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Europeans Proclaim: “Central America or Bust This Summer”

Phil Butler

As far as world beaches go, apparently many out there choose Cancun as the choice of beach getaways for Summer 2013. According to Orbitz the No. 1 international Summer beach hotspot is the legendary Spring Break destination in Mexico. Mexico and Central America are not only heating up temperature wise this Summer, but visitation wise.

European Parliament Open House This Weekend

Aleksandr Shatskih

This Saturday the Festival of Europe begins in Brussels and Luxembourg and to commemorate the fest the European Parliament and other EU institutions will be open to the public. For those interested in witnessing how the Parliament works, this is a unique opportunity for a hands-on experience.

Tunisia Unleashes Big Tourism Campaign

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Tunisian National Tourist Board has just begun their first ever tourism ad campaign for the UK and Europe. Aimed at bringing more visitors from the United Kingdom and continental Europe, the catchy new ad campaign spotlights the depth or what Tunisia has to offer travelers.

Saving Our Seas for Tomorrow: The Baltic

Phil Butler

A recent conference in St. Petersburg, Russia saw the heads of the Baltic Sea States meet up to discuss protecting the already heavily polluted Baltic, and each country’s responsibility for the task. With environmental sustainability on every leaders lips these days, we thought we would take a look at the ups and downs of one of the world’s most fascinating seas.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Beats Q1 Expecations

Aleksandr Shatskih

Good news in the hospitality sector, at least for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., first quarter earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations. According to RevPAR, performance of Starwood same-store hotels grew worldwide by some 3.4 percent.

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.