How to Choose the African Safari That’s Best for You

By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents Foster picks us up at the crack of dawn. I’m not a morning person—unless I’m in Africa. Here, the magic kingdom comes alive at daybreak. Hyenas cackle, hippos grunt, …

CIREside Chat: August 2025

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel This month, CIRE Travel proudly turns 12! For more than a decade, we’ve had the pleasure of helping our clients discover new cities, revisit old favorites, and create memories all over the globe. We’ve …

How Three Generations Traveled to the Top of the World

By Ella Edwards, CIRE Summer Intern Spanning three generations and 60 years in age difference, my grandfather, mother, and I recently ventured to the Arctic, to what can only be described as the edge of the map. When they proposed spending ten days …

CIREside Chat: July 2025

By Melissa Chaquea, Luxury Vacation Advisor & CLIA-certified Cruise Expert Hi travelers! Melissa here! I’m stepping in for Eric while he’s on vacation, basking in that Kennebunkport coastal sunshine. I’m excited to host this month’s CIREside Chat to dive into a subject that …

Setting the Table

CIREside Chat: June 2025

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Happy Summer! With sunshine and warm temperatures finally here, there’s a renewed energy in the air! As more travelers swap work-a-day routines for vacation relaxation and begin their summer getaways, I’ve been thinking about …