Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Meliá Hotels International – Where “Everything is Possible”

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Meliá Hotels International, founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallora, is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and the largest hotel chain in Spain and across the continent to Eastern Europe. By way of revealing some of the world’s most fabulous hotels, here’s some examples of Spanish hospitality you may not be aware of.

Serbia Revitalises National Airline, Air Serbia

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Great news for the Serbia’s national airline: Air Serbia was officially launched at the end of last week by Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić at an exclusivist event, and announced new aircraft, new routes and new partnerships. The company also launched new route connecting its hub at Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla International Airport to Abu Dhabi […]

Naturalis Bio Resort a Charming Resort in Martano

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Naturalis Bio Resort, an enchanting departure from your typical health resort, is located in the south of Apulia, on thirteen hectares of land with native plants of various species. All around this magnificent property guests can stroll or sit and bask in the sun above the promontory of the Salento countryside. The ambiance of the ancient village, the majestic old olive trees surrounding, this is an all around mental and physical escape into one of Italy’s hidden secret places.

A Place with a Great Spirit – Čapí Hnízdo, Czech Republic

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Čapí Hnízdo (the Stork’s Nest in English) is a unique resort, center for luxury accommodation, corporate/social events and leisure activities set in the beautiful countryside Czech landscape, less than 50km southeast of Prague, between Benešov and Olbramovice. In the heart of the picturesque Benešov landscape, guests can enjoy a high-class accommodation, fine international cuisine and […]

Castle Leslie Estate – an enchanted luxury in Ireland

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Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. Located in Glaslough, Monaghan, and considered to be one of the finest castles Ireland has to offer, Castle Leslie Estate is […]

Greek Islands – Best Value Destinations for 2014

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The ninth annual best destinations worldwide was just released by Lonely Planet. According to the new preview, in the best value destinations for 2014, the Greek Islands rule the travel roost. Other destinations lead the various categories in one of the most comprehensive lists so far this year.

Cretans Greet Fall with Tsikoudia Festival

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Crete, the largest island in Greece and the fifth in Mediterranean Sea, is also the most fascinating one. With a remarkable history which the traveler can admire all over the island, from the ruins of the Minoan Palace of Knossos to the Venetian fortress of Rethymo, Crete is renowned for its natural beauty, diverse landscape and fertile valleys and rich gastronomic culture. Crete simply has it all!

Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference Prague 2013

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30 October 2013, Czech Republic – Inspiration, Education and Networking – under this motto  today in Prague starts the 2nd Edition of the most important East European event in the hospitality industry: Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference, organized by Dotcomhotel.eu. Aimed at independent hotel owners, the dotcomhotel Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference will […]

More Shopping in Bucharest, Promenada Shopping Mall Just Opened

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The northern part of Romania’s capital, Bucharest, has, starting last week, a new mall. Named Promenada, this new shopping mall promotes itself as being the only mall entirely built during the crisis. Fortunate by location, near the landmark Sky Tower, the mall stands excellent chances to becoming one of the premier shopping destinations in Bucharest. […]

More EU Travelers Looking for Tourist Accommodation in 2013

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The European Union is on an ascending course in terms of nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments according to the official statistical data provided by Eurostat. 5.9 million more nights (+2.2 %) were spent at tourist accommodation establishments in the European Union in June 2013 compared to the same month in the previous year. The […]

Dracula’s Bran Castle Is a Top Halloween Destination

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Halloween is today celebrated around the world, even in countries without Halloween traditions. There are many great destinations worldwide that fit with the spirit of the day. One of these is the Bran Castle in Romania, that place chosen by Bram Stoker as the homeland of the world’s most famous vampire, Count Dracula. Up on […]