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 …
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 …
8 Questions With… Brandon Wan, Travel Industry Sales Manager at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
Boston is one of CIRE Travel advisors’ top 10 favorite cities in the US. And Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts? Well, it goes without saying that it’s a favorite hotel group of our discerning business, vacation, and honeymoon travelers. Put the two together …
Our Favorite Places: Fiji
Crystal clear water, fine white sand, and palm trees swaying in the breeze. Add in some cocktails, glorious sunshine, and some of the happiest residents in the world, and you’ll never want to leave. So, where is this tropical paradise, you ask? The …
Where to Eat, Drink and Be Merry this Holiday Season
By Jamie Edwards It’s that time again. That time of year when we choose clothes with expanding waistlines or no waistlines at all. The festive season. Personally, I’m in favor of embracing the holiday spirit in the form of great food and wine …
8 Questions With… Jon Makhmaltchi, Founder of J.MAK Hospitality
Rumor has it, his first words were “room service.” Seems entirely appropriate for someone in the hospitality industry known for their commitment to excellent service. Throughout his 25-year career, our friend and partner, Jon Makhmaltchi, aka JMAK, has been a part of nearly …
Traveling to Antarctica: How To Prepare for a ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Adventure
By Jamie Edwards ‘A Once in a Lifetime Trip!’ is an often-used travel cliché. Unless, of course, it’s said in reference to traveling to Antarctica. Then the phrase is accurate beyond measure. These days, Antarctica is more accessible than ever. However, getting to …
The A-B-Cs of DMCs
By Sari Freeman Good travel advisors like the ones at CIRE Travel know a certain destination from their own experience, and that they need to have trusted partners on the ground who understand the locals, who know what’s new and exciting, and who …
Our Favorite Hotels In Mexico
What to know (to be in the know) before you book.