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Swissotel Sofia brand’s first property in Bulgaria

2015-01-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced an agreement with Turkish developer Garanti Koza to manage Swissôtel Sofia. The new flagship property is being developed in Bulgaria’s capital, and is expected to open in 2018.

Tags: Bulgaira, Bulgaria hotels, hotel Europe, hotels, Sofia hotels, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Why Bad Translations of Hotel Documents Are Bad for Your Business

2015-01-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cheap

Globalisation and advances in transport technology have brought something new to the table for all service providers: millions and millions of foreign potential customers. The hotel business is one of the most competitive markets where the battle for customers is in full swing all the time. Nowadays, hotels need to really fight for their foreign guests and the easiest way of doing that is to offer added value.

Tags: globalisation, hotel websites, hotels, multinational, translations

Sorolla’s “The Color of the Sea” exhibition in Mallorca

2015-01-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Joaquín Sorolla

On Mallorca all this month, one of Spain’s most prolific artists, Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923), is the subject of an exhibition via
“la Caixa” Foundation.

Tags: "la Caixa" Foundation, Joaquín Sorolla, Mallorca galleries, Mallorca travel

An Unforgettable Weekend in London

2015-01-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

London tea

London is a city of unique opportunities. There are so many restaurants, that even if you go to a new one every day; you will hardly manage to visit them all. Quite often, when you come to the UK capital on business or for leisure, you get lost in this variety. And so we have […]

Tags: Britain travel, London, London spas, London tourism, London weekend

How vegan friendly are Northern Lights cruises?

2015-01-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

crociera fiordi norvegesi© Lsantilli

Traveling to Norway to see the Northern Lights can be an extraordinary experience. The colors of the aurora borealis are absolutely mesmerizing in winter; main shades are usually green and yellow, but they can also become reddish-violet. The show lights up the sky and the whole phenomenon will make your travel experience even more enticing. […]

Tags: Norway, Norway cruises, Norway travel, Vegan, vegan cruises, vegan cuisine

BH Mallorca to offer a twisted party experience

2015-01-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The hotel's twisted idea of water park fun integration - their Facebook

Coming to the Mallorca paradise in May, an all new party hotel to rival any Ibiza venue will open as BH Mallorca. The new concept hotel will reportedly offer a twisted party experience. What was Mallorca Rocks, will be transformed into a combination outdoor music venue and water park, slash luxurious hotel affair this Summer. Featuring […]

Tags: BH Mallorca, hotels, Ibiza, Mallorca, Mallorca travel, Spain hotels

Make New Year’s memorable celebrating under the Northern Lights

2014-12-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Green aurora borealis over a frozen fjord© spumador

Most people spend New Year’s Eve at home, with their loved ones. But don’t you think it’s time to spice things up a bit this year? How about celebrating the coming year someplace different, like in Northern Europe for example? Countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland have the finest winter resorts and the best […]

Tags: Aurora, Europe destginations, New Years, Northern Lights, White Sea

A few winter Himalayas destinations

2014-12-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A mountain pass © eAlisa - Fotolia

You may not think of the lofty Himalayan peaks as a natural vacation spot in the winter, but there are wonderful sights and experiences there during the cold months of the year. The mountains are breathtaking in their beauty, the frozen lakes are spectacular, and winter sports activities abound. Three Himalayan states in India, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, have wonderful spots for a Himalayan travel experience in the winter.

Tags: Chopta, Himalayas, Himalayas travel, Kufri, Pahalgam, Patnitop, travel tips

Diipa Khosla’s fashionable Prague

2014-12-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Diipa in Prague

Last month Argo Travel News caught up with web celebrity and fashion model Diipa Khosla after a photo shoot with influence startup Bebang* in Prague. Diipa helped reveal for Bebang, and for brands there, the power and value of influence marketing. More importantly though, the digital call for “experience sharing” instead of broadcast advertising, catches hold.

Tags: Bebang, Czech travel, fashion, Fusion Hotel, luxury, Prague, YANA THAL

Gazpromneft-Aero Doubles airBaltic Refueling At Moscow Airports

2014-12-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Gazpromneft-Aero

Gazpromneft-Aero has concluded a long-term agreement for two years with airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, for refueling new scheduled flights from Riga to Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport).

Tags: air travel, Latvia travel, Riga tourism, Russia travel

Diverse highlights of Europe now attracting tourists

2014-12-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Zdiar and Belianske Tatry (Belianske Tatras) in winter, Slovakia© PHB.cz

It used to be that travelers flocked to London, Paris and Rome, while the great cities of Eastern Europe remained off the typical tourist’s itinerary. Things have changed, and now more visitors are heading to Eastern Europe than ever before.

Tags: Belarus, eastern Europe. Minsk, Norway, poland, ski destinations, Slovakia

Graubünden skis into digital with dual Facebooks

2014-11-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Graubünden Travel Experts

Switzerland’s top holiday destination, Graubünden has ramped up further their digital marketing by launching a second Facebook page aimed at agent training.

Tags: Alps, ski destinations, skiing, snowboarding, swiss alps, Swiss travel

Vietjet connects Vietnam and Russia economy class

2014-11-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy VietJet

In airline news, Vietjet, Vietnam’s budget private airline, has announced the launch of flights in between Vladivostok and Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue, and Phu Quoc. The announcement came while Vietnam’s Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong was on a visit to Russia.

Tags: Russia travel, VietJet, Vietnam travel

AEGEAN unveils summer 2015 network

2014-11-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Όλγα Κεφαλογιάννη / Olga Kefalogianni Facebook

AEGEAN airlines has announced the company’s summer network for 2015 at a press conference attended by Greece’s Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogiani (as below from Heraklion), and Crete’s Governor, Mr. Stavros Arnaoutakis .

Tags: Aegean, airlines Greece, Greece, Heraklion

Bulgaria is the value place to ski this winter

2014-11-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bansko by Lisa

Getting set for this ski season? For a great value Bulgaria’s Bansko is offering the best value to Brits who want a family ski vacation.

Tags: ski, Ski Bansko, Ski Bulgaria, ski destinations, ski Europe, ski trips, skiiing

What’s sexy chic in Europe via Fotolia

2014-11-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Milan pastime by © Andrey_Arkusha

We use Fotolia for a great many post images here on Argophilia. So today, we thought we’d bring readers some of them most beautiful and interesting ones we’ve found. Please feel free to suggest your own from the image bank at Fotolia too.

Tags: Europe, Europe for lovers, Europe travel, Fotolia, photography, sexy Europe

Complete your Cape Town trip with an afternoon drive to Cape Point

2014-11-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cape Point by as Leenders

If you’re in Cape Town and you want to unwind on a lazy Sunday afternoon, get behind the wheel and drive to the amazing Cape Point. The road trip will exceed all your expectations. Packed with diverse ocean views, dramatic landscapes and beautiful sceneries, Cape Point is the perfect place to be if you want to relax while in Cape Town. As a matter of fact, the whole False Bay is famous for its fishing villages, wealth of activities and quaint towns.

Tags: Africa destinations, Africa Travel, Cape Point, Cape Town, South Africa

British Airways enters value Crete flights arena

2014-11-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A BA cabin crew member welcomes fliers

British Airways has just announced an all new Gatwick to Heraklion route for Summer 2015. What was a destination dominated by Aegean Air, has already seen budget carrier Ryanair encroach with flights to Chania. No it appears Brits will have even more choice where airfares and departures are concerned.

Tags: Aegean Air, British Airways, Crete flights, Heraklion flights

Aeroflot’s Pobeda set to take off

2014-11-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Pobeda Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation (NG)

In air travel news, Russia’s Federal Aviation Agency has granted Pobeda, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Aeroflot, its operator’s certificate and air transportation licence. The award of the documentation, under Russian legislative rules, allows the new low cost airline to begin ticket sales as of November 11.

Tags: airlines, Dobrolyot, Pobeda, Russia airlines, Russia flying

Secret hot spots of Europe yet to be discovered

2014-11-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lugano by © pure-life-pictures

Paris and Venice are wonderful, but such popular European cities are often thronged with crowds of tourists. If you want a more authentic experience, without feeling like you’re surrounded by a horde of visitors, check out these secret European hot spots. You’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem.

Tags: Estonia travel, Europe, Europe travel, hidden travel, Holland, Italy travel, Lugano, Spain destinations, Swiss travel, travel, travel advise

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