Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Le Méridien Limassol Debuts Presidential Suite

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News from Starwood Hotels and Cyprus, Le Méridien Limassol Spa and Resort just announced having opened their Grand Presidential Suite. An already sumptuous stay on one of the world’s most beautiful Islands, this Cyprus hotel offers award winning service and amenities, and now a 300 sq. m. top floor suite fit for royalty.

A Taste of Malta: Delicata Classic Wine Fest

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Headed to Malta this month? Don’t miss the 10th annual Delicata Classic Wine Festival set to take place Valletta August 31 – Sept 2. Delicata, along with the Nadur local council, presents this wonderful gathering at the sleepy little village of Gozo, Nadur. The Ġnien il-Kunsill will be the scene of this year’s festivities.

Carlson Names Veteran Trudy Rautio CEO

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Global hospitality firm Carlson has announced Trudy Rautio (at left) as the new president and CEO after Hubert Joly steps down. The move makes Rautio on the 5th head of the company in its 74 year history. The family owned business includes the brands Radisson Hotels, T.G.I Friday’s, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.

Pafos Treasure Hunt: Cyprus Local App

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As a traveler, you know what it’s like to be new in town, unfamiliar with just about everything around you. Sure, going to review sites and doing your homework via Frommers’ guides and so forth, these resources can generally prepare you for your trip, but the research is not really all that much fun. Now imagine you are headed to Pafos, Cyprus. Even Frommers knows little or nothing about this gem in the Mediterranean.

Sziget Festival 2012 Fires Up Budapest

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Today, August 6, the renowned Sziget Festival kicks off the greatest party-filled week on the Obudai Island in Budapest. Featuring big names such as Placebo, The Killers or Snoop Dog and an impressive agenda jam-packed with quality music, theater, dance, cabaret, crafts, various sports and many other exciting performances, the festival is ready to welcome over 400,000 visitors from all over the world.

Jazzinity Festival: Another Maribor 2012 Offering

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Coming up August 13th through August 18th, the 13th annual Jazzinity Festival kicks off in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Another of the wonderful events in keeping with Slovenia’s Maribor 2012 offerings, the jazz event is actually one of the country’s most diverse musical programs this year.

Places to Stay: BYD Lofts Patong Beach

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Situated Thailand’s largest Island, Patong Beach is a Phuket resort any visitor to this part of Asia simply must discover. And, what better way to enjoy this fascinating part of the world than at a chic boutique like BYD Lofts, our Monday places to stay focus? Check out one hidden gem set to make your Thai vacation all the more enjoyable. If you are planning travel to Phuket, a look at this luxury boutique stay can’t hurt.

TomTom Helps You Around London During Olympic Traffic

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TomTom’s enhanced Map Share service aims to help drivers in the London area void travel disruptions. A new map task force processes map changes related to temporary road closures, changes in traffic flow and additional turn restrictions in real-time. TomTom map experts will process map changes in and around London throughout the Summer sporting season. […]

Medieval Days at Fjera of Rab, Croatia

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Today, July 25, the medieval island-city of Rab starts celebrating The Fjera of Rab, an enchanting three-day event recalling the town’s ancient past thorough a vibrant historical show. Reviving the spirit of the Middle Ages, the festival takes place together with the holidays of St Jacob’s Day (July 25th), St Anna’s Day (July 26th) and St Christopher’s Day (July 27th).