For me, Kennebunkport isn't just a destination I recommend to clients, it's a place I loved so much that I made it my home. I've traveled to some incredible places around the world, but there's something special about this part of Maine. …
Stowe, Vermont’s Quintessential Fall Foliage Experience
There are places you visit in autumn, and then there’s Stowe. I’ve been coming to this small Vermont town for decades, long enough to know it under snow, in mud, on lazy summer afternoons, and on those gray November days when virtually …
CIREside Chat August 2026: A Simple Thank You
This month’s message is simple. I really just wanted to say, “Thank you.” Thank you for allowing CIRE Travel to be part of your vacations, your businesses, your celebrations, your reunions, your honeymoons, and sometimes even your most stressful travel days. Thank …
What Ultra-High-Net-Worth Travelers Really Want From a Luxury Travel Advisor
I was recently asked by TravelPulse, a trusted news source for travel agents, suppliers and travelers, how travel advisors can attract ultra-high-net-worth clients. My answer began with something I strongly believe: Do not begin by trying to find rich clients. Begin by …
Touring & Entertainment Travel: How Advisors Manage Multi-City, High-Pressure Itineraries
The show ends in Chicago at 10:45 p.m. By midnight, the crew is loading out, the talent is heading back to the hotel, and the tour manager is reviewing the next day’s call times in Los Angeles. One traveler is leaving before …
Making Business Travel Effortless: A Workplace Benefit Employees Appreciate
For years, business travel was viewed as simply another business imperative. Employees traveled because they had to, not because they wanted to. That mindset is changing. Recent industry research shows that more companies are beginning to promote business travel as an employee …
CIREside Chat July 2026: Confessions
I have a confession to make: I don't really like to travel. I know, it's an odd thing to hear from someone who owns a travel agency. People assume I'm constantly chasing the next destination, collecting passport stamps, writing hotel reviews, or …
Mérida is Hot! Discover Why It Should Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
When most travelers begin planning a trip to Mexico, their minds usually drift toward turquoise water, chic resorts, and the beaches of Cancun, Tulum or Los Cabos. But venture inland just a little, and discover a destination that offers a completely different …
How Group Air Travel Works: What Companies Should Know Before Booking Large Travel Blocks
Booking a block of airline seats feels like it should work the way a restaurant reservation does: call ahead, give a headcount, show up. It does not. A group air contract is closer to a lease. There is a minimum commitment, a …
The Joys of Traveling to Spain’s Lesser-Visited Cities
Ask someone about their travels to Spain, and they’ll likely mention Barcelona or Madrid, citing unmissable sights like the Basilica of the Sagrada Família and the Prado. But ask someone who has been to Spain more than once, and you’ll get a …