I was beginning to wonder if we will ever leave after-effects of the global pandemic solidly in the rearview mirror. Travel has been one of the hardest hit parts of life. We don’t have to look far to find an outbreak anywhere in the world.
Traveling this week with Viking on a European river cruise, I discovered effective adjustments in programming, onboard and off. In their typically thoughtful and efficient way, Viking has again enabled safe travel.
It’s not Viking’s first rodeo either. Their present day skill was developed over many years as a number of travel disruptors have taken place.
It’s why one of the most important travel skills to develop for travelers as well as travel service providers is flexibility. Frankly, some of our very best travel experiences have been due to modified travel.
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