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Valentine’s Day at The Aquincum Hotel Budapest

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you want to spend your Valentine’s Day at The Aquincum Hotel Budapest you can book their Sweet Valentine package for a memorable escape in two.

9 years ago

Valentine’s Day in Chateau St. Havel Prague

Aleksandr Shatskih

Chateau St. Havel Prague, a luxury hotel in a 13th Century castle, offers a special St. Valentine´s stay package that celebrates the whole month of February.

9 years ago

AR Will Change the Hotel Experience Forever

Phil Butler

For those who thought augmented and virtual reality technologies were just for gamers, news from Chinese search giant Baidu tells of the company building an AR lab to research and build experiences for the digital world. Across the spectrum of the mobile-digital realm, companies are in a frenzied uptake mode for developing and launching AR capability. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the travel, booking, and hospitality experience spaces.

9 years ago

Europe’s Travelers in Snowy Grip

Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe is in a deep freeze this week as dozens of flights, ferry services, and auto traffic have been disrupted by freezing and snowy conditions at destinations like Greece, Italy and Turkey.

9 years ago

Russia’s Kitchen Bachelor: Coolest Cook This Side of Kamchatka

Phil Butler

Argophilia Travel News is launching a new feature series from one of Russia’s most interesting media/culinary celebrities, the producer of Russia One’s most popular “Sunday Time”, and founder of Kitchen Bachelor (Кухня Холостяка), Evgeny Maruskin.

9 years ago

Europe’s Five Most Innovative Hotels 2016

Phil Butler

2016 has witnessed many shifts toward the cutting edge of hospitality from the emergence of Big Data analytics to the sharing economy and beyond. 2016 began with a promise of innovation and renewed profitability and ends on a note of strong growth for many hotels. In Europe, the long list of innovators in the hotel space […]

9 years ago

Where is Santa Now? NORAD Tracks Pere Noel as He Travels

Aleksandr Shatskih

NORAD Tracks Pere Noel on Dec. 24 until 5 a.m. EST on Dec. 25. Let us know when Father Christmas travels over and Eastern European country!

9 years ago

9 Tips for Doing a Great Job as a Guest PR Pro

Aleksandr Shatskih

Have you ever considered the Guest PR professionals and their role in hospitality? They are not always the people who greet you. Sometimes they work behind the scenes, but they are the people who address your suggestions, who read the surveys you fill in and advise the management to implement changes to meet your expectations. As […]

9 years ago

Here Are the 10 Hottest Travel Stories of 2016

Argophilia Travel News

2016 was such a great year for travel. Memories were made, places were discovered, and stories are shared. Here are 10 of the most popular.

9 years ago

Straightforward Social PR for Hoteliers: the HAPA Concept

Mihaela Lica Butler

Introducing the HAPA concept for social PR: Hospitality, Adaptability, Personas, and Ambassadors.

9 years ago

Croatian Christmas Traditions that Make the Holiday Special

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Croatian Christmas is celebrated on December 25th and preparations for this blessed holiday begin with the Advent. The Christmas season ends with the Epiphany on January 6.

9 years ago

An Orthodox Christmas in Bulgaria

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria celebrates the Orthodox Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar on December 25. Here are some of their Christmas traditions.

9 years ago

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Featured Stories

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

Special Olympics Kayaking Games AI illustration

Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Heraklion Fishermen Protest

Cretan Fishermen Stage Black-Flag Protest Over Fuel Costs and Regulations

Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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