By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel It’s March! As a Pisces, it’s my favorite month, and while it’s still winter in Maine, the promise of warm sunny days, my garden, and summer excursions are in sight. I keep a daily …
CIREside Chat: February 2025
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel It’s February! Is it me, or did January disappear in the blink of an eye? It’s been a snowy winter up here in the Northeast, so it seems fitting to welcome you to my …
CIREside Chat: January 2025
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Happy New Year, fellow travelers! I’m kicking off 2025 with a new monthly article where I’ll share travel news and updates, what our expert team is working on, and maybe a few fun personal …
Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine Names CIRE Travel’s YinYin Petersen a 30Under30 Winner
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel THREE FOR THREE! I am absolutely thrilled to announce that a third member of my luxury travel team has been named to our industry’s prestigious 30Under30 list! First was our Leisure Services Manager, Esther Klijn, …
Dash Away, Dash Away, Dash Away All!
‘Twas the weeks before Christmas when disappointments abound. Flights can be canceled. Reservations give the runaround. With CIRE on standby, clients have nothing to fear. Remember, Eric and his team are here, phones always near. Vacations, family visits, business trips whether …
8 Questions With… Yina Munoz, Founder and Owner at ALLabout Representation
From Mexico and the Caribbean to Europe and Africa… Whether it’s island bliss, African adventure, or boutique elegance you seek, our team at CIRE Travel can plan a bespoke trip that fits your personality to a tee. And we do that through amazing …
8 Questions With… Danielle Manegio, Northeast Sales Manager at Virgin Voyages
Earlier this year, the president of CLIA (the Cruise Lines International Association) talked about a “generational shift” in cruising. The average age of a cruiser has dropped to 46 years old, with more new-to-cruising and younger travelers hopping on board. A travel brand …
8 Questions With… Leigh Sassone, Assistant Director – Travel Advisor Program at Backroads
If you know about Backroads, you know about Backroads. A truly unique and active way to explore a destination. Incredible itineraries. Breathtaking scenery. Amazing guides. And if you don’t know about Backroads, we’re glad you’re here! Backroads is the leader in “active” travel …
8 Questions With… Courtney Denman, Area Director of Corporate and Leisure Travel, Viceroy Hotels of Washington DC
Washington, DC is one of our favorite cities in the world. Historical sites, amazing museums, an incredible food scene, fantastic hotels…DC really does have it all! It’s a popular pick for meeting and event planners because of these reasons. A favorite hotel in …
8 Questions With… Meg Daly, Northeast Regional Sales Manager with Windstar Cruises
When you grow up smack dab in the middle of the country, more than one thousand miles from the nearest ocean, does that make you less or more likely to work in the cruise industry? For this month’s 8 questions subject, the answer …