Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Marketing Your Travel Company in China

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The economy in China is very changing, and this means our conceptions about it must do the same. The idea that a few blessed, rich Chinese venture out into the world with old cameras, following tour guides round historical monuments, is very far from reality.The fact is that travel and leisure are every important aspects of life for the Chinese.

5 Unbelievable Europe Vacation Rentals

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Let’s face it money can’t buy love, but the stuff it does buy certainly can be lovely. And where your vacation fantasies reside, there’s obviously no reason to be oh so frugal, now is there? Actually, you may be surprised just how reasonably you can afford to holiday at some fabulous places. The list below from none other than Cristie’s, not only titillates the travel yearning, but also shows off some places you may have not known about.

Norwegian’s Breakaway to Feature Master Baker Buddy Valastro

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Master Baker Buddy Valastro, renown baker and television baking star, will open a new branch of his family business on the 8th deck of the Norwegian cruise ship “Breakaway” when it reaches New York in May this year. All of Buddy’s repertoire of decadent delights will be available to customers, as well as for custom orders too. And, a neat surprise will be Carlo’s offering passengers cupcake decorating classes.

InTourist UK St. Petersburg to Moscow: On a Budget

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Travelers embarking on the “Peter the First” for a river cruise in between St. Petersberg and Moscow, can receive a £75 credit if they book before February 28th, 2013. Presented by Russian travel experts, InTourist UK, the trip lasts 11 days and goes from St. Petersburg to Moscow, with flights available for all trips except those on July 6th. Prices for the cruise begin at £1,595 per person.

Russia Tourism Highlights 2013 Revealed

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The next few months hold great promise for the tourist scene in Russia, with numerous events to look forward to as the year progresses. Among the highlights of these will be the long-awaited completion of facilities in Sochi ahead of Winter Olympics 2014, the Year of Chinese Tourism in Russia, and the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan.

World’s Weirdest Ghost Towns

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There are numerous abandoned settlements around the world today, from vast deserted cities and bizarre holiday resorts, to former colonial capitals and war zones left behind by terrorized populations. Some of the most notorious, such as Pripyat in Ukraine, have become a symbol of manmade disasters, while others have fallen prey to volcanic eruptions or economic decline.

buuteeq Solution Gives Hotels Early Advantage

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For new hotels, establishing an online footprint before they open their doors has never been so important. It’s vital that hotel operators generate buzz ahead of the big day, not only to ensure a house full of guests, but also so they can escape from the clutches of expensive OTAs garnishing their profits.