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Marlene Henderson, Travel Agent in Markham, ON

Marlene Henderson

Markham, ON Travel Agent
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Marlene Henderson

Markham, ON · 2 Years of Experience

An independent agent with Onvigo Inc, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
I reached out to Marlene to help my husband and I plan a nice relaxing vacation to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. From start to finish Marlene... Read More >
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Destinations:

Canada, USA

Interests:

Adult Only

Suppliers:

Air Canada Vacations

About Me

Viking River, Ocean and Expedition Cruise Expert
Viking River, Ocean and Expedition Cruise Expert

I recently completed the Viking Cruise courses for River cruises, Ocean cruises and Expedition cruises and am proud to say I am now a certified Viking Expert in all areas of Viking cruises!

This certification allows me to expertly match my clients with the perfect Viking journey--whether that's gliding through Europe's legendary rivers, exploring the world's oceans in all-veranda luxury, or venturing to the most remote corners of the globe on a small-ship expedition.

Viking offers amenities and experiences that go far beyond typical cruising. They offer adult-oriented, inclusive and culturally rich experiences --perfect for travelers who appreciate thoughtful details, fine dining and meaningful exploration.

What makes Viking unique:

1. Destination focused itineraries: Viking's itineraries are designed to spend more time in port and focus on cultural immersion, not crowded tourist stops.

2. Inclusive value: Guests enjoy exceptional value with Wi-fi, shore excursions, beer and wine with means and specialty dining included-no hidden costs.

3. Elegant Scandinavian design: Every ship is light-filled, minimalist and beautifully crafted for comfort and connection to the destination.

4. No casinos, no kids, no crowds: Viking is adult-focused (18+) and offers a calm, refined onboard experience.

5. Enrichment and learning: Each sailing includes destination lectures, cultural performances, cooking classes and guest historians, making it truly enriching travel.

6. Small ship advantage: Viking's river longships, ocean vessels (just 930 guests) and expedition ships (only 378 guests) provide intimate access to ports that large ships can't reach.

7. Consistent Excellence: Viking has been named #1 in River, Ocean and Expedition Cruising by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler readers.

8. Airfare options and value: Viking often offers special air promotions including reduced international airfare or free air on select sailings. They handle air arrangements directly, making travel planning easy and coordinated from home to ship.

9. Low deposits and flexible booking: Plan with confidence-Viking's low deposits and risk-free booking policies make it easy to secure your trip early.

Ready to experience the world the Viking way? Contact me today to explore current Viking offers, air promotions and itineraries- and let's get start planning your next unforgettable journey with a brand that truly redefines cruising.

 

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
28 reviews
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Wonderful Vacation!
Reviewed By Relaxed Travelers - St. Catharines, Ontario | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
I reached out to Marlene to help my husband and I plan a nice relaxing vacation to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. From start to finish Marlene was very helpful and patient as we looked at a lot of great options. She dropped a small package before we left with some thoughtful trinkets for our trip. The resort we chose was perfect! We will definitely go back! Thanks Marlene for helping us make great memories!
Marlene Henderson responded
"Thank you so much!! I am so happy that your anniversary trip was such a great experience and that you loved the resort!! Wishing you many more happy years together!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Family Cacation
Reviewed By D2Sun - St. Catharines, ON | Traveled to Mexico
Our trip to Mexico was the best ever! Marlene provided many helpful details about various resorts to help us narrow down which one to choose. Even after booking, she answered questions that came up and helped us book private transportation to the resort. I would highly recommend Marlene as she will care about making your trip the very best!
Marlene Henderson responded
"Thanks so much for your review and for your kind words! It was my pleasure to help book your family vacation! So happy to hear it was a wonderful trip!!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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So Helpful and Kind
Reviewed By SGWA1516 - Sandals St. Vincent | Traveled to St. Vincent & the Grenadines | Caribbean
Marlene was aboslutely AMAZING. After some unhelpful experiences with other agents, we are SOOOOO happy we reach out to Marlene. From start to finish, she was incredibly responsive, patient, and genuinely kind. Planning a honeymoon is such a special time, and she made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. Even after we booked and we then we had an unfortunate airline change with Air Canada affecting our honeymoon package, she went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help us navigate everything. She handled the situation so professionally, kept us informed every step of the way, and made sure we felt completely taken care of. Her knowledge and experience truly showed, she had answers to every question and solutions ready before we even had to ask. We have not gone on the honeymoon at Sandals Resorts we booked yet but she was very knowedgable on all things Sandals and connected us to packages and options at the resort. We are very excited to continue to work with Marlene as we prepare to go on the trip and are so grateful for her support. We would reccomend her to anyone and will use her for other trips we go on as well. We cant thank you enough Marlene. :)
Marlene Henderson responded
"Thank you SO much for the beautiful, kind words!! It was my pleasure to work with you through the whole process. I am so excited for your upcoming honeymoon and I know you have chosen the perfect place to celebrate your new life together. I appreciate your positive feedback and am grateful to have been a part of building this trip with you!!! Cannot wait to hear all about it after you are home!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Family Experience
Reviewed By Stacia - St. Catharines | Traveled to Mexico
Marlene helped plan our first family vacation, and we could not have asked for a better experience. We were unsure where we wanted to go, and Marlene helped us find a place that fit our budget and offered plenty of activities for all of us to enjoy, including a beautiful beach, amazing views, and great food. Marlene was helpful throughout the whole process and available to answer all our questions. She offered helpful hints to ensure that our experience was enjoyable and that we were prepared for our adventure. We cannot wait to book our next trip with Marlene.
Marlene Henderson responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words Stacia!! It was a real pleasure to work with you to find the perfect place for your family vacation. I am so glad to hear it was everything you hoped for, and will look forward to working with you on the next adventure!!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Sandals Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Jordan1 - Newmarket ON | Traveled to Curacao | Netherlands Antilles | Caribbean
I wanted to leave a review for Marlene because she was truly wonderful to work with. She was kind, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the planning process and took the time to answer all of our questions and offer helpful suggestions. She responded quickly and let us know when the price dropped. Her professionalism and genuine care made a great impression, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a travel agent who is thorough and attentive.
Marlene Henderson responded
"Thank you so much Jordan! It was my pleasure to work with you and I hope you have an incredible honeymoon!!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert

My Places

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