When you book a business trip or luxury vacation with CIRE, we want you to discover the hidden gems in your destination, but half the trouble is knowing where to look! That’s where our amazing partners come in. Meet the team at The …
Luxury Travel Advice: “You Just Have to Go and See [Africa] for Yourself”
By Esther Klijn, Luxury Travel Planner and Honeymoon Travel Agent As a travel advisor with a New York travel agency who’s been fortunate enough to travel the world, I can honestly say I left my heart in Hwange National Park and the private …
Banyan Tree Seychelles: Relax, Unwind and Dream in Tropical Technicolor
The real-life paradise of Seychelles is everything you imagine it to be. Swaying palms, tropical forests and glorious beaches greet you. Spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and native Takamaka trees are part of the unspoiled beauty of the islands. Perfectly located in …
Exploring the Best of East Africa, Like a Member of a Luxury Travel Team Should
Amy Brueckner started her career with a luxury travel team off right by going on an African safari. She shares her experience with us… Tarangire National Park My husband and I drift in and out of sleep as the sun begins to rise …
Chief Operating Officer, Amy Brueckner’s “Jobbymoon” Takes Her Around the World and Back Again
Amy recalls… My first trip around the world in 2008 lasted three months. 100 days to be exact. I visited five countries: Australia, Thailand, China, Japan, and Italy (plus Hawaii). I did the trip solo, though a few friends, and family met up …
Five Places That’ll Make You Fall in Love with Beijing, China
“To visit Beijing is to fall in love with Beijing, China,” says Esther Klijn. She should know since she just returned from Beijing. Esther was on a mission to find the top experiences in Beijing for CIRE Travel’s clients. What she found is …
CIRE Travel’s Top 5 Destinations in Shanghai, China
Trekking your way through China – with the Great Wall, the world’s largest population and approximately half of all bicycles on the planet – is much easier with the help of some insider knowledge. CIRE’s own Esther Klijn recently traveled to Shanghai and …
Oh, the Places CIRE Travel Agents Went in 2018
No amount of internet research or scrolling through countless online travel reviews compares to firsthand knowledge of a vacation or honeymoon destination. Even a business trip can be elevated to vacation-like status with the right accommodation. Being your personal source for travel destinations …
Our Favorite Things: The Trafalgar St. James, London, in The Art of Hospitality’s Hotel Portfolio
Not that you’d want to, but if you did… you could experience the best of London without ever leaving The Trafalgar St. James. The Trafalgar – run by dedicated hoteliers, not a corporation – is a true destination hotel, combining London’s greatest modern …
A Q&A with Rebecca Sanders, New Member of the “Visited All 50 States” Club
Ten years ago, Rebecca Sanders, one of our corporate travel planners, set a goal to visit all 50 states. In September 2017, she achieved that goal. Idaho was the last on her list, but definitely not least. We asked Rebecca to tell us …