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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

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

perfume

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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Armenia’s Cave Village, Old Khndzoresk Beckons with Spectacular Hikes

2017-05-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Khndzoresk

Old Khndzoresk is one of Armenia’s best destinations for hiking and spelunking. The cave village also reminds of the writing of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Albanian Sazan Island Opens for Tourists This Summer

2017-04-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sazan Island

Sazan Island (Sazani) in Qendër Vlorë will open for tourists this summer, Albania’s Defense Minister Mimi Kodheli announced on April 5, 2017.

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Romanian Easter Traditions: Easter Eggs

2017-04-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Romanian Easter Traditions: Easter Eggs

We mark Easter with an Orthodox tradition from Romania: beautifully decorated Easter Eggs and some of the legends surrounding this ancient art.

Developing Tourism Is a Priority in Azerbaijan

2017-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan tourism spending soared 71% last year and the local government continues to prioritize this industry to reduce its dependence on oil. The country takes proactive steps into simplifying visa procedures for several countries to attract more tourists. The ASAN Visa portal started operating online early in January 2017, allowing easy electronic visa applications for […]

Coming Up in October: Red Bull Freerunning Competition in Oia

2017-04-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Bart van der Linden

Save the date: on October 7, 2017, Oia will welcome the best of the best freerunners in the world and as a spectator, you will be able to see them flying over white-washed walls, domed roofs, and Orthodox church crosses like Greek gods.

Six Travel Startups to Watch in 2017

2017-04-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Six travel startups to watch in 2017

Among the startups to watch in 2017, six have caught my attention for their potential for accelerated growth, but also due to clear benefits they offer for travelers.

Warsaw in Chopin’s Footsteps

2017-04-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Fryderyk Chopin Statue

Warsaw is advertised as the city of Chopin, because the great Polish composer Frédéric François Chopin was born and raised here. His musical genius drew inspiration for many of his early works from the life pulsing on these historic streets, and from the beautiful nature of the local parks. “The muse of his homeland dictates […]

A Royal Wedding Every Season with Mamaison Hotels and Residences

2017-03-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Wedding School event at Mamaison All-Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka Moscow

Perfect moments deserve a perfect setting, and if you plan your wedding in Prague, Moscow, Budapest, Ostrava or Warsaw, Mamaison Hotels offer you style beyond compare, and wedding packages that set the perfect stage for the hours following that instant when two people, sharing a desire to spend forever-after together, tie the proverbial knot. Prague […]

Meet Me in Oia: Five Pastimes to Fall in Love with Santorini

2017-03-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sunrise over Santo Maris Oia

Those who witnessed a sunset over the Aegean from the best vantage point of Oia, know that it is easy to fall in love with Santorini.

Places Under the Aurora Borealis: Russia’s Kola Peninsula

2017-03-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kola Peninsula

Most travelers who plan a vacation to see the Aurora Borealis usually think about destinations like Alaska, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, Greenland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, while Russia comes to mind rarely. So add to your bucket list a trip to the Kola Peninsula as an alternative to more popular travel spots to see the Northern Lights. It’s hard to […]

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