If you know about Backroads, you know about Backroads. A truly unique and active way to explore a destination. Incredible itineraries. Breathtaking scenery. Amazing guides. And if you don’t know about Backroads, we’re glad you’re here! Backroads is the leader in “active” travel …
Our CIRE Travel group text started buzzing very early this morning. When you’re a professional travel agent, words like “outage,” “disruption,” “delays”, and “cancellations” will wake you up faster than a double-shot, venti cappuccino. Dubbed a “worldwide IT meltdown,” a software update gone …
By Jamie Edwards “What’s Singo?” I ask my sister quizzically. “Is that a typo?” Tracey looks at the screen propped up in front of us. “Singo,” she reads aloud, “is a musical spin on the traditional game of Bingo. But instead of listening …
By Ella Edwards Most people would be pretty wary of sending their 18-year-old daughter off on a gap year to the rugged wilds of Namibia or to explore the chaotic charm of Nepali cities, but my parents aren’t most people. As avid travelers …
Washington, DC is one of our favorite cities in the world. Historical sites, amazing museums, an incredible food scene, fantastic hotels…DC really does have it all! It’s a popular pick for meeting and event planners because of these reasons. A favorite hotel in …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel One of the world’s most magical cities, the vibrant capital of Mexico, is ideal for a luxury getaway, be it a long weekend or a week or more. Mixing the past and present, Aztec …
By Jamie Edwards Have you heard about the ‘quiet luxury’ trend? Maybe you missed those four riveting seasons of Succession, the HBO drama in which the wealthy Roy siblings jet-set around the world in neutral palettes of Loro Piana, The Row, and Brunello …
When you grow up smack dab in the middle of the country, more than one thousand miles from the nearest ocean, does that make you less or more likely to work in the cruise industry? For this month’s 8 questions subject, the answer …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel By the numbers, Chicago is pretty impressive. Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the United States with over 60 museums, 600 parks, and nearly 9000 acres of green space. Chicago has 28 miles …
By Jamie Edwards When our kids were little, my husband and I would invite the grandparents over to babysit while we jetted off to a luxurious hotel or destination. They were too young to enjoy the places we were staying, we reasoned, and …
