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Five Unlikely Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations

Guest Author

From skiing in Dubai, to even more unlikely destinations, such as Australia and Lebanon, our guest author takes you to five unlikely places for winter fun under the hot sun.

14 years ago

HostelBookers Launches Advent Calendar with Prizes

Aleksandr Shatskih

HostelBookers have launched an advent calendar competition that will offer participants the chance to win prizes every day for 24 days in December.

14 years ago

The Best of Vegas on a Backpacker’s Budget – Backpacking Tips for Sin City

Guest Author

Our guest author, John, shows you how to make the best of your trip to Las Vegas on a budget. Dining and lodging tips.

14 years ago

Dancing with Death in Aguascalientes: Life-Affirming Holidays in Mexico

Guest Author

Explore some alternative attractions in Mexico (other than its beaches) including its art, the not-at-all macabre museum of Death, and culture of celebrating life.

14 years ago

Cyber Monday Travel Deals 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

For those who want to use the opportunity to find interesting Cyber Monday travel deals, here are some selected by Argophilia Travel News editors.

14 years ago

Camel Trekking Across Australia

Guest Author

Travel through otherwise intractable desert, just as the original explorers on camel safaris in Australia.

14 years ago

The Best Places to Get Breakfast in New York

Guest Author

Here are a few suggestions for finding the best breakfast spots in New York.

14 years ago

Black Friday Travel Deals 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

Black Friday sales extended reach into the hospitality niche, with excellent deals for travelers everywhere.

14 years ago

Thomas Cook Woes Widen

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the world’s most venerable travel companies, Thomas Cook, appears to be on the ropes. The tour operator, second largest in Europe, saw its shares sink 75 % at close, on top of other company troubles.

14 years ago

Railway Bookings at Taktal Ticket: Changes In Force

Aleksandr Shatskih

New reservation rules for the Taktal train tickets scheme have come into effect today. India Railways announced that as of today, passengers will only be able to book their Taktal train tickets one day in advance of their travel date, excluding the actual day of travel, as opposed to the two days in advance allowed under the old regulations.

14 years ago

US Travel Market Growth Predicted to Stall Next Year

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel markets in the US have shown a marked improvement this year and are set to recover all the ground lost during the recession which began back in 2007, yet we shouldn’t get too excited as this growth is about to hit a brick wall, reports Travel Weekly.

14 years ago

Hos·pi·tal·i·ty – Smith’s Stock in Trade

Phil Butler

A couple of weeks ago we posted a short review about the digital connectedness of Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels. An honest review of an obviously superb organization, we honestly had no idea. Today I wanted to personally commend this company again, something I am not sure we have ever done. Read on, and discover the right way to do things in hospitality.

14 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

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The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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