A recent conference in St. Petersburg, Russia saw the heads of the Baltic Sea States meet up to discuss protecting the already heavily polluted Baltic, and each country’s responsibility for the task. With environmental sustainability on every leaders lips these days, we thought we would take a look at the ups and downs of one of the world’s most fascinating seas.
Putin Discusses Rebuilding Moscow Museum of New Western Art
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his cabinet and the government of the Russian Ferderation to evaluate whether or not to re-establish the Moscow Museum of New Western / modern / art. Putin’s recent “Direct Line” conversations are said to be the stimulus for this move apparently aimed at reclaiming for Moscow elements of Russia’s glorious past form the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.
#Travel Tuesday Tips on Travel Tech: Don’t Cry for Expedia
Reading news in travel technology this morning any interested party might be a bit confused over all the smoke signals going out from online players. The New York Times suggests simply “Fewer, Bigger Travel Sites”, Expedia stocks are down on the one hand, and their mobile app is revamped a superhuman helper on the other. Meanwhile a startup called Bookt LLC takes a shot at Airbnb.com and vacations. I guess the good news is, travel technology is really still alive and doing well.
European Commission Turns Cold Shoulder to More Exlusionism
Last week the European Commission turned a cold shoulder to ideas of permanently banning certain EU nationals entry, and the subsequent negative impact certain rules might have on overall tourism. A Commission spokesman reportedly accused ministers of misrepresenting figures showing immigration problems.
Five Healthy Summer Breaks You Can’t Miss in 2013
Summer is finally upon us, and not since the last Ice Age has the sunny season been more needed. At least this is true for those of us in the Northern hemisphere. Just in time for your Summer fun and vacation planning, Argo presents five must visit vacation wonderlands for 2013.
Accor Axes Hennequin – Stocks Reactive
French hotel conglomerate Accor has had bad economic news for some time now, and 2013 first quarter results are blamed for the Europe hotel giant having fired CEO Denis Hennequin. According to news from Accor, the board voted to terminate Hennequin effective yesterday.
5 Free Attractions To See In London This Spring
With the winter months behind us, many of us will be looking to brighten up our lives from the cold and drizzly British spring. Unsurprisingly, the capital is often the first name on many tourists’ lips as they look to soak up the London culture and feast their eyes on some of the world’s most iconic sights.
Northern Cyprus Tourism: Not at All Gloom and Doom
Recent news of banking system problems on the Island of Cyprus have already had further negative impact on Cyprus where inbound tourism is concerned. And, considering the impact tourism has on the overall Cyprus economy, this is maybe the worst sort of news. However, not so many travelers might know that travel to Northern Cyprus shows no such real or percieved banking or other difficulty. You see, Northen Cyprus (officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) is in many ways a wholly separate system.
Five for Five Star Stays in Budapest
Budapest is one of those places everyone should see once, and when your chance arrives to visit what better way to stay than in the veritable lap of luxury. Argo Travel suggestions for either side of the Danube there in Hungary include some names you all know, and a few you may never have heard of. Famous for you, or not, your luxuriant time in this capital of culture will be none-the-less unforgettable.
Romania’s People’s Cathedral: For Salvation or Resurrecting Greatness?
Travelers to Romania may some day in the near future view the marvel Romanian Orthodox People’s Salvation Cathedral (Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului Românesc), the infrastructure of which is now completed. Located on Calea 13 Septembrie in Bucharest, the cathedral will stands 120 feet tall, able to accommodate 5,000 of the faithful at once.
Paradise That Time Forgot: The Pearl of the Caucasus
Before Miami Beach became a hotspot in the early 20th Century, when Tahiti was an as yet unheard of travel paradise, Borjomi in Georgia was a garden of delight for generations. As far back as the early 1800’s the tropical climate and crystal mineral waters of Borjomi were a prized commodity.
Hotel V Nesplein – The Amsterdam Stay You Need
Situated in a completely transformed historic building, the 43 room luxury hotel also boasts of trans-formative owners too. With Amsterdam in a bit of need of a PR boost, this chic and starches new hotel is just the ticket. One of Hotel V’s visionaries, Jan Stuurman, believes showing people the real Amsterdam, rather than the perceived haven for prostitution and illicit marijuana use, is simply part of the hotel’s mission.
El Cheapo Europe Flights Dominate Market
According to the Amadeus Air Traffic Travel Intelligence report recently released, budget flights in Europe and other regions are trending to dominate air travel. The report reveals low cost carriers taking up as much 14% of all air travel, while cheap flights in Europe account for 38% overall.
Greece’s Foodie Star Stella Metsovas Talks Greek Food
We had the opportunity recently to speak with clinical nutritionist and media health expert Stella Metsovas about her recommendations for travelers to Greece. Metsovas is one of the world’s best known experts in organic and healthy foods and lifestyles.
Kaunas Photo Jubilee Begins in Lithuania’s Second City
Yesterday in Kaunas, LIthuania the start of the Kaunas Photo Jubilee began starting this year’s season with a festive creative note. The tenth in the series, the event will feature hundreds of photos from as many photographers around the world.
Places You Never Heard Of: Russia’s Arkhangelsk
This travel Tuesday, Argo presents another fascinating place most people never heard of. The name of the Russian city Arkhangelsk literally does mean Archangel in the English language, but despite some comparisons with Los Angeles in the US, this arctic wonder is light years away from California, in more ways than distance too. Let us show you a little bit about another of Russia’s fascinating attractions.
Our Global Community – Visa and Immigration Systems Failures
In a global community that still harbors the fragmented resentments and fears of past wars and Cold wars, the weary traveler must often be left wanting. Wanting answers as to how come air travel and cross border movement are still do archaic, that is.
Russia’s Putin and Netherlands’ Queen Beatrix Commemorate Cultural Cooperation
Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands attended a unique exposition to commemorate the Year of Russia in the Netherlands and Year of the Netherlands in Russia. As part of President Putin’s meetup Netherlands heads of state, he and the Queen visited the Hermitage on the Amstel Museum for the ongoing Peter the Great: the Inspired Tsar exhibition there.
Argo Exclusive: Kayaking Historic Crete with Dana Paskiewicz
Argo Travel News had a chance recently to connect with kayak adventurer Dana Paskiewicz (left), Marketing Director of The Northwest Passage, an adventure travel company that aimed at travel from the North Pole to warm southern waters and beyond.
Five Superb Hotels for Your Crete Getaway
If Winter weather has you ready for fun in the sun what better value is there than Crete? The land of the Minoans is possessed not only of one of the world’s healthiest climates, but aquamarine seas and cultural events, ancient history, and best of all the friendliest people anywhere. Add in some luxury treatment and the best seaside values one can imagine, and you have a vacation option fit for any fantasy getaway notion.
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