Experience Seattle Like A Local

If a trip to Seattle is in your future, we have some ideas to help you experience the city like a local from people who know. We turned to our own travel planning associate, Rebecca Sanders, who recently returned from Seattle and two …

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Our Favorite Things: Hotel Ändra Seattle, Washington

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Part I of a II part series featuring our favorite Seattle homes away from home. Four things we love about the sophisticated, boutique Hotel Ändra:     The ideal location Located in Seattle’s midtown, …

Thinking About Traveling to Cuba?

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Don’t pack your Habanera dance shoes just yet… A long-standing travel restriction to Cuba required U.S. citizens to travel there only for legitimate reasons, gain licenses and visas, book their travel through an authorized …

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Our Favorite Things: The Miracle Foundation

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Normally, this is where I write about one of my favorite places, things, etc. I’m becoming quite the Oprah of the travel industry. (Sorry, I can’t dole out freebies to the audience. But I …

Things To Do During A Layover In Dubai

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Dubai is a city of contrasts with its opulent hotels and local bazaars. Go touristy or immerse yourself in Dubai’s culture outside the city limits. Just keep cultural differences in mind. Wear modest clothing. …

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Our Favorite Places: One&Only The Palm, Dubai

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel “Beyond words.” “Have to see it to believe it.” These are just a few phrases that come to mind when asked about One&Only The Palm in Dubai. First of all, Dubai is a city …

Things To Do During A Layover In Los Angeles

By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel While a long layover at LAX can seem like a boring prospect, there’s no reason not to get out and explore what the city has to offer. No matter where you find yourself on …

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Our Favorite Places: Old Stone Farm, Rhinebeck, New York

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Old Stone Farm was recently purchased and is undergoing a renovation/transformation.  We’ll keep you posted when it opens again. By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Old Stone Farm is a luxury country inn, retreat, and wellness center, …