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Five Healthy Summer Breaks You Can’t Miss in 2013

Phil Butler

Summer is finally upon us, and not since the last Ice Age has the sunny season been more needed. At least this is true for those of us in the Northern hemisphere. Just in time for your Summer fun and vacation planning, Argo presents five must visit vacation wonderlands for 2013.

Accor Axes Hennequin – Stocks Reactive

Phil Butler

French hotel conglomerate Accor has had bad economic news for some time now, and 2013 first quarter results are blamed for the Europe hotel giant having fired CEO Denis Hennequin. According to news from Accor, the board voted to terminate Hennequin effective yesterday.

Planning the Perfect Summer Day Trip

Argo Contributor

A day trip can be the perfect way to spend some extra quality time with your family, friends or colleagues. During the summer you don’t want to be stuck indoors, you want to enjoy the fresh air and sun. I know we don’t get the best summer in the UK but when the sun is shining you need to make the most of it.

5 Free Attractions To See In London This Spring

Phil Butler

With the winter months behind us, many of us will be looking to brighten up our lives from the cold and drizzly British spring. Unsurprisingly, the capital is often the first name on many tourists’ lips as they look to soak up the London culture and feast their eyes on some of the world’s most iconic sights.

Best Resorts for Snowboarding Next Season

Argo Contributor

Snowboarding is for all the thrill seekers out there. It gives you a rush that can’t be duplicated but some Ski resorts in the US and Europe have banned snowboarding all together so they can target more families. But there are still some amazing resorts that are specifically for snowboarding and have embraced the sport. For the perfect snowboarding experience you need a fast slope that offers you the best bumps and jumps.

5 of the World’s Most Exotic Locations for Summer 2013

Argo Contributor

With summer fast approaching, if you haven’t started considering locations for your summer vacation, what are you waiting for? Booking now offers the opportunity to grab some of the very best deals to a range of fabulous locations around the world, but what if you want to go all out this year, travel further afield and in turn spend a little bit more money? Where do you start? Where will you go?

Traveling the World for A Year – “What If?”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Did you ever wonder; “What would it be like just to travel the world?” Well, what if you found out it would not actually cost so much to travel around the world in a year? The infographic below aims to show just how economical your dream trip round Earth could be.

Hotel V Nesplein – The Amsterdam Stay You Need

Phil Butler

Situated in a completely transformed historic building, the 43 room luxury hotel also boasts of trans-formative owners too. With Amsterdam in a bit of need of a PR boost, this chic and starches new hotel is just the ticket. One of Hotel V’s visionaries, Jan Stuurman, believes showing people the real Amsterdam, rather than the perceived haven for prostitution and illicit marijuana use, is simply part of the hotel’s mission.

El Cheapo Europe Flights Dominate Market

Phil Butler

According to the Amadeus Air Traffic Travel Intelligence report recently released, budget flights in Europe and other regions are trending to dominate air travel. The report reveals low cost carriers taking up as much 14% of all air travel, while cheap flights in Europe account for 38% overall.

Iran Earthquake: PAGER Orange Event

Aleksandr Shatskih

This morning an earthquake of a magnitude of 7.8 struck 83 kilometers East of Khash, Iran just before 11.00 UTC time. According to the report from the ÙSGS, the PAGER level of this event was Orange, which indicates severe damage and loss of life.