By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents When most travelers begin planning a trip to Mexico, their minds usually drift toward turquoise water, chic resorts, and the beaches of Cancun, Tulum or Los Cabos. But venture …
Booking a block of airline seats feels like it should work the way a restaurant reservation does: call ahead, give a headcount, show up. It does not. A group air contract is closer to a lease. There is a minimum commitment, a deadline …
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents Ask someone about their travels to Spain, and they’ll likely mention Barcelona or Madrid, citing unmissable sights like the Basilica of the Sagrada Família and the Prado. But ask …
There are best practices in corporate travel that work quietly in the background. Flights confirmed. Hotels are ready. Cars are waiting. All so that your team lands focused and prepared. There’s another style where someone is on hold with an airline at 5 …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel One of the questions I get asked all the time is, “What’s the next hot spot?” If I’m honest, it’s probably one of my least favorite travel questions. I get it. People ask because …
At CIRE Travel, we’ve seen a clear surge in demand for all-inclusive travel, and it’s no coincidence. In a world where we’re making thousands of decisions a day, travelers are leaning into simplicity. The idea of planning every meal, excursion, and detail can …
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents “So let me get this straight,” my friend says over breakfast one morning at our local coffee shop. “You’re going to Mexico, but you aren’t going to the beach?” …
By Melissa Chaquea, Luxury Vacation Advisor & CLIA-certified Cruise Expert Hello fellow travelers! Melissa here… I’m taking the helm for this month’s CIREside Chat to help chart a course for your next adventure. As summer approaches, many of you may be dreaming of …
Imagine a level of corporate travel services where everything works in sync. The seat you prefer is confirmed. The hotel has your room ready before you land. When a connection falls apart at 6 a.m. somewhere between Dallas and Frankfurt, you’re already rebooked …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel French Polynesia is the kind of place that feels out of reach, long existing in the imagination as something distant and magical. Almost untouchable. A place you assume is only attainable to you in …
