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 …
A Tale of Two Podcasts starring Travel Expert and Entrepreneur, Eric Hrubant
Two recent interviews share an inside look at the story of CIRE, as told by our Founder and President, Eric Hrubant. The first podcast covers CIRE’s origin story, the second deals with its growth and success today. Tune in to the No Wrong …
8 Questions With… Pedro Spignolio, Global Sales Director at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
When our team of travel experts here at CIRE heard we were interviewing Pedro from Hyatt for our latest “8 questions” article, here were some of the comments we got: “A ball of great energy!” “Gregarious, friendly, and personable.” “Passionate, electric, enthusiastic.” “One …
How To Plan a Multigenerational Trip Everyone in the Family Will Enjoy
By Jamie Edwards “I’d love to play pickleball!” my mom says excitedly. “Golf, too!” my brother-in-law adds. “A quiet place to read my book would be nice,” my sister continues. “Will there be a pool?” the four grandkids ask in unison. Guess who’s …
Our Favorite Places: Ireland
Ireland is famous for its striking natural beauty with everything from towering, heather-covered mountains and emerald hills, to sparkling lakes, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking coastline with dramatic cliffs that dip down to sandy beaches. While it might be a relatively small country, there’s …
Unforgettable Polar Expeditions: A Journey Through the Arctic and Antarctic
By Chris Hanna (Main photo credit: David Merron) As an Area Sales Director with Quark Expeditions since 2019, I have been fortunate enough to visit many of the areas we help our guests explore. Embarking on a Polar expedition is to step into a …
Now/Soon/Later: Inspiring Corporate Retreats & Memorable Company Off-site Meetings
If you work in corporate America today, you’ve likely been to a big corporate retreat or company off-site meeting. And you know that they’re not all created equal. Mediocre food, windowless conference rooms, uninspiring guest speakers, forced fun, and – heaven help us …
8 Questions With… Bart van de Brug, Regional General Manager at Lore Group
Do you remember your favorite hotel stay? Maybe it was the perfectly curated, luxe décor. Perhaps it was the amazing view from your private balcony. Or possibly the convivial lobby bar with a great vibe and attentive staff. There’s a certain magic to …
Pop Quiz: Where are the Best Places to Go in Canada?
By Jamie Edwards In what country can you: see the Northern Lights, observe polar bears, stand alongside 12,000-year-old waterfalls, hike glaciers, visit over 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stay in world-class hotels, and try poutine? If you guessed Canada (and yes, the title …
Just back from: Cruising with Explora Journeys
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the popularity of the “do-nothing vacation” is on the rise. Blame it on the pandemic. Blame it on the never-ending news cycle. Blame it on work and family obligations. But whatever the reason, the numbers …