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 …
By Esther Klijn, Award-Winning Luxury Travel Planner and Honeymoon Travel Agent Curious why Japan travel guides are topping travel wishlists worldwide? With its extraordinary cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and a range of ethereal temples and futuristic cities, Japan travel is a must in life. Post-pandemic wanderlust is …
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 …
Somewhere, someone is settling in for the evening when suddenly the phone lights up. A CEO is stuck in Heathrow thanks to a canceled flight, a sales team has missed their connecting flight to San Francisco, and a trade show in Dubai hangs …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel When considering a destination like Washington, DC, most minds go straight to its iconic landmarks, such as the cherry blossoms at the National Mall, the monuments, and its historic sites. While these are timeless …
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents I pull a serape from a basket on the porch and spread it out across the grass. It’s too dark to see the pattern, but I know it’s blue, …
The key is taking travel off your plate, while maintaining your executive’s sky-high standards. As an executive assistant, you already juggle calendars, inboxes, boardroom logistics, and last-minute changes like the pro you are. But when managing corporate travel is added to the mix, …
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 …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Travel is an investment – you should treat it as such. When asked the question, “Would you like to purchase travel insurance?” Do you struggle with deciding whether to incur the extra charge, asking …
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents There’s something about a small city with a big soul. And wow, does Portland, Maine, have soul to spare. And lobsters to spare… but I’ll get to that later. …
