Expert ’ s View | CIE Tours
Q & A with Elizabeth Crabill
CEO OF CIE TOURS By Amy Mutscher
Elizabeth Crabill is the CEO of CIE Tours , known for highly rated , allinclusive vacations to Ireland , Britain and beyond . The Irish-owned tour company was established in 1932 , the year Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean . In that spirit of exploration , Ms . Crabill led the company ’ s expansion into Italy and Iceland , backed by authentic Irish hospitality .
Eilean Donan Castle , Scotland
Experiential travel : doing , seeing , tasting , smelling are what make a trip come alive . How does CIE Tours help travelers access authentic encounters and meaningful interactions ? Our destination experts craft each unique itinerary to seek out the interesting and genuine , so our guests feel fully immersed in the country and in the experience . As locals , our tour directors find hidden gems – out-of-the way places , local legends , untold history and colorful characters that create a lifetime of memories for our guests . They enrich the experience by bringing history , culture and insider knowledge to life in a way a guidebook or independent travel can ’ t . Even with identical itineraries , each tour departure has its own flavor as the tour directors get to know the guests and share the stories and insights that make the trip more meaningful for that specific group .
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