Wonderful Wine (and More!) in Willamette Valley, Oregon

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel I am wild about Willamette Valley, Oregon. Early pioneers traveled on the Oregon Trail for months before discovering the perpetually green forests, ever-changing multi-colored meadows and the expansive fertile valley perfect for planting vineyards. …

Focus on Business Travel

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel I received an email recently from one of our corporate travel clients: “I’ve been looking at airfares for different locations… Is it my imagination or does everything seem outrageously priced right now? If so, do …

Wellness Around the World: 4 Inspiring Experiences

by Jamie Edwards Self-care is a term receiving much attention lately. And rightly so. We are emerging from our cocoons after a long year of hibernation. What better time to take care of ourselves from the inside out? Strengthening our mental and physical …

Yes, we do that, too.

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel While it may have seemed like a mirage at first, travel advisors can’t deny that we’re seeing business travel trends ticking back up in favor of a comeback—one that may be much stronger than …

5 of my Favorite Fabulous Hotels in Los Angeles

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel When people say they’re going to LA for the weekend, they’re likely not going to downtown Los Angeles (not that there’s anything wrong if they did!), but likely escaping to the prominent destinations of …