By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel When considering a destination like Washington, DC, most minds go straight to its iconic landmarks, such as the cherry blossoms at the National Mall, the monuments, and its historic sites. While these are timeless …
What’s Astrotourism? Discover Why Stargazing is the Travel Trend Everyone is Talking About
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents I pull a serape from a basket on the porch and spread it out across the grass. It’s too dark to see the pattern, but I know it’s blue, …
How Executive Assistants Master Corporate Travel with a Little Help from CIRE Travel
The key is taking travel off your plate, while maintaining your executive’s sky-high standards. As an executive assistant, you already juggle calendars, inboxes, boardroom logistics, and last-minute changes like the pro you are. But when managing corporate travel is added to the mix, …
CIREside Chat: June 2025
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Happy Summer! With sunshine and warm temperatures finally here, there’s a renewed energy in the air! As more travelers swap work-a-day routines for vacation relaxation and begin their summer getaways, I’ve been thinking about …
Protect Your Trip: Why Travel Insurance Matters
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Travel is an investment – you should treat it as such. When asked the question, “Would you like to purchase travel insurance?” Do you struggle with deciding whether to incur the extra charge, asking …
The Perfect Summer Weekend in Portland, Maine
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents There’s something about a small city with a big soul. And wow, does Portland, Maine, have soul to spare. And lobsters to spare… but I’ll get to that later. …
Planning a Trip to London? Here Are My Personal Favorites
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel I love London. I mean love. Give me a choice of travel spots worldwide, and London wins every time. England boasts an incredible array of beauty, from the Cotswolds’ picturesque charm to the Lake District’s …
Just Back From: Cozumel
Looking for the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure for your next beach vacation? CIRE CFO Mark Pizza recently returned from a sun-soaked escape to Cozumel, where he was hosted by our wonderful partners at IHG Hotels & Resorts and the Presidente …
10 Corporate Travel Tips and Tricks from a Travel Agency Owner
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel Do you ever feel like planning a corporate trip requires a PhD in logistics and a backup career as a firefighter? When you’re juggling last-minute flight changes, tight budgets, and the not-so-small task of …
The Secrets to Destination Dining: How To Get The Restaurant You Want (and 5 Tables Worth Traveling For)
By Jamie Edwards, award-winning travel writer who’s visited 70+ countries on all 7 continents A few years ago, my husband and I were binge-watching Chef’s Table, one of our guilty pleasures. Chef’s Table prides itself on dramatic close-ups of fresh produce, moody interviews …









