The Hotel Cipriani in Venice. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train. Rio’s Copacabana Palace. The Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg. Celebrated, iconic, renowned properties. But just the tip of the iceberg in Belmond’s 34 hotels, 7 trains, 8 boats, and 3 safari lodges on …
Is Cuba on your must-visit list? Well, if it’s not already, it certainly will be after you hear from our passionate partner and Cuba expert, David Lee. David founded his Destination Management Company, Cultural Cuba, as a passion project ten years ago and …
From Travel + Leisure’s “It List” to Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List”, London’s newest gem, The Mayfair Townhouse, is making a splash! Recently opened in May 2021, this boutique hotel is actually 15 adjoining buildings that make up the 172-room property. It’s located …
We learned a new word from our friend, Martin Larsson of Hotel Labs: hemmablind. It’s a Swedish word that translates to “home-blind.” You know, how you never appreciate the things in your own hometown (until you leave). We love to travel, but we do …
You may have travelled to Paris, Bordeaux, Provence, the French Riviera… But did you see the REAL France? The France that can’t be Googled? If you’re looking for an authentic, local, luxury travel experience, you’ve got to meet our friend and one of …
Ritz-Carlton. St. Regis. W. Bulgari. EDITION. The Luxury Collection. Did you know all of these iconic, luxury hotel brands are part of Marriott? When our team at CIRE has any special requests at these hotels or need VIP amenities/services for our business or leisure …
When traveling for business or pleasure, what you eat can be as important as where you stay. One of our favorite brands that takes great care and pride in both gastronomy and luxury accommodations is Relais & Châteaux. CIRE COO Amy Brueckner was …
Our success at CIRE Travel is built on relationships: Great relationships with our loyal clients who trust us with their most important business trips, luxury vacations and honeymoons; and great, long-term relationships with our incredible partners in the travel industry. We’d like to …
CIRE president, Eric Hrubant met this month’s 8 Questions interviewee on a 2013 FAM trip to the then newly opened Hotel Zetta. FAM is short for “familiarization.” Travel advisors are invited on FAM trips so that they can personally experience hotels, airlines, and …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Spring is in the air. Shots are in the arms. The feeling of hope is almost palpable. As your trusted travel advisor, my top priority is to equip you with the knowledge you need …
