Marian Laughland
Marian Laughland
Expedition Travel Destination Specialist
National Geographic Expeditions
As an Expedition Travel Destination Specialist, my role involves a deep understanding of unique and adventurous travel destinations, particularly those suited for expedition-style trips. We have extensive knowledge about various expedition travel destinations around the world. This includes remote and off-the-beaten-path locations, such as polar regions, rainforest's, deserts, mountains, and remote islands. We familiarize ourselves with different expedition travel products offered by various vendors and expedition companies to provide a range of itineraries from luxury expedition cruises to rugged wilderness adventures. We create custom itineraries for our clients based on your preferences and interests. This might involve suggesting unique experiences, such as wildlife encounters, cultural immersions, or outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, or snorkeling. We will provide you with guidance on logistical aspects of expedition travel, including transportation options, and accommodation choices. We strive to educate ourselves about safety considerations and risk management strategies for expedition travel. This includes information about medical precautions, emergency procedures, and environmental conservation practices. We believe in promoting sustainable and responsible travel practices to protect the environment and minimize negative impacts on local ecosystems and communities. We are your resource for trip planning, booking inquiries, and any issues that may arise before, during, or after the expedition. We stay updated on industry trends, emerging destinations, and new expedition products and services. We build relationships with our expedition companies, destination organizations, and other industry stakeholders to collaborate on promotional campaigns, co-marketing initiatives, and exclusive offers for our clients. We want to ensure our clients have memorable and enriching adventures in some of the world's most captivating and remote destinations. To highlight one of our Expedition partners, look no further than National Geographic Expeditions. National Geographic Expeditions offers a variety of travel experiences, including guided tours, cruises, and expeditions to destinations around the world. These trips are often led by expert guides, photographers, scientists, and researchers affiliated with National Geographic, providing participants with unique insights into the destinations they visit. National Geographic Expeditions typically focus on themes such as wildlife, culture, history, and conservation. They offer a range of travel styles to accommodate different interests and preferences, from small-group adventures to private journeys.
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CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Awesome experience
Wonderful trip
Trip of a lifetime!
One trip down, 99 to go
One of my best trips.
Seniors Trip to Kentucky
Great trip
Great trip
Three day weekend trip family reunion
The process was easy and Marian took care of everything. We enjoyed our trip to Texas
We are so glad you enjoyed your trip. Thank you for your business.
Wonderful Christmas vacation
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad you both enjoyed your trip.