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Texas Choice Rebrands as Magnuson Hotel Waco

Aleksandr Shatskih

The world’s largest independent hotel bran, Magnuson Hotels announced the addition of Magnuson Hotel Waco. Formerly a Choice Hotel, the 50+ room hotel completely rebranded as a Magnuson affiliate.

14 years ago

Malta New Year Celebrations – What You’re Missing

Mihaela Lica Butler

With a wide selection of beaches and amazing hotels on the historically rich islands, you can easily spend a week in paradise but it’s really the New Year Celebrations that people travel to the islands of Malta for at this time of year.

14 years ago

Christmas Travel Gifts Guide 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

Argophilia Travel News features some of the best travel-related gifts for the whole family, to give away on Christmas day this year.

14 years ago

Moorish Influence, More-ish City – A Brief Guide to Faro

Guest Author

Taking a look at the city of Faro in Portugal and why its worth stopping over on your way to the Algarve.

14 years ago

How to Find the Loch Ness Monster

Guest Author

Is Nessie out there – or was she? To find out, you’re going to need a hardy seafaring crew, some waterproof technology and a rather large fishing rod…

14 years ago

In Pictures: Trier Christmas Market 2011

Mihaela Lica Butler

There are two more days till the beautiful Trier Christmas Market officially closes its doors, and the streets around the Cathedral Square and the medieval Main Market are more crowded than ever. No other event makes Trier so jolly.

14 years ago

The Best Kept Secret in Ski Getaways

Guest Author

Skiiers and snowboarders are sure to be interested in this little-known ski resort recently named “2011-2012’s Best-Kept Secret” by Ski Magazine.

14 years ago

Swiss Bliss – The 10 Best Things to Do in Geneva

Guest Author

With the crisp Alpine air, stunningly picturesque setting and truly cosmopolitan sophistication of Geneva just a quick and inexpensive flight away, there innumerable reasons to visit this beautiful Swiss city.

14 years ago

GBTA Convention 2012 Opened for Registrations

Aleksandr Shatskih

The annual GBTA conventions was scheduled for July 22-25 2012 – and registrations are now open. Early bird registrations before March 15, 2012 benefit of the best value package, at $1,125. Registrations after this date will be more expensive, up to $1,525 after June 30, 2012.

14 years ago

Anne Dimon, Your Guide to Wellness

Aleksandr Shatskih

Anne Dimon is the force behind Travel to Wellness, the first and only editorially-driven, online and mobile magazine that caters specifically to the growing number of wellness-minded travellers and the expanding spa and wellness travel niche.

14 years ago

A Very Cultural Christmas – Fantastic European Xmas Trips For Schools

Guest Author

The towns and cities of Europe really come alive this time of year and from festive markets to interactive museums, kids and teachers alike will be in for a decorated delight.

14 years ago

Which Nations Are the Biggest Animal Lovers?

Aleksandr Shatskih

The UK was buoyed last week by the arrival of two very cuddly and very welcome visitors. Tian Tian and Yang Guang, two giant Pandas arrived on a flight from China on the 4th of December, ready for a new life in Edinburgh zoo, Scotland. The fanfare around the arrival of these two highly fashionable additions to the zoos repertoire was immense, with news channels closely following their ceremonious delivery, while huge crowds are expected in the Scottish capital upon the grand unveiling.

14 years ago

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

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

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

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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

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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

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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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