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Hampton Hotels’ Top 10 Weekend Getaway Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

The top 10 weekend getaway destinations are, in this particular order, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Boston, Charleston, Washington and New Orleans.

15 years ago

The Top 5 Memorial Day Weekend Destinations

Phil Butler

Hampton Inn recently announced the top 10 weekend getaway destinations in America. This Memorial Day Argophilia Travel News selects 5 of these as great party and celebration spots for your holiday. And something more, a tribute to those who gave their all for freedom and ongoing celebrations.

15 years ago

Five Most Beautiful Memorial Day Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

Each year in May, on the last Monday of the month Americans all over the world celebrate Memorial Day, in remembrance of fallen Union soldiers during the American Civil War, and all US military casualties ever since. This year, Memorial Day falls on the May 30, which means this weekend is the perfect opportunity to […]

15 years ago

Memorial Day Destination: Corpus Christi

Mihaela Lica Butler

Often overlooked, Corpus Christi is an ideal family destination all summer-long. As U.S.S. Lexington is harbored on the bay, this coastal town is more than perfect to celebrate this year’s Memorial Day.

15 years ago

Great Singapore Sale 2011 Kicks Off Today

Phil Butler

In news from Singapore, the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) kicks off today there. This annual shopping fiesta slash frenzy is one of the biggest such events anywhere in the world, projected sales topping $5.5 billion SD.

15 years ago

Dreamticket Becomes UK Traveler Nightmare

Phil Butler

And in case you thought your nightmare vacation was the worst you ever heard of, when Selsdon Travel, aka Dreamticket, shut its doors the other day, and hundreds of UK travelers found themselves stranded at destinations across the Middle, East, Africa, and on Islands in the Indian Ocean.

15 years ago

Hundred Islands a Big Lure for Foreign Tourists

Aleksandr Shatskih

Alaminos City’s Hundred Islands National Park becoming a true paradise on Earth as record numbers of foreign tourists continue to descend on the islands, renowned for their majestic beauty and friendly locals. Citing Philippines tourism statistics from last year, Mayor Hernani Braganza said that over 162,000 tourist visitors came to explore the islands, 9,995 of […]

15 years ago

Travel Republic Now Open In Spain

Phil Butler

Travel Republic, one of the top online travel sites in the UK and around the world, has announced their expansion into the Spain market. Our friends at Travel Daily News reported on this last week, outlining Travel Republic’s strong ties with Spanish hotels, and the obvious benefits of engaging that space.

15 years ago

Orbitz International Flight Deals Celebrate 10 Years

Phil Butler

Orbitz continues celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary with some exclusive deals for their customers. For the Summer, Orbitz is offering discounted International Flights, and International hotel deals. Be sure and check out Argo’s “Quick Booking” evaluation.

15 years ago

The India – China Hotel Room Bottleneck

Phil Butler

Where growth in the hotel business is concerned, the Asia hospitality sector is overdue for even more spiraling expansion. Believe it or not, China and India are the most underdeveloped hotel markets in the world outside the US, according to a report from STR Global. Accordingly, there are over 100,000 rooms under construction in China and 30,000 in India.

15 years ago

Hidden Gems – Turi Beach Resort

Phil Butler

Today’s Hidden Gem is the Turi Beach Resort in Singapore. Situated in the Northeast part of Batam Island, Turi is just 35 minutes from Singapore, but a world away from the cares of man. The lush land and seascapes of this boutique resort could literally liberate you.

15 years ago

German National Tourist Board Expects More Middle East Tourists

Aleksandr Shatskih

The German National Tourist Board are hoping for an increase in the number of Middle Eastern tourists in the country this year following a strong showing at the 2011 edition of the Arabian Travel Market earlier this month.

15 years ago

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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.

Aposelemis Dam

Apatheia Be Damned: Aposelemi Dam Surges Past 85% Capacity After Torrential Rains, Securing Water Through 2030

2026-10-17 By Iorgos Pappas

Aposelemis Dam has surpassed 85% capacity after heavy rain, storing more than 20.3 million cubic meters of water and boosting Crete’s reserves.

Chania Recycling Cooking Oil

Chania Launches €310K Smart Sanitation and Rewarding Cooking Oil Recycling Initiative

2026-10-16 By Victoria Udrea

Chania unveils a €310K smart sanitation and reward-based cooking oil recycling program, setting a high standard that should be adopted island-wide across Crete.

27-year-old man arrested

27-Year-Old Arrested at Heraklion Port Trying to Buy Piraeus Ferry Ticket Without Travel Papers

2026-10-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Coast Guard officers arrest a 27-year-old man at Heraklion port for attempting to buy a Piraeus ferry ticket without papers and verbally abusing officers.

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

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Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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