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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Top Reasons Why You Should Use a Hotel Proposal Software

2018-11-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Proposal software may be worth more than you expect. Here are five reasons why you should be using it to grow your hospitality business.

Prassin Aloga in Heraklion Has Heart and Gusto

2018-10-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Prassin Aloga mural

Prassin Aloga is a creative Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Heraklion. The seasonal menu is inspired and the eatery is unpretentious and welcoming.

In Vouves, a 3000-year-old Olive Tree Is a Fascinating Sight

2018-09-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves

The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves is 3000 years old. It has an impressive trunk, called by the locals striftolia. Read on to learn why.

Hoteliers, HTTPS Is Imperative!

2018-09-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Besides being an SEO ranking factor, HTTPS is an imperative for user’s peace of mind. Sites marked “not secure” in Chrome may loose vistors and ROI.

Pisztory Palace, Bratislava’s Hip Community Center Aims to Engage Disadvantaged Groups

2018-09-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Pisztory Palace

The Pisztory Palace is a historic landmark of Bratislava, just five minutes by car or fifteen minutes on foot from Mamaison Residence Sulekova.  Local pharmacist Felix Pisztory appointed architects and builders to erect the superb estate in the 1890s. It preserves many of its original features, including gilded frescoes on the ceiling and mosaic flooring in the […]

They Have a 2000-Year-Old Olive Tree in Vatolakkos, and It’s “Elevated”

2018-09-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Elevated Olive Tree of Vatolakkos

The 2000-year-old Elevated Olive Tree of Vatolakkos is one of 14 ancient monumental olive trees scattered around Crete.

Phoenix Rising: The Cretan Eden in Skordalou

2018-09-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete

The Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete are a wonder. They occupy a valley on the mountain slopes of Lekfka Ori in Skordalou. Their story reminds of the legend of the Phoenix. Read on to learn why.

Finding Philoxeníā in the Birthplace of El Greco

2018-09-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Forest Fodele

Maria Vamboukaki’s small souvenir shop, the “Cretan Fodele House,” is right at the entrance in the village, somewhere on the right. It sells some of the usual knickknacks tourists like to buy as mementos of Crete, but when you step inside, things change. Occupying a modest part of a wall, a few icons of Greek Orthodox […]

Ceramics, Churches, and Hikes: Off-the-beaten-path in Georgioupoli

2018-09-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kournas St. George Church

Georgioupoli has excellent conditions for beach lovers, but it also attracts tourists who love the mountains and the countryside.

Coca-Cola Bottle Design Celebrates the Minoan Legacy of Crete

2018-08-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

coca cola crete

Coca-Cola Greece and its bottling partner, Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon, have launched a new bottle design that celebrates the Minoan past of the island of Crete.

Newly Renovated, Mythos Palace Is All You Need for a Family Stay in Georgioupolis

2018-08-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mythos Palace Resort & Spa

Mythos Palace is the perfect Cretan address for a relaxed family holiday. It has everything you need withing its gated resort complex, plus a Blue Flag beach in a Natura 2000 protected area. The on-site Aegeo Spa is just what mommies need for some self-care and well-deserved pampering.

7 Diving and Snorkeling Centers in Santorini to Explore the Deep Blue

2018-04-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Atlantis Dive center & Boat training school

There are many treasures into the deep blue of the southern Aegean Sea and you can discover many of them in the Lost City of Atlantis. We’ve rounded up seven diving and snorkeling centers in Santorini that will make you fall in love with the world of the mermaids.

Breaking News: Sandstorm on Crete – in Images

2018-03-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

sandstorm crete

Crete has been experiencing a wretched sandstorm since about 4 pm today and the air is already unbreathable. But the images are breathtaking. Using no filters, these are the island sceneries of the day.

If 2018 Is Ultra Violet, Would You Adjust Your Hotel Decor?

2017-12-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet

Pantone revealed its annual Color of the Year on December 7, 2017: a joyful purple they called “Ultra Violet.” And the thing is that the media already praised the choice. “A nod to creativity, originality, and Prince,” Elizabeth Wellington writes.

Five Things to Do in Budapest for an Enchanted Winter City Adventure

2017-12-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Lukacs Bath SPArty

From SPArties to skiing and romantic views from a rooftop igloo at 365 Bar, Budapest is the ideal destination for an enchanted winter city escape.

Something’s in the Air: How Hotels Use Scent Marketing to Entice Guests

2017-12-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Holiday Inn and Sofitel, among other hotels worldwide, use scent marketing to impact the mood of their guests. Is there science behind the fragrance holiday trend in hotels?

Five Christmas Stories to Inspire Love for Travel and Hospitality

2017-12-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Christmas stories

Within the following lines, hopefully, you will find the Christmas story that will inspire you to travel or to open your doors to strangers this year.

Trenčín Mesto Módy Returns to the City of Fashion in September

2017-07-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Trenčín Mesto Módy

Trenčín Mesto Módy, a legendary fashion festival, will return after nearly a decade pause to the Slovak “city of fashion” in September.

22 Sites that Pay Travel Writers

2017-05-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

travel writing

If you are a travel writer, you are in a very lucrative business. Chances are you already have a popular blog, and you are making a name for yourself by participating in travel contests, guest blogging, or simply by grabbing the best travel writing gigs in your niche. Are you ready for more?

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Five Reasons to Visit Borjomi This Summer

2017-05-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Borjomi

Borjomi has always attracted adventure travelers. It has tranquil surroundings perfect for long hikes, but it’s even more appealing for white-water rafting.

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