by Jamie Edwards I try to avoid the word ‘perfect’ when I write. It’s deliberate, as there really is no perfect. Perfect can set us up for failure, and often does. Whether I’m writing about a meal, a bottle of wine, or a …
What To Do When Your Winter Travel Plans Go A Little – Or Terribly – Awry
We wrote this article a few years back and it seems more relevant now than ever. Just change any mentions of “winter storm” to “Covid” and you’ve got a current take on present-day travel snafus. If you’re reading this, you likely already know …
New Year, who dis?
By Eric Hrubant If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that being nimble and having a sense of humor are very important. Whatever happens, or doesn’t happen, in 2022, know that our team of professional travel advisors at CIRE is …
8 Questions With… David Lee, Founder of Cultural Cuba
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 …
Honeymoon Planning 101: Tips for Getting the Luxury You Want Without Breaking the Bank
You’re getting married! Congratulations! If our honeymoon travel planners were asked what is the one thing that all couples have in common, they’d say that no matter where a couple wants to honeymoon, they want some level of luxury experience. Based on years …
Want to Get Away From it All this Holiday Season? Call Your Trusty Travel Agent.
After all the shopping, eating, gift-giving, eating, holiday parties, eating, and drinking, you may just want to crawl into bed for a long winter’s nap. Or maybe you want to plan a luxury vacation away from all the hustle-bustle. We fall in the …
Our Gift to You This Holiday? Connections.
(And we don’t mean layovers.) Clarence, the guardian angel in It’s a Wonderful Life, said, “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” Sappy, but true, especially this year, especially right …
5 Family Spring Break Destinations Parents Will Love, Too
by Jamie Edwards It’s only early December but I feel a little voice in the back of my head saying if I don’t jump on spring break soon, it’s going to get away from me. Who wants to think about spring break when …
Should I Use a Travel Agent?
by Eric Hrubant The phones are ringing off the hook… And, I couldn’t be happier! Travel is back and the feeling of hope is almost palpable. As your trusted travel advisor, my top priority is to equip you with the knowledge you need …
8 Questions With… Hubert Losguardi, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Mayfair Townhouse
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 …