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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

11 months ago

Sleeping in the Trees, Dining Under the Stars: Ritz-Carlton’s Masai Mara Debut

Arthur Butler

The Ritz-Carlton introduces its first safari retreat in Kenya’s Masai Mara. With treetop suites, Maasai rituals, private safaris, and conservation initiatives, it blends luxury with wilderness.

11 months ago

Robert Redford Remembered: Five Months in Heraklion and a Lifetime of Cinema

Victoria Udrea

Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford, who has died at 89, once told Greek Reporter he had lived in Heraklion, Crete, for five months in the 1960s.

12 months ago

Gebana Imports Organic Avocados from Crete

Victoria Udrea

Gebana partners with small farmers in Crete to export organic avocados to the EU. Available for delivery from November 2025.

12 months ago

Thonga Beach Lodge and Mabibi Community Turn Heritage into Future

Iorgos Pappas

At South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Thonga Beach Lodge and the Mabibi community unite to protect turtles, preserve heritage, and prove that tourism can fuel both pride and paychecks.

12 months ago

Piraeus Taste Festival 2025 Celebrates Seafood, Culture, and Zero Waste

Victoria Udrea

Piraeus hosts its 4th Taste Festival, filling the port with seafood creations, cultural events, and a fair celebrating Greek gastronomy.

12 months ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group Becomes First in Greece With ORA Standard Certification

Victoria Udrea

Metaxa Hospitality Group celebrates 50 years by becoming the first in Greece to receive ORA Standard certification.

12 months ago

EU Wants Your Hotel Reviews to Actually Be Real

Iorgos Pappas

The European Commission launched a Code of Conduct to ensure online tourism reviews are authentic, transparent, and reliable, tackling fake feedback across Europe.

1 year ago

Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.

1 year ago

Old Manali Travel Guide: The Hippie Heart of the Himalayas

Lydia Colman

Tucked away in the green folds of Himachal Pradesh, Old Manali is the kind of place thatwhispers rather than shouts. It’s not about fast-paced sightseeing or touristy gimmicks. It’s aboutchill vibes, cozy cafes, mountain magic, and a laid-back lifestyle that makes you want to stayforever. If you’re looking for a trip that’s more about feeling […]

1 year ago

PwC Reveals Americans Cut Holiday Spending but Refuse to Skip Travel in 2025

Kostas Raptis

PwC’s 2025 holiday survey shows U.S. consumers slashing gift budgets by 11% but keeping travel and entertainment a priority, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the way.

1 year ago

The Coolest Boat Trips Around the World

Argophilia Travel News

Tourists seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty often choose boat trips along the Mediterranean coast.

1 year ago

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We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

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Stories of Interest

Giorgos Mazonakis

Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

2026-09-09 By Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

Crete overtourism

How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

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