By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Do you ever feel like planning a corporate trip requires a PhD in logistics and a backup career as a firefighter? When you’re juggling last-minute flight changes, tight budgets, and the not-so-small task of …
The Secrets to Destination Dining: How To Get The Restaurant You Want (and 5 Tables Worth Traveling For)
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents A few years ago, my husband and I were binge-watching Chef’s Table, one of our guilty pleasures. Chef’s Table prides itself on dramatic close-ups of fresh produce, moody interviews …
CIREside Chat: May 2025
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? …
What’s the Best Steakhouse in NYC?
Everyone’s got an opinion—and so does CIRE CEO and native New Yorker Eric Hrubant. The Manual dropped its list of NYC’s top steakhouses (that aren’t Peter Luger), and our very own head honcho weighs in with his top pick. “It’s hands down my …
A Week in Portugal: A Journey Through Porto, the Douro Valley, Lisbon, and Sintra
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Portugal has long been one of Europe’s most enchanting destinations—a compact yet diverse country brimming with history, culture, and, dare I say it, soul. Whether it’s the wild coastlines, the baroque architecture, or the …
Beyond Bordeaux and Sonoma: The Wine Roads Less Traveled
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents “I booked us lunch and a wine tasting at a wine hotel called Meneghetti,” my brother-in-law says a few weeks before our family holiday to Croatia. “What’s a wine …
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 …
DC’s Best Neighborhoods: The National Mall, Penn Quarter, and Chinatown
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel No matter the season, Washington, DC, dazzles with its timeless charm. Whether you’re wandering through the District’s enchanting neighborhoods beneath a canopy of golden autumn leaves, sparkling snowflakes, or stunning cherry blossoms, you’ll find …
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 …
CIRE Travel, an affiliate of First in Service, Endorsed by Forbes Travel Guide
We are thrilled to announce that CIRE Travel, an affiliate of First in Service Travel, has been honored as an Endorsed Travel Agency by Forbes Travel Guide! This prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences for our clients and …