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Crimea for Vacation: Beyond CNN and the Political Stir

Phil Butler

CNN and other mainstream media need westerners to feel like geo-policy has somehow ruined the Crimea peninsula for tourism. Since voting to return to being Russian, the people of this fascinating part of the world have weathered a political blitz, sanctions, and outsiders doing everything possible to misrepresent the reality there. Here is a candid […]

9 years ago

Junibor Ünnep, a Wine Festival by DiVino in Budapest

Mihaela Lica Butler

The 2016 edition of Junibor Wine Festival by DiVino takes place this weekend in Budapest at Szent István tér, in front of the Basilica.

10 years ago

Wizz Air Now Connects Gatwick and Bucharest

Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air has just announced the launch of its first flights from Gatwick beginning in June. The Eastern Europe focused budget carrier currently operates from eight other UK airports including Luton.

10 years ago

Malta Hosts 14th Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Maltese Member Public Broadcasting Services Ltd (PBS) have announced that the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place this November in Malta. PBS is slated to host the event in November, in the capital of Valletta.

10 years ago

Sochi Resorts All But Completely Booked

Phil Butler

The Mayor of Sochi told reporters this week, 2016 promises the resort near full occupancy. At a session of the public coucil, Anatoly Pakhomov said the resort town will see upwards of 96% occupancy in 2016.

10 years ago

Spring comes to Vladivostok carrying promise

Aleksandr Shatskih

Weather forecasters have promised the people of Vladivostok a beautiful, warm Spring. News today shows their predictions were correct, as balmy winds brush the faces of residents and visitors standing in full sun for the first time in months. Winter jackets have disappeared, and the parks are once again full of cyclists, tourists, and children playing.

10 years ago

Brussels Travel Advisory: Threat Level 4

Aleksandr Shatskih

The UK and other governments have issued a travel advisory for citizens traveling throughout Europe in the wake of the Brussels bombings. Explosions at Zaventem International Airport today, 22 March, 2016, accompanied by another blast at Maalbeek station in central Brussels, have caused fairly major travel disruptions and concern.

10 years ago

InterContinental Hotels Adds Luxurious Venice Hotel

Aleksandr Shatskih

InterContinental Hotels Group has signed its first luxury hotel in Venice, Italy, the lavish 16th Century Palazzo Nani in the heart of the city. Scheduled to open at the start of 2018, the new IHG property will run under a franchise agreement with Gruppo Cordifin and H.n.h Hotels & Resorts Management.

10 years ago

Russia Tourists to Flow to Egypt Again

Aleksandr Shatskih

Last week the Chairman of the Russian state Duma, Sergei Naryshkin announced the imminent return of touristic flows from Russia to Egypt soon. Since the tragic downing of the A321 airliner outbound from Sharm El Sheikh in October, 2015, popular Egyptian destinations saw virtually no visits from Russians.

10 years ago

Another Collection of European Hotel Gems

Aleksandr Shatskih

Autumn is a special time of the year anywhere, but certainly in Europe. In the heart of the “old continent” hundreds of quaint, charming and often inspiring hotels stays await. Here’s a small selection of places our staff has either stayed or heard of via word of mouth. From Austria to Romania, this time of […]

10 years ago

TripAdvisor Names Best Europe Beaches

Phil Butler

Just in time for Spring, TripAdvisor has named the top 25 beaches in Europe for 2015 in the Traveler’s Choice Awards. With Spring having sprung just in the nick of time, what better information do those with cabin fever over the winter need? Here’s a look at some fantastic beaches to start warming up at […]

11 years ago

Cool luxury hotspots in Cape Town to spend your holidays

Aleksandr Shatskih

South Africa’s Cape Town is a superb metropolis. Packed with enticing beaches, vast vineyards, and lavish mountain ranges, spending your holiday here can be an unforgettable adventure. The city is defined by the Table Mountain National Park and crowded with numerous other nature reserves that will take your breath away. Green Point Park and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are must-see attractions.

11 years ago

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2026-09-23 By Argophilia Travel News

The 7th International Traditional Dance Festival in Chersonissos features 450 dancers from seven countries, street parades, and free performances.

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