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Hotel Spotlight: Ireland’s Cliff House Hotel

Phil Butler

Doing our research as per usual, we ran across a fabulous hotel in Ireland, a dream getaway discovery we just had to share with you. The Cliff House Hotel, a five star revelation from out of the past, offers not only breathtaking sea views – but a taste of charm not many places hint of. Cascading gardens, terraces, and the salt air here mix inextricably with Irish hospitality.

14 years ago

Warm Winter Spots: Freeport On A Budget

Aleksandr Shatskih

If your Winter is working out anything like ours here in Germany, it’s about time for a more tropical outlook. Using Atlanta, Georgia as an example starting point, just consider what 19°F with a 23 mph wind will feel like tomorrow morning. Without spending a king’s ransom, next weekend you and a co-conspirator could be warm and toasty, having fun in Freeport in the Bahamas.

14 years ago

Valentine’s Weekend Getaway: Eureka Springs

Aleksandr Shatskih

For the most fun in Eureka Springs, Argophila Travel News recommends the 1905 Basin Park Hotel – a Magnuson Hotels Grand hotel.

14 years ago

Enjoy Your Trip: 5 Holes to Avoid During Your Gap Year

Guest Author

Volunteering abroad is a great way of seeing the world and simultaneously giving something back. There’s no age limit – just an attitude limit – and that’s down to you!

14 years ago

NYC Hotels Get Panic Alarms After Strauss-Khan Scandal

Aleksandr Shatskih

Almost ten months after former French Presidential hopeful and IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Khan was accused of sexually assaulting a house keeper at his luxury Manhattan suite, hotels across New York are set to hand out panic alarms to their employees so they can call for immediate help.

14 years ago

Napa Valley – A Guide to a Romantic Wine Getaway

Guest Author

Spend Valentine’s Day wine tasting with your loved one.

14 years ago

Travel Giveaways and Special Deals This Valentine’s Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

Most Valentine’s Day travelers plan to spend the special day, or following weekend, far from the madding crowds, in a romantic location, candlelit dinner, soft music, and end the evening with sweets and champagne. Argophilia found some of the most enticing Valentine’s Day offers for travelers.

14 years ago

Hotel Spotlight: W Hotel Barcelona

Phil Butler

Situated amid what once was fishing headquarters Barcelona, the W Hotel has been the subject of many a review. Regardless of the place’s regal or radical reputation, the locale and architecture of the hotel make it world class. For the best “out-of-the-way” beach side experience in town, W Barcelona is a bit of a wonder.

14 years ago

Deadliest Animal Top Trumps

Guest Author

For adventurous wildlife lovers, a trip abroad presents an exhilarating and rewarding challenge where the natural world opens up to reveal a splendid array of memorable and moving moments.

14 years ago

Top 5 Activities for a Holiday in Toronto

Guest Author

Always charming Toronto: 5 must see attractions that are accessible even for wheelchair users.

14 years ago

Valentine’s in South Bend: Free Stay from Magnuson Hotels

Mihaela Lica Butler

Magnuson Grand Hotel South Bend offers a free two-night Valentine’s Day hotel stay to one lucky couple that enters its special Valentine’s Day sweepstakes on Facebook.

14 years ago

10 Romantic Valentines Day Getaways

Guest Author

While the typical Valentine’s Day date is a romantic dinner at a local restaurant, taking a getaway can be the perfect way to reconnect with a spouse or significant other.

14 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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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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Chania Sucks. Change Your Socks.

2026-10-18 By Arthur Butler

Analyzing historical rainfall data, meteorologist Manolis Lekkas outlines six essential infrastructure proposals to protect Chania from urban flooding.

Fake Animal Rescuer Hit With Massive Fines After Abandoning 120 Cats in Caging Heatwave Horror

2026-10-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra municipal police fine a fake rescuer €241,000 with penalties eyeing €1 million after 120 cats were discovered starving in cages during a heatwave.

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

2026-10-17 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.

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