Capital Charm in Reykjavík, Iceland

by Jamie Edwards   ‘Are you going to the Blue Lagoon?’   This was undoubtedly the first question everyone asked me before my trip to Iceland. It would lead one to think that it is the only place worth seeing in the entire …

What’s a Toe-Dip Trip and Why You Might Want to Consider One

Not ready to take the big vaxication** plunge quite yet?  Perhaps a “toe-dip trip” (a smaller vacation to build travel confidence) is right for you!  Real Simple interviewed CIRE’s own luxury vacation and honeymoon-planning guru, Esther Klijn, about her tips for getting back …

Ten Reasons to Love Summer in Stowe, Vermont

by Jamie Edwards When I was a teenager, my parents built a house in Stowe, Vermont to escape the hot New Jersey summers, and enjoy the ski slopes of Mt. Mansfield. Since I would typically visit during the winter, my view of Stowe …

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Our Top 5 Hotel Picks in Mexico Right Now

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Looking for a change of scenery from your current quarantine location?  Or maybe you’re thinking ahead for your annual holiday getaway?  Better yet, perhaps you’re planning a “vaxication” (2021 word of the year possibility!) …

Eric’s Wellness Journey

Did you know CIRE president, Eric Hrubant, is a certified yoga instructor?  Did you also know that, in addition to Madonna, Whitney, and Janet, his workout playlist includes Steely Dan and Hall & Oates?  And are you aware that he is the ONLY …