by Jamie Edwards I used to wonder if there were people out there, like me, who wanted to eat their way through a new city or country? People who seek out a region’s local delicacies to experience flavors and spices that aren’t used …
My Top Picks in Napa Valley, California
by Eric Hrubant Luxury travel isn’t just my business, it’s my passion. I have many business trips and vacations in the works over the next two years: South Beach in Miami, the Côte d’Azur in France, Malibu, and Queens, New York to see my …
Do-It-Yourself Travel is a Thing of the Past
“People who have never worked with a travel agent before are used to doing everything themselves online. They’re kind of brainwashed into the idea that there’s, say, only two seats left at this price, or 40 other people are looking at this hotel.” …
8 Questions With… Martin Larsson, CEO of Hotel Labs
We learned a new word from our friend, Martin Larsson of Hotel Labs: hemmablind. It’s a Swedish word that translates to “home-blind.” You know, how you never appreciate the things in your own hometown (until you leave). We love to travel, but we do …
My Favorite Experiences in Sonoma County
by Eric Hrubant I love Sonoma County, California. Located just 60 miles north of San Francisco, you’ll find temperate weather, magnificent wine, decadent dining and tons of outdoor fun. The region is open and locals are enthusiastically anticipating your arrival. If you’re looking …
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Your travel memories are hiding in plain sight. Can you find them?
by Jamie Edwards With travel in a temporary state of flux, I have been finding comfort in my travel memories. These memories come in various forms. From funny stories re-enacted over Sunday night dinners, to photo albums I have painstakingly created over the …
8 Questions With… Andy Swann, Owner at Andy Swann Voyage
You may have been to Paris, Bordeaux, Provence, the French Riviera… But did you see the REAL France? The France that can’t be Googled? If you’re looking for an authentic, local experience, you’ve got to meet our friend and partner, Andy Swann… CIRE: …
More travelers turn to travel agencies for help with planning pandemic trips
By Melissa Howell, WTOP Planning a trip has become more complicated during the pandemic, but that has meant a new opportunity for travel agencies: providing a foolproof way to plan trips during the pandemic. “They will make sure you have the information you …
A Day in Provence, France
by Jamie Edwards Provence has its own aura, its own colorful, prismatic vibe. It is all too easy to fall in love with the hilltop villages, most with stone church steeples punctuating a cobalt blue sky. To fall for the iconic lavender fields, …
My Beloved Florence, Italy
by Amy & John Brueckner Hello CIRE friends! Amy here… I don’t want to make you jealous, but I’m headed to ITALY this week! And specifically, one of my favorite cities in the world, Florence. I’ve been to Firenze three times before: once …