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Cyber Booking Travel Deals to Die For

Phil Butler

If you thought Cyber Monday deals were just for online retails shops you were wrong. The online travel industry has hopped on the Cyber Monday bandwagon big time this year. Early bookings and other special arrangements equal huge savings for the cyber savvy traveler.

15 years ago

On the Run: Back in Traben – Trarbach, Designer Shopping and a Less Exciting Meal

Mihaela Lica Butler

Still on the run in Germany, on the Mosel, back to Traben-Trarbach, a small city that has the potential to make any traveler fall in love with its charm. And it’s not only the city that makes one return. The people are as wonderful. Since you are already familiar with this must-see attraction within the […]

15 years ago

Black Friday 2010 Deals for Travelers

Mihaela Lica Butler

Beginning with travel essentials from Amazon.com, to Black Friday 2010 specials from LuggageGuru.com, we got it all covered.

15 years ago

Affordable Art Fair Singapore Opens Today

Phil Butler

The very first Affordable Art Fair hits Singapore this weekend. Proving once again that you don’t have to be a millionaire to afford very fine works of art, Will Ramsay’s AAF Asia showcases over 60 art galleries worth of affordable treasures.

15 years ago

France Celebrates Its Beaujolais Nouveau

Mihaela Lica Butler

France is most inviting in November, when midnight on the third Thursday of the month, they open the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau.

15 years ago

On the Run: At Traben – Trarbach On the Mosel

Phil Butler

Argophilia Travel News takes an opportunity to reveal the ancient Mosel wine region village of Traben – Trarbach. The first in a series of “On the Run” snapshots of wonderful places, Traben – Trarbach shows the true spirit of the off season of this famous German wine countryside. Visions of German hospitality, and yes castles over the Mosel too, reflects Central Europe’s alluring charm.

15 years ago

Got a Crazy Travel Story? Then You Could Be a Winner in the “Mile High Text Club” Contest

Mihaela Lica Butler

Toktumi launched a contest (November 16 – December 3), rewarding the “craziest” flight stories with a shopping trip for two to New York City including airfare, luxury hotel, lunch with Steven Slater, and a $500 Gift Card.

15 years ago

Carnival Splendor Officially Out of Service Till January Next Year

Mihaela Lica Butler

Carnival Cruise Lines has canceled voyages of the Carnival Splendor through the departure of January 9, 2011, to allow time for repairs following an engine room fire last week.

15 years ago

Advaya Hospitality Wants to Be Second to None

Mihaela Lica Butler

U.S.-based hospitality entrepreneurs John Russell, Chris Jones, David Klein and David Young are teaming up with Auro Hospitality Group, LLC, the visionaries behind one of India’s top lodging companies, Chennai-based Auromatrix, to create a company that aims to bring the next generation of lifestyle hotels and related products to major cities worldwide: Advaya. The name […]

15 years ago

Singapore Finally Set for Hari Raya Haji

Phil Butler

This week, around the world, Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya Haji or the “Festival of Sacrifice.” In Singapore though, these celebrations were in dire jeopardy when ash from Mt. Merapi caused flights carrying livestock to be canceled. Only yesterday, Singapore Airlines rushed through two loads of animals for the festivities.m

15 years ago

Poland Turns to Beach Blanket Bingo Politics

Phil Butler

An interesting political campaign in Warsaw reveals just how creative (and beautiful) Polish women politicians can be. Sarah May has turned to a sort of “Beach Blanket Bingo” style of campaigning for Warsaw’s upcoming city elections – posing in her bikini and proclaiming her competency. Now there is transparency in a politician if there ever where any. Warsaw governance may never be the same – and that could be a good thing.

15 years ago

Munich Bid Scores Again On Witt’s Promise

Phil Butler

Three Olympic hopeful cities met this weekend in Guangzhou, China to make their pitches to Asian Olympic delegates for the 2018 Winter Olympics. On the site of the Asia Games, the delegations form Annecy, Munich, and Pyeongchang spoke their piece. With the South Korean’s slightly bent over suggested conflicts of interest, and the French having technical problems, Katarina Witt had little trouble outclassing the other chairs easily.

15 years ago

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

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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

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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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