By Eric Hrubant Hello travelers, It’s hard to imagine, but almost every time I meet someone new and tell them about my business, I get the question, “Travel Advisors?! Do they still exist?” I always smile and start telling one of my favorite …
8 Questions With… June Muenzer, Business Development Executive with Star Clippers
CIRE Travel CFO Mark Pizza went on his first FAM trip back in the fall. He had an amazing time visiting his family homeland in Italy. But this wasn’t just any ordinary trip: Mark traveled with Star Clippers, sailing on a tall ship …
Where is Bhutan? And Other Things To Know Before Going to the World’s Most Magical Kingdom
By Jamie Edwards I’m slightly out of breath, thanking my Pilates and Soul Cycle instructors for my current level of fitness. The climb has been hard work, but I’m prepared. I’ve had a year to get ready. A year to imagine the moment …
Just back from: A PONANT Cruise
We know that cruising can be polarizing. Just ask CIRE COO Amy Brueckner. She used to be squarely in the “not-a-cruise-person” camp. But just before the holidays, she had an eye-opening journey sailing to Belize and Honduras with the luxury French cruise line, …
Now/Soon/Later: Ideas for Your Annual Family Vacation
It’s a new year and the world is your oyster. Literally! Where are you headed this year? Hopefully, last week’s article provided some inspiration from our CIRE team’s vacation destinations. And this week, we have some family vacation inspiration for you courtesy of …
The CIRE Travel Hot List: Where those (in the know) want to go
By Jamie Edwards Everyone loves a list. And what better time of year to write one than January? January is also the best time to plan travel for the year ahead. In need of inspiration? Have we got a travel list for you! …
8 Questions With… Greg Kooser, Owner & Founder of House of Kooser Collection
It’s the beginning of a new year and the beginning of the fifth year that we’ve been interviewing our travel industry partners in the ongoing series, “8 Questions With.” We love shining a spotlight on our trusted partners in the luxury travel industry. …
Who Needs A Travel Advisor?
(Answer: You do.)
We know, we know… We’re definitely biased. There are countless articles right here on our website about why you should work with a travel professional. We’ve published rescue stories of clients we’ve saved from travel disasters. We have testimonials from current clients on why they never travel without …
8 Questions With… Dale Woods, Senior Director of Business Development with PONANT
Most people fall into one of two categories: cruise person or not-a-cruise person. If you’re in the latter camp, maybe it’s the giant size of the ships that scares you off. Or the huge crowds. Perhaps it’s the fear of getting bored onboard. …
Costa Rica or Nicaragua? Which Country is Best for Your Next Adventure?
By Jamie Edwards Rainforests, jungles, beaches, salt flats, volcanos, and mountains: the natural marvels of Central America are just one reason to visit this less traveled part of the world. Add on high-adrenaline activities and low-key wellness retreats and a journey to our …