Ireland is famous for its striking natural beauty with everything from towering, heather-covered mountains and emerald hills, to sparkling lakes, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking coastline with dramatic cliffs that dip down to sandy beaches. While it might be a relatively small country, there’s …
By Chris Hanna (Main photo credit: David Merron) As an Area Sales Director with Quark Expeditions since 2019, I have been fortunate enough to visit many of the areas we help our guests explore. Embarking on a Polar expedition is to step into a …
If you work in corporate America today, you’ve likely been to a big corporate retreat or company off-site meeting. And you know that they’re not all created equal. Mediocre food, windowless conference rooms, uninspiring guest speakers, forced fun, and – heaven help us …
Do you remember your favorite hotel stay? Maybe it was the perfectly curated, luxe décor. Perhaps it was the amazing view from your private balcony. Or possibly the convivial lobby bar with a great vibe and attentive staff. There’s a certain magic to …
By Jamie Edwards In what country can you: see the Northern Lights, observe polar bears, stand alongside 12,000-year-old waterfalls, hike glaciers, visit over 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stay in world-class hotels, and try poutine? If you guessed Canada (and yes, the title …
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the popularity of the “do-nothing vacation” is on the rise. Blame it on the pandemic. Blame it on the never-ending news cycle. Blame it on work and family obligations. But whatever the reason, the numbers …
Seoul — the other city that never sleeps. The South Korean capital is an energetic fusion of past and present: stunning skyscrapers tower over its bustling streets, while historic palaces and tiled-roof temples are dotted throughout its districts. Seoul is creative and it’s …
By Eric Hrubant Hello travelers, It’s hard to imagine, but almost every time I meet someone new and tell them about my business, I get the question, “Travel Advisors?! Do they still exist?” I always smile and start telling one of my favorite …
CIRE Travel CFO Mark Pizza went on his first FAM trip back in the fall. He had an amazing time visiting his family homeland in Italy. But this wasn’t just any ordinary trip: Mark traveled with Star Clippers, sailing on a tall ship …
By Jamie Edwards I’m slightly out of breath, thanking my Pilates and Soul Cycle instructors for my current level of fitness. The climb has been hard work, but I’m prepared. I’ve had a year to get ready. A year to imagine the moment …
