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 …
8 Questions With… Sari Freeman, Founder of Passages of Distinction
Fluent in two languages, conversational in three, yoga enthusiast, world traveler and one of the original “Club Kids” (literally…her parents owned famed 60s night club, The Electric Circus), Sari Freeman is a true Renaissance Woman. Sari, who is also Founder of Passages of …
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 …
3 of the Best Golf Resorts in the South (for golfers and non-golfers, too!)
At CIRE Travel, we often recommend contrasting vacations for our clients looking for a combination of relaxation and adventure; a luxury vacation that’s the best of both worlds. But golf trips are different. Non-golfers usually get that glazed-over look when golfers start talking about tee …
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 …
Our Favorite Places: The Perfect Summer Weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine
With spring upon us, summer can’t be far behind. Our thoughts are turning to summer vacation: lazy days at the beach, boat rides, outdoor happy hour cocktails, and evening fire pits complete with s’mores. Before we had an office in Kennebunkport, a visit …
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!) …
8 Questions With… Karen Magee, Senior Vice President of Advisor Engagement and Partnerships, Tzell Travel Group
CIRE Travel is an independent affiliate of Tzell, part of Internova Travel group, which is one of the top 10 travel management firms in the world according to Travel Weekly’s 2020 Power List. And one of our favorite power players, and biggest advocates, at …
Unforgettable: Five Over-the-Top Travel Experiences
by Jamie Edwards Travel, whether I like to admit it or not, comes with a certain amount of expectation. We might say, “Oh, I’m happy at any beach, as long as I can relax with a book,” or “I don’t care about the …
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 …