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Seabourn Delivers Expansive 2018 Season With New Marquee Ports In Europe

Argophilia Travel News

Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, is gearing up to allow guests to immerse themselves in the best of Europe in 2018. Following the launch of the line’s newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, in May this year, travelers will be able to enjoy an expanded menu of more than 41 individual departures.

Argo Reviews: 2018’s Best Water Shoes

Phil Butler

Here’s a first in an ongoing series on “stuff you need” to enhance your travel experiences. Today we focus on foot gear for people headed to the Aegean and other seaside wonders.

Crete Adventures: Traversing Kallikratis Hell

Phil Butler

With its asphalt barely solidified under the blistering Cretan sun of a dozen years, the road in between Kapsodasos and Kalikratis villages in southwestern Crete is nothing less than worldwide notorious.

Legend of the Drosoulites: Crete’s Magnificent 600

Phil Butler

Coming up at the end of May visitors to Crete will have the chance to witness first hand the mysticism that makes this island in the Aegean so special. Each year at this time the ghosts of the brave Drosoulites (“dew shadows”) appear on the beach as shadowy figures of treading the early morning dew.

Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Hotel Renegade: Tom Magnuson

Argophilia Travel News

Magnuson Worldwide founder Tom Magnuson is responsible for creating the fastest-growing hotel brand of all time, with more new hotels added in the last ten years than eight of the brand’s ten biggest competitors. Here, the founder shares the most important lessons learned through starting a successful hotel chain such as Magnuson, and how these lessons can help you make the most of your own independent hotel.

Ancient Destinations Crete: The City-State of Sivritos

Aleksandr Shatskih

Situated in the tiny village of Thronos, atop the hill of Kefala, Ancient Sivritos in the prefecture of Rethymno was once one of Crete’s most influential independent cities. Like the famous cities of Axos, Lappa, and Eleftherna, the city held unique importance.

Blue Star Ferries Social Responsibility Program

Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Blue Star Ferries about an educational and cultural initiative for primary school children from the Aegean islands speaks volumes for the ferry lines’ contributions to culture and investing in the future.

Cobalt Air Connects Abu Dhabi and Larnarca

Phil Butler

Hot on the heels of this week’s earlier route announcement to Dusseldorf, Cobalt Air announced a new three times weekly service linking Abu Dhabi with Larnaca, beginning on 25 February. Cyprus’ largest airline will offer its new signature business class on the route.