By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel 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 …
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 …
By Eric Hrubant, Founder & CEO of CIRE Travel You may have heard one of our CIRE team talk about a “FAM” trip. FAM is short for “familiarization” and is industry slang for an educational trip. Travel advisors are invited on FAM trips …
By Jamie Edwards My travel wish list lives on my iPhone in my Notes app. It’s a disorganized and chaotic inventory of places I’d like to visit one day. The list has been curated from sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine, and …
Summer is here! And with it, the busy summer travel season. We recently published an article by our wayfaring client and on-going CIRE Travel Journal contributor, Jamie Edwards, with her best travel tips, tricks and hacks. This week, we’re sharing 13 more travel …
