Just back from: Cruising with Explora Journeys

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the popularity of the “do-nothing vacation” is on the rise.  Blame it on the pandemic.  Blame it on the never-ending news cycle.  Blame it on work and family obligations.  But whatever the reason, the numbers …

Our Favorite Places: Seoul, South Korea

Seoul — the other city that never sleeps. The South Korean capital is an energetic fusion of past and present: stunning skyscrapers tower over its bustling streets, while historic palaces and tiled-roof temples are dotted throughout its districts. Seoul is creative and it’s …

Travel Advisor…or Superhero?

By Eric Hrubant Hello travelers, It’s hard to imagine, but almost every time I meet someone new and tell them about my business, I get the question, “Travel Advisors?! Do they still exist?” I always smile and start telling one of my favorite …

Just back from: A PONANT Cruise

We know that cruising can be polarizing.  Just ask CIRE COO Amy Brueckner.  She used to be squarely in the “not-a-cruise-person” camp. But just before the holidays, she had an eye-opening journey sailing to Belize and Honduras with the luxury French cruise line, …

Pavilion Road

Now/Soon/Later: Ideas for Your Annual Family Vacation

It’s a new year and the world is your oyster. Literally! Where are you headed this year? Hopefully, last week’s article provided some inspiration from our CIRE team’s vacation destinations. And this week, we have some family vacation inspiration for you courtesy of …

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Who Needs A Travel Advisor?
(Answer: You do.)

We know, we know… We’re definitely biased. There are countless articles right here on our website about why you should work with a travel professional. We’ve published rescue stories of clients we’ve saved from travel disasters. We have testimonials from current clients on why they never travel without …