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Macedonia ski season underway

Phil Butler

Ski season is officially underway in Macedonia. The news services there report the country’s mountains covered totally after a heavy snowfall last night. According to the reports Kozuv revived half a meter overnight.

11 years ago

Touring Alsace, Champagne & the Ardennes by car

Argo Contributor

So you decided to arrange your independent trip by car. And immediately a lot of questions arise: where to start the trip, what should you take with you, what documents are required, where to look for accommodation and how to rent a car without spending pots of money?

11 years ago

Moscow’s Lotte Hotel named best in Europe

Phil Butler

Winning the 2014 Prix Villégiature award as the best hotel in Europe, Lotte Hotel in Moscow took home the French awards’ biggest prize this week. Can this fabulous accommodation really be considered a business hotel?

11 years ago

Free WiFi in Greece starting November

Phil Butler

Last year Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras made an unusual promise, to let free WiFi prevail all across Greece by this year. Now, according to the latest reports, come November the dream (some said fantasy) will be realized.

11 years ago

Vote for Airbnb’s best hosts led by VanGos Tsourlakis

Phil Butler

Everybody knows about Airbnb by now. What started as a vacation rental website like 1000 others, has now taken the hospitality world by storm. The world’s leading vacation stay booking destination is now paying tribute to the hosts that make guests’ holidays special. Join me in celebrating my friend VanGos Tsourlakis today, by voting for […]

11 years ago

Sochi Welcomes Formula 1 Fans and Drivers

Phil Butler

According to news from Basel Aero, Sochi International Airport is already welcoming passengers for the upcoming Russian Formula 1 Gran Prix there. Sochi International Airport is expecting passengers to arrive and depart in between 30 countries on board over 730 flights.

11 years ago

A collection of Black Sea architectural gems

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of Europe’s and the world’s most interesting regions, the countries that surround the Black Sea hold many of humankind’s most extraordinary historic and architectural treasures. Architecturally, the region is dotted with Roman, Greek, Ottoman, Byzantine, and neo-classic examples of our finest constructs. From the Crimea to Romania, down to Bulgaria, then to Turkey and Georgia, many largely underestimated wonders await new travelers. Here are but a very few magical ones.

11 years ago

Two Girls visit Crete: Part II

Aleksandr Shatskih

In part two of mine and my friend Diana Abu-Zuaiter’s adventures in Crete takes us to the west of the island and some more luxury, and sandy beach immersion. On this leg we visted Rethymno and Chania from our Cretan home, Mythos Palace Resort & Spa. Come Experience the magic only Crete offers girl tourists seeking solitude and suntans.

11 years ago

Digi.travel Conference & Expo 2014: Meetup with Modern Hospitality

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming in early Winter to Athens, this year’s Digi.travel conference promises keen focus for industry experts tuned to the trends and tech that will power hospitality in the year to come. Organized by the experts at Travel Media Applications, international speakers and attendees will converge on Greece’s capital to learn, brainstorm, and connect on travel business trends.

11 years ago

Two Girls visit Crete: Part I

Aleksandr Shatskih

A recent getaway to the island paradise of Crete proved to my friend Diana Abu-Zuaiter and I once and for all, always expect the unexpected, especially on Mediterranean gems. Crete, unlike another other place either of us have visited, made good on its reputation for hospitality instantly.

11 years ago

Heraklion and Crete Celebrate World Tourism Day Tomorrow

Phil Butler

Starting tomorrow, September 25th, “World Tourism Day” comes to Heraklion in Crete. Organized by the Region of Crete, the event will open at St. Catherine’s Square with a sanctification by the Archbishop of Crete Reverend Mr Irenaeus.

11 years ago

Top 10 Places to Visit in Mainland Portugal

Argo Contributor

Despite its relatively small size, this Atlantic country hides vastly more – even if we count out the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, continental Portugal still remains with a profusion of beautiful places worth visiting.

11 years ago

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HMU researchers created a 3D reconstruction of Firka Fortress in Chania using 17th century maps, revealing the monument as it looked during Venetian rule.

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Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an action plan for a possible crisis in 2026.

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