By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Should I book a window or aisle seat for an overnight flight? Stay at a well-known chain or go for something more local and authentic? Splurge on business class or settle for premium economy? …
Are You REAL ID Ready?
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel After many (many!) starts and stops, it’s finally here: REAL ID! As of May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers aged 18 and over will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another …
Solo Female Travel is on the Rise: Where Will You Go First?
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents “I don’t see her,” I tell Ham, my Ugandian guide, as I look around. “Where is she?” Ham gives the deep, hearty laugh I’ve come to adore these past …
New Authorization Required to visit the United Kingdom. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Are you heading to London for a business trip? Perhaps you’re taking a weeklong vacation through the Cotswolds or England’s dreamy Lake District. Or maybe it’s a getaway to Edinburgh? As of January 8, 2025, …
Things to Do During Layover in Singapore
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel If you find yourself with a layover when you’re transiting through Singapore, you’ll find a wealth of things to do and sights to see close by. Whether you only have a couple of hours …
When’s the Best Time to Book a Trip? CIRE’s Month-by-Month Guide to Travel Planning
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents Every year, like clockwork, mid-September rolls around, and I find myself wide awake at 3 a.m., gripped by a familiar panic. The holidays are coming, and I haven’t planned …
Cruising 101: Everything You Need to Know About Luxury Cruising
At CIRE Travel, we are the cruise professionals. Our experts are real people, professional travel advisors. No faceless chatbots or online booking tools here! We are passionate about working hand-in-hand with our clients and partners to create and support unforgettable travel experiences. Travel …
Thank You for 11 Amazing Years!
This month marks the 11th anniversary of CIRE Travel. As I reflect on the years of owning my own small business, it’s the people who make this my dream job…my dedicated & compassionate team, my knowledgeable & trusted partners, my loyal & supportive …
What is Voluntourism? How I Spent My Gap Year.
By Ella Edwards Most people would be pretty wary of sending their 18-year-old daughter off on a gap year to the rugged wilds of Namibia or to explore the chaotic charm of Nepali cities, but my parents aren’t most people. As avid travelers …
Teen-Approved: Five Splurge-Worthy Family Vacations
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents When our kids were little, my husband and I would invite the grandparents over to babysit while we jetted off to a luxurious hotel or destination. They were too …