By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents 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 …
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 …
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 …
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents “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 …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel 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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents 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, …
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 …
