Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Hotel Spotlight: Heritage Lisbon Hotels

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Heritage Lisbon Hotels are one of this Portugal city’s best kept secrets. Situated in wonderful old homes and buildings at Lisbon’s historic center, these boutique gems sparkle with charm and guest value. An intimate and warm alternative to their larger luxury counterparts, these welcoming accommodations are well worth a closer look.

Luxury Hotels in Eastern Europe

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Steeped in history and tradition and offering sights and sounds found no where else in the world, Eastern Europe is home to exotic cities and a beautiful landscape boasting famous rivers, towering mountains and incomparable beaches. Add to these draws a lower budget demand than travel to many other parts of the world and the lure of rugged Slovakia, quaint Romania and other Eastern European destinations can become almost overwhelming!

Meritus Hotels & Resorts: A Cut Above, Still

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Meritus Hotels & Resorts has announced a campaign to celebrate, among other things, four decades of Meritus signature hospitality in Asia. These luxurious hotels are encapsulated in a new commercial campaign of extraordinary beauty and clarity.

Maribor Kicks Off European Capital of Culture Party

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Out with the old, in with the new – with the dawn of the new year now fully upon us, it’s once again time for Europe to hand over one of its most prestigious awards. This month sees the title of Europe’s “Capital of Culture” handed over to not one, but two cities – the Slovakian capital of Maribor and the northern city of Guimarães, in Portugal.

Hipmunk Hotel Search Checks In

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Rolling into town in the dead of night, the last thing that weary travelers need is to waste time running around trying to find a place to get their heads down. Yet most of us have found ourselves in this situation one time or another. So what happens? More often than not we get taken for a ride by some dodgy cab driver, dumped in the middle of nowhere with only one grotty, grubby excuse for hotel in sight, with little choice but to bed down at less than satisfying accommodations. Hipmonk, maker of the ultra cool fight search tool, has set site on hotel finding on mobile now.

Hospitality Spotlight: Pillo Hotels Ireland

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With all the bad news coming from hoteliers across Europe, a spot of light emanating out of Galway in Ireland makes for a nice Sunday read. Pillo Hotel Galway is but one of several classy 4 star affairs sitting under a very cool brand. Formerly a Marriott hotel, the rebranded Pillo Hotel & Spa is benefitted by substantial backing and an experienced hospitality crew.

OTA Package Deal Races On

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News from Orbitz Chicago headquarters tells of the company’s latest partnering deal with Hawaiian Airlines, a private labeling solution supposed to power hotel and vacation packaging bookings. The prospective “win-win” being Obritz on the airline’s website, and Hawaiian taking advantage of Orbitz leverage.

Sigulda Winter Festival 2012 – Europe’s Biggest Snow Sports Spectacular!

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The breathtaking snow-capped mountains of Sigulda in Latvia aren’t the most obvious destination for snow sports lovers, yet anyone looking for an alternative to the Alps and the Pyranees could do worse than check out what is one of Europe’s fastest growing ski resorts of the moment.

Four Must See Beach Resorts in Thailand

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Taking a holiday to Thailand is an experience you will remember forever, as this is a beautiful corner of the world that is ripe for exploring. If you are looking for the ultimate paradise getaway to the beach, there are three places you should consider.

Pärnu Ice Festival 2012: Eastern Europe’s Winter Wonderland

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This February, while everyone else is cozying up in front of the fire with their hats and gloves on, thousands of families will be braving the icy chills to descend on the city of Pärnu, Estonia, for a winter spectacular quite unlike any other in Europe.

Buoyant Travel Counsellors Announce Expansion

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Buoyant Travel Counsellors has revealed it is set to expand its operations into two new countries next year, after recording annualized sales totaling £400 million.
Manchester Evening News reported that the firm, which has more than 1,200 home-based agents on its staff, confirmed its plans to expand shortly after posting £346 million in sales revenues for the year ending October 31st.

Former Choice Franchise Port Allen Brands Magnuson

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Magnuson Hotels has announced yet another complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel – Port Allen in Louisiana. The world’s largest independent hotel group, Magnuson hopes to improve the regional and national positioning of this 48 room accommodation on the outskirts of Baton Rouge.