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Scream Out to Celebrate Norway’s Best, “The Scream”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Visit Norway is creating the longest “scream” on our planet to honor the anniversary of Edvard Munch’s birth, the painter of the famous “Scream” painting.

13 years ago

Twitter’s Top 10 Wine Gurus with Pictures

Phil Butler

For travelers to any part of the world, especially those who enjoy the fruits of the vine, connecting with the world of Twitter experts can only be a plus. To that end we compiled the following list of the best wine experts on Twitter, and those who make the best use of images there.

13 years ago

Myanmar Tourism Jumps by 54% in 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Myanmar’s tourist industry has grown substantially on the back of recent moves its government has made to embrace democracy, with tourist arrivals rising by more than 50% over the last 12 months, according to its Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

13 years ago

Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa Coming Soon

Aleksandr Shatskih

Minor Hotel Group has just announced their plans to expand their offerings in the UAE. According to the news a new hotel, the Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa, will be a five star luxury affair to open in Dubai the coming September.

13 years ago

WorldVentures Unveils DreamTrips Rewards

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Friday, WorldVentures announced their latest empowerment of members with their DreamTrips™ Reward Program. According to their announcement, new members who join before April 30 will receive points redeemable toward costs of curated vacations.

13 years ago

Soccer Fan’s Resort Planned for Brazil World Cup 2014

Aleksandr Shatskih

A Brazilian travel operator has just announced a rather novel concept ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup 2014 – it’s planning to open a resort especially geared towards fans of the beautiful game.

13 years ago

Norwegian’s Breakaway to Feature Master Baker Buddy Valastro

Aleksandr Shatskih

Master Baker Buddy Valastro, renown baker and television baking star, will open a new branch of his family business on the 8th deck of the Norwegian cruise ship “Breakaway” when it reaches New York in May this year. All of Buddy’s repertoire of decadent delights will be available to customers, as well as for custom orders too. And, a neat surprise will be Carlo’s offering passengers cupcake decorating classes.

13 years ago

World’s Weirdest Ghost Towns

Aleksandr Shatskih

There are numerous abandoned settlements around the world today, from vast deserted cities and bizarre holiday resorts, to former colonial capitals and war zones left behind by terrorized populations. Some of the most notorious, such as Pripyat in Ukraine, have become a symbol of manmade disasters, while others have fallen prey to volcanic eruptions or economic decline.

13 years ago

Luxe Worldwide Hotels Adds 5 Luxury Hotels

Aleksandr Shatskih

Luxe Worldwide Hotels (LWH) has announced five new hotels having been added to their collection of some 200 independently owned properties. According to the news, LWH’s new additions further exemplify the brand’s excellence across 31 countries so far.

13 years ago

Andermatt Swiss Alps Gets “Go Ahead” from Associations

Phil Butler

Last week, Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG (ASS) announced having been given the green light by environmental associations for development of new ski areas and services in the Swiss Alps. The new ski arena, Andermatt-Sedrun now offers reliable snow along with bright sunshine.

13 years ago

Travelocity Introduces Free Concierge Services

Aleksandr Shatskih

In a move that’s sure to tempt travelers who appreciate everything being handed to them on a plate, Travelocity has become the first OTA to offer free concierge services to its customers.

13 years ago

USA TODAY Travel Media Group Buys 10Best.com

Aleksandr Shatskih

USA TODAY announced today that it acquired 10Best.com without disclosing the terms of the transaction. The multi-platform news and information medium, recently named Mobile Publisher of the Year, further expands its content offer as 10Best.com provides original and objective guides with travel content from all over the world from its travel experts. The contributors, which […]

13 years ago

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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