The South Island of New Zealand is an Adventure Lovers Playground

March 25, 2026

By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents The music pumping through the speakers matches the thumping of my heart—loud and frenetic. I’m standing on a small square platform attached to a suspension bridge, hovering almost 150 ...

CIREside Chat March 2026: There’s No Place Like Home

March 18, 2026

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel March is here and we’re on the cusp of spring (or Mud Season if you live in Maine). Every new season brings a little change. Sometimes it is a small adjustment, and sometimes it ...

Choosing an Event Travel Management Agency

March 5, 2026

Behind every major event, whether a corporate retreat, a best-selling author roadshow, or a worldwide concert tour, there are teams of professionals working behind the scenes to ensure every detail runs seamlessly. The support team can involve dozens or hundreds of staff depending ...

6 Spectacular Day Trips from Portland, Maine

February 24, 2026

By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents Portland, Maine makes a persuasive case for staying put. Between the harbor’s salty air, working waterfront, and lively food scene, you could plan an entire trip without ever crossing ...

CIREside Chat February 2026: A New Era of Travel for Me

February 17, 2026

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel February has a funny way of nudging people into reflection. The holidays and dry January are behind us, and Valentine's plans are in motion this month. Everyone appears to be refocusing on connection, celebration, ...