In the dictionary, Shangri-La is defined as “an imaginary paradise on earth; a faraway haven of idyllic beauty and tranquility.” In the travel industry, Shangri-La isn’t imaginary at all: it’s one of the premier names in luxury service and hospitality. We sat down …
By Jamie Edwards Grey Knotts, Broom Fell, Troutbeck Tongue, and Harrison Stickle. No, these aren’t characters from the fantastical Harry Potter series of books. These are illustrious names of ravines, peaks, and hills in the majestic Lake District of England. Towns and villages …
By Eric Hrubant As we begin the new spring season, the travel forecast is looking brighter than it has in years. In major news, last month marked the end of all Covid-19 regulations for international travel to the UK. If it’s the little things that highlight normalcy for you, …
Travel delays are inevitable. Bad weather, maintenance issues, staffing shortages… We’ve all been there. But this past weekend, there was a perfect storm of multiple issues resulting in over 12,000 flights being canceled or delayed nationwide. When CBS Boston needed expert insight on …
Do you know someone who has an incredible zest for life? Someone who’s up for anything? An adventurous traveler, eater, and general trier-of-new-things? For us, that someone is the indefatigable Anthony Utard. We got to talking with Anthony recently when he was taking …
By Jamie Edwards Is anyone else out there parenting teenagers? Fun times, indeed. If you didn’t pick up on my attempt at sarcasm, let me be more clear. It’s rough on multiple levels. Grade point averages, shifting friend groups, and acne are a …
By Eric Hrubant It’s always around this time of year that my thoughts drift to summer vacation. The days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, the snow is melting… And after my “8 Questions” interview last month with our friend and partner, …
Attention Anglophiles: LONDON CALLING! With quarantine and testing restrictions completely lifted for fully vaccinated travelers, London is ready to welcome visitors with open arms…well, maybe enthusiastic waves and elbow bumps. If you’re ready to cross the pond for a business trip, luxury vacation, …
By Jamie Edwards Simply stated, a ‘Bucket List’ is a collection of goals, dreams, and experiences a person hopes to achieve in their lifetime. It stems from the old English idiom—kick the bucket. Understandably, there are those who shy away from this term …
By Eric Hrubant Do you remember the novelty of Zoom meetings in the early days of the pandemic? This photo is from a CIRE team Happy Hour we did on March 27, 2020. Look at me and my team and our goofy grins. …
