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An Anticipation Fix – Five Amazing Resort Developments

Phil Butler

A selection of some of the most interesting resort developments, and vacation experiences that are already available for your bucket list.

2 years ago

Bardonecchia Tops Borovets as Europe’s Budget Ski Resort in 2023

Manuel Santos

Italy’s Bardonecchia is the best value ski resort in the Eurozone, surpasing Bulgaria’s Borovets from its top spot for the first time since 2019.

2 years ago

DiscoverCars.com Top Winter Getaway Destinations for 2023

Iorgos Pappas

DiscoverCars.com announced the Top Winter Getaway Destinations for 2023, an annual ranking of budget-friendly cities in Europe.

2 years ago

Plan Your Perfect Getaway with Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2024

Victoria Udrea

To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Lonely Planet has revealed its list of the World’s Top 50 Cities, Countries, Regions, Best Value, and Sustainable Destinations to visit in 2024. Best in Travel 2024 has gone beyond the usual top 10 cities, countries, and regions and now includes two new categories: best value and best sustainable destinations. […]

2 years ago

OAG: Top 15 Mediterranean Travel Destinations

Victoria Udrea

The top 15 Mediterranean destinations with the highest growth rates are all in the South East, each experiencing an increase in international seat capacity of over 100% compared to Summer 2013.

2 years ago

Here’s the Tipping Points for Those Tempted to Fly to Greece Now

Phil Butler

After you look at these Instagram photos of amazing Greece, we’re sure some of you will go ahead and book those flights.

5 years ago

Egypt Counting on Russian Tourists to Help Tourism Recover

Argophilia Travel News

Egyptian tourism officials are optimistic about more visitors in 2021. Officials hope Russian tourists will power a recovery of the sector.

5 years ago

BoogelWoogel 2021 Aims to Set Digital Swimsuit Downhill Record

Phil Butler

Skiers and snowboarders worldwide will congregate online for this year’s modified version of the famous BoogelWoogel downhill ski event.

5 years ago

Trivago Data Shows Brits Ready to Gtf Outta Britain for Vacations

Argophilia Travel News

A recent survey conducted by leading travel platform Trivago shows that 40% of Britons will do anything for a vacation.

5 years ago

Bulgaria’s Ski Resorts Remain Open for COVID-19 Holidays

Argophilia Travel News

Bulgaria officials say they have no intention of canceling ski holidays in the country.

5 years ago

Hoteliers in North Africa Focusing on 2021 Positives

Phil Butler

Hoteliers in North African countries are beginning to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Flights and investments on the rise.

5 years ago

Tunisia’s Tourism Industry Collapses Due to COVID-19

Phil Butler

Tunisia’s tourism sector has collapsed, with losses exceeding 60 percent. The reports indicate many hotels at risk of closing permanently.

5 years ago

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Stories of Interest

Sitia Wildfire

Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

2026-09-21 By Iorgos Pappas

A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue battling scattered active hotspots.

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Jellyfish Influx Hits Paleokastro and Heraklion Beaches Amid Late-Season Heat

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

Jellyfish have been reported near Paleokastro and other beaches in Heraklion, and swimmers are urged to take care when entering the water.

Mylopotamos police investigation

Cretan Counter-Terrorism Squad Smashes Subsidy Fraud and Drug Ring in Mylopotamos Sweep

2026-09-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Ten people were arrested in Mylopotamos after a months-long police investigation into alleged livestock subsidy fraud, drugs, theft, tax violations, and other offenses.

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French Swimmer Found Dead After Search Off Mades, Crete

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

A French tourist was found dead at sea off Mades near Agia Pelagia after an extensive search involving the Coast Guard, fishermen, divers, and aerial resources.

Heraklion power cuts catering tourist season

Heraklion Power Cuts Hit Restaurants, Tourism, and Local Businesses

2026-09-20 By Victoria Udrea

Repeated power outages across Heraklion have left households and businesses counting losses, with restaurants reporting spoiled food, canceled bookings and lost revenue during Crete’s tourist season.

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