By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel 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; …
Just back from: Oahu
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, …
8 Questions With… Avriel Diaz, Executive Director of Walking Palms Global Health
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. …
Where To Go In Europe This Summer (And It’s Not Italy or Greece)
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, …
Our Favorite Places: Bangkok
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel 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 …
Beyond Santorini & Mykonos. Greece’s Hidden Gems.
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 …
Now/Soon/Later: The Beach Edition
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, …
Hello, Group Travel! What’s New with You?
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel 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 …
8 Questions With… Christopher Southwick, Owner of Royal Davui Island Resort – Fiji
Private…romantic…remote… Fiji is a dream vacation destination. Honeymoon, anniversary trip, or off-the-grid getaway, our team at CIRE sends a lot of clients to this pinnacle of barefoot luxury and one of our favorite places in the world. This month’s 8 Questions subject is …
Just back from: Paris
Ahhhh Paris… If you’ve been, you know. If you haven’t been, what are you waiting for? Last month, CIRE vacation and honeymoon planning expert, YinYin Petersen went on her first CIRE FAM trip to the City of Lights. (FAM is industry slang for …