By Jamie Edwards Situated between the North and South American continents lie the seven captivating countries of Central America: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama, and El Salvador. Central America is a world of ancient temples and tropical jungles, active volcanoes, cloud …
When you work in the travel industry, you get excited about new hotel openings, new airline routes, reduced travel restrictions for certain destinations, and the like. But very rarely does something truly innovative and new come along. This is one of those times. …
Honeymoons and destination weddings — there’s so much pressure to get them right. And the planning seems endless because there’s a lot riding on them. First, you both need to agree on a destination; then there’s the accommodation, and what about the best …
It seems like Hawaii is on everyone’s list. And if it’s not, it should be! The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect choice for a luxury getaway: honeymoons, babymoons, luxury vacations, romantic getaways, and even corporate groups. Whether you’re ticking off all 50 states, …
In this month’s 8 Questions feature, we are proud to introduce you to a longtime friend of CIRE – one who’s practically family – Avriel Diaz. Avriel and CIRE president, Eric Hrubant, have known each other since Avriel was a babe in arms. …
By Jamie Edwards With crowds flocking to Italy and Greece like migratory birds heading south, it’s a good time to visit a few lesser-known European summer destinations. Don’t get me wrong, there is much to love about Greece and Italy; food, wine, architecture, …
Bangkok is a whirlwind — it’s intense and exotic and demands to be explored. It’s a vibrant place where gleaming temples meet neon-lit skyscrapers, and some of the most delicious Thai food is served from food stalls lining the bustling streets. The gateway …
By Jamie Edwards Who hasn’t been enchanted by images of Santorini and Mykonos? White-washed stucco walls with iconic Aegean blue domes overlooking, you guessed it, the Aegean Sea. Swoon-worthy Instagram material, for sure. But ask how they got those beautiful shots between June …
By Eric Hrubant I introduced you to our new travel feature, Now/Soon/Later, back in October. As a refresher, each quarter, my team at CIRE will select three different luxury resorts or locales that are connected in some way… a favorite hotel brand, a particular travel style, …
After an abrupt departure from the travel scene in 2020, group excursions are back! And, after two years of corporate and leisure travel lovers separated from their favorite known and unknown destinations, no one is happier about it than they are. Except for …
