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Manuel began his journey as a lifeguard on Sant Sebastià Beach and later worked as a barista—two roles that deepened his love for coastal life and local stories. Now based part-time in Crete, he brings a Mediterranean spirit to his writing and is currently exploring Spain’s surf beaches for a book project that blends adventure, culture, and coastline.

Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou Opens Its Doors

2023-12-25 by Manuel Santos

Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou

Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou is now open to welcome guests to its private island oasis in one of China’s most enchanting cities.

Crete, a Top Christmas Destination This Year

2023-12-23 by Manuel Santos

Greece Crete Christmas 2023

Greek hotels are 80% full for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, although there are 20% fewer tourists than last year.

Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday at Graceland

2023-12-22 by Manuel Santos

Elvis Presley’s birthday at Graceland in Memphis

Graceland announces guests and activities for a four-day birthday celebration for Elvis, including the unveiling of a new artifact on January 8.

20 Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts for Travellers

2023-12-21 by Manuel Santos

Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts

These eco-friendly Christmas gifts for travellers serve as a reminder of the beauty and fragility of the planet.

The Dyrt Is 2023’s Top Camping App

2023-12-20 by Manuel Santos

The Dyrt

The Dyrt remained the top camping app in 2023, with the most downloads for camping availability, photos, and reviews.

Best-selling Holiday Reads of 2023

2023-12-19 by Manuel Santos

Best-selling Holiday Reads of 2023

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to cosy up with some of the best-selling holiday reads of 2023. Dive into captivating stories that transport you to far-off lands, unravel gripping mysteries, and warm your heart with tales of love and friendship. Whether you’re seeking a thrilling page-turner or a heartwarming romance, this curated list […]

International SOS: Essential Travel Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

2023-12-18 by Manuel Santos

International SOS

International SOS, the top global health and security risk services company, offers expert advice for managing travel risks and protecting workforces during the holidays.

Fiji Airways and JetBlue Announce New Interline Partnership

2023-12-08 by Manuel Santos

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways announced a new interline partnership with United States-based airline JetBlue. This collaboration allows guests to seamlessly purchase fares for both airlines on a single ticket, enabling smooth connections between Fiji Airways and JetBlue flights. Passengers will benefit from a comprehensive check-in process from the initial departure point to their final destination. Andre Viljoen, […]

Deepdub Rolls out Royalty Program for AI Voice Clones

2023-12-08 by Manuel Santos

Deepdub

Deepdub has just launched its Voice Artist Royalty Program, ideal for travel content creators.

Top 10 Press Release Distribution Sites for Travel and Hospitality

2023-12-07 by Manuel Santos

Newspaper

Here are the top 10 press release distribution sites specifically tailored for the travel and hospitality industry to help you choose the press release distribution solution that fits your scope and budget.

Heraklion Airport 8.5 MM Passengers

2023-12-07 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion Airport on Crete

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” has achieved a significant milestone by handling over 8.6 million passengers in the span of a single season from January to November of this year. This sets a new all-time record for the airport, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. Airport Manager George Pliakas has projected that the total […]

Unmanned Police Drones in the Cretan Skies

2023-12-06 by Manuel Santos

Unmanned Police Drones in the Cretan Skies

The Hellenic Police (EL.AS) has set up a team to operate police drones in Heraklion and other regional police departments.

Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0 Conference Starts Tomorrow

2023-12-06 by Manuel Santos

Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0

The biggest conference for sports management and one of the largest in Europe, “Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0,” is back richer than ever. The conference will feature over 60 distinguished speakers, making it one of the largest conferences in Europe for sports management. The event will take place from December 7 to December 9, […]

Białowieża Forest Winter Wildlife Festival in January 2024

2023-12-06 by Manuel Santos

During the Białowieża Forest Winter Wildlife Festival nature lovers can see elks in their natural habitat.

Wildlife Poland invites outdoors enthusiasts to the Białowieża Forest Winter Wildlife Festival between January 20-27, 2024.

RVshare and Spot2Nite Team up for 2024 Solar Eclipse Packages

2023-12-05 by Manuel Santos

Solar eclipse 2024

Anticipation is mounting for the solar eclipse 2024, with numerous individuals making plans to journey to prime viewing locations to behold this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

PLAY Offers Holiday Flights from $79

2023-12-04 by Manuel Santos

Play A320

Today, PLAY, an affordable Icelandic airline that operates flights between North America and Europe, is spreading holiday joy to all travellers by offering flights to Iceland for just $79 and to popular European destinations for $99. From today until December 8, 2023, passengers have the opportunity to book roundtrip flights at incredibly low prices, which […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Winter Chalet Experiences in Time for Christmas

2023-11-30 by Manuel Santos

Winter Chalet

IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a Winter Chalet Campaign to start the cosy season at Luxury & Lifestyle Hotels. IHG has teamed up with celebrity tastemakers Corey Damen Jenkins and Maren Morris to bring the winter magic to its guests.

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi Offers Inviting Spaces for a Winter Escape in Georgia

2023-11-27 by Manuel Santos

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi exterior

At Rooms Hotel Kazbegi the breathtaking views are the star of the show. The panoramic terrace, which spans the entire length of the complex, grants its visitors unparalleled visibility of the majestic snow-capped Kazbegi.

Four Seasons and Tay Group Reveal Four Seasons Standalone Private Residences in Istanbul

2023-11-23 by Manuel Santos

Four Seasons Standalone Private Residences

As the newest standalone Private Residences in the brand’s collection, the upcoming Istanbul project from Four Seasons will offer buyers the chance to live in one of the world’s most vibrant destinations with the renowned care of Four Seasons at their doorstep. Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential firm Four Seasons, in collaboration with Tay […]

Hellenic Food Authority: Warning and Consumer Protection Advice Against Olive Oil Fraud

2023-11-20 by Manuel Santos

olive oil prices surge

The Hellenic Food Authority “EFET” warns consumers and businesses about olive oil adulteration and olive oil fraud.

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