When it comes to planning your oh-so-needed vacation, there is a fine line between over budgeting and not budgeting enough. Whether you like to have a set itinerary or you prefer to see where the road takes you each day, pre-vacation budgeting frustration is real.
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The real-life paradise of Seychelles is everything you imagine it to be. Swaying palms, tropical forests and glorious beaches greet you. Spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and native Takamaka trees are part of the unspoiled beauty of the islands. Perfectly located in Intendance Bay is Banyan Tree Seychelles luxury resort. Certainly, Seychelles is everything we dream paradise to be.
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For the past 30 years, Robyn Panaccione has worked as a travel advisor, specializing in corporate travel for media and advertising. Before joining CIRE as our corporate and entertainment travel manager, Robyn worked most recently for Condé Nast for 18 years where she managed celebrity and entertainment travel for Vanity Fair Oscar parties, GQ’s Men of the Year awards, Glamour’s Women of the Year summit, Golf Digest Masters’ events, Bon Appetit’s Vegas Uncork’d, Vogue magazine cover shoots and the Met Gala, to name a few.
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Spring is in the air, and for couples drawn to the ease and appeal of all-inclusive getaways, a luxurious cruise could be the perfect itinerary this season. The Zoe Report recently interviewed CIRE Travel advisors about their top picks for luxury cruises that combine luxe amenities with unforgettable ports of call. Whether you’re craving relaxation or adventure, there’s a cruise on the list perfect for you and your love.
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Amy Brueckner started her travel career off right with an African safari. She shares her experience with us…
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Amy recalls…
My first trip around the world in 2008 lasted three months. 100 days to be exact. I visited five countries: Australia, Thailand, China, Japan, and Italy (plus Hawaii). I did the trip solo, though a few friends, and family met up with me at points along the way. The impetus for the trip was what people would now call a “jobbymoon.” I was leaving a job in Atlanta, and relocating back to New York, and the break between gigs provided the perfect opportunity for a travel adventure.
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Apartment Therapy, a home and décor site, offers its readers different ways to build their own “good life,” based not only on style but on lifestyle, too. The online publisher recently consulted CIRE’s Chief Travel Planning Officer, Eric Hrubant, for a feature on updated travel rules.
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CIRE Claus is giving away $1,000 travel voucher. You better not pout. You better not cry. We’re telling you why.
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“To visit Beijing is to fall in love with Beijing, China,” says Esther Klijn. She should know since she just returned from Beijing. Esther was on a mission to find the top experiences in Beijing for CIRE Travel’s clients.
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Trekking your way through China – with the Great Wall, the world’s largest population and approximately half of all bicycles on the planet – is much easier with the help of some insider knowledge. CIRE’s own Esther Klijn recently traveled to Shanghai and immersed herself in the iconic city and its culture. She brought back a wealth of information and shares her top 5 favorite things in Shanghai, China.
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