Frequent international travelers are likely familiar with the Raffles Hotel brand. With over 20 locations around Asia, the South Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Europe, Raffles Hotels are well-known for their iconic service and elegance. Since the first hotel opened in 1887, …
They say you can’t get where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been. To mark our 10th anniversary, we pulled out our business goals from 2013. What a journey it’s been from Day One, to our 5th anniversary, through today. To …
By Jamie Edwards As summer heat rises to sweltering levels, it’s natural for our minds to drift to thoughts of cooler months ahead. I know that once school starts in September, life will once again become a tornado of activity. So how best …
If you’re looking for the ultimate adventure travel vacation, you can’t overlook New Zealand. The “Land of the Long White Cloud” is a nature lover and thrill seeker’s paradise — its jaw-dropping beauty combined with some of the most exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping escapades ever …
The capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra, India is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites: The ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, and world renowned, Taj Mahal. Any trip to India is not complete without a stop …
If Italy is on your list (and it should be), then Venice should be at the tippy-top. The history, the architecture, the FOOD. And if – no WHEN – you visit Venice, we know the absolute best guide in town. And don’t take …
By Jamie Edwards ‘Wellness’ may be the official word of the year, having edged out last year’s ‘mindfulness’ by a thread. Both terms are commonplace in the travel world these days—menu bar buzzwords that attract guests to hotels and resorts all over the …
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Or, you’ve got house guests, work trips, kids out of school, and it’s sheer madness. Hopefully, you’re in the former camp or somewhere in the middle. Our team at CIRE loves the summertime because so many …
Each year, Travel Agent Central selects the rising stars of the travel industry for their prestigious 30Under30 list. CIRE’s Esther Klijn made the list in 2019. And now we’re proud to announce that CIRE leisure advisor, Melissa Chaquea, has been selected as part of the 2023 class! Eric always …
If you’re familiar with the Meliá Hotels family of brands, then you already know about their exceptional service and their phenomenal locations in city centers, bucolic countrysides, and sandy beaches around the world. And, of course, you’ve experienced or heard about their signature …
