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Eastern Europe

TUI & ITS To Stay in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Good news for Romania tourism, leading tour operators TUI and ITS have decided not to withdraw from the market there for the coming year. According to the news, the Romanian Ministry of Tourism and Regional Development’s (MDRT’s) recent talks with the German companies ended in success apparently.

Eastern Europe On Pinterest: Part I

Phil Butler

Pinterest is something of a phenomenon when it comes to users being social and loving all things imagery. As a window inside travel too, the boards on Pinterest can reveal a lot about the wonder and beauty of our travel landscape. Argo Travel News decided to start showing off the best boards for those breathtaking places in Eastern Europe.

A Taste of Malta: Delicata Classic Wine Fest

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

Bulgaria Tourism Up for July

Phil Butler

Last month tourist to Bulgaria increase by some 5.0% compared with last year’s figures. Visitors from outside the country reported by Economy Minister Delya Robrev add credibility to the country’s optimism over overall 2012 numbers.

EX-YU Aviation Woes Continue

Aleksandr Shatskih

With Summer nearing an end the EX-YU aviation industry faces some tough decisions ahead. Former Yugoslavian carriers, now fragmented toward their own regional goals, may have to deal alone with insurmountable financial troubles.

End of Summer Eastern European Spots to Hit

Phil Butler

Luxuriant, unique, and just downright fascinating, aren’t these ideas you would love to enjoy for end Summer 2012? Argo Travel News sought out three gems for your beach getaway to end all beach getaways. It’ll be Fall again in a bit, time to jet off to “the other Europe” East of the all too familiar. Turkey to the Austrian border lands and back to Montenegro, here are some five star spots you HAVE to visit.

Varaždin Invites You to Party at Špancirfest

Aleksandr Shatskih

Every August, for 10 days, the Croatian street festival, Spancirfest, transforms Varaždin, Croatia into a massive international community of partygoers. This year, the festival is 24 August 2012 – 02 September 2012.

Vrbnik Shows Off Her Vintners

Aleksandr Shatskih

This August 24 to 25, Vrbnik shows off her vintners, in a local festival known as Island wine days Krk – Vrbnik 2012.

Split Remembers Diocletian

Mihaela Lica Butler

If you are in Split this weekend, you cannot miss the Days of Diocletian, a reenactment of the Roman era, from August 17 to August 20.

Pafos Treasure Hunt: Cyprus Local App

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

Knights and Damsels at Savicenta Medieval Festival 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Taking place this weekend in the idyllic Istrian town from Friday 10 August to Sunday 12, Savicenta Medieval Fesival 2012 promises to delight its visitors with ancient arts and crafts, traditional food, old customs and beautiful parades, all designed to revive Savicenta’s medieval past.