There are so many amazing hotels on Crete. However, relatively few have an eye and a method for sharing their magic on Instagram. Here’s a shortlist of those that do understand the value of a picture. The Instagram share below by Minos Palace Hotel & Suites conveys an idea, a dream if you will. This […]
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Moscow TV Producer Ramilya Gilyazova and the Cretan Paradise
A couple of weeks back we had the privilege of spending time with one of Russia’s most successful TV producers here on Crete. Ramilya Gilyazova of Channel 360, was on Greece’s biggest island for two weeks in June and July, and we thought to get her impressions about the island. We spent a few days […]
A Swiss Foodie Discovering the Secrets of Cretan Cuisine
Traveling Crete island earlier this summer, I came to embrace the unique culinary traditions which is the basis of the Mediterranean diet.
July 2019: Sharing Instagram Magic from Heraklion’s 2019 Tourism Season
The 2019 tourism season has finally cranked up on Crete, and Heraklion Instagram shares reveal part of the amazing experiences being had by people from around the world.
Crete’s Summer of 2019 Begins With Almyra in Agia Pelagia
This past weekend we had the pleasure of visiting one of our favorite Crete hangouts, the amazing Almyra Seaside Food and Cocktails, for their season opener. Located in unbelievable Agia Pelagia, Almyra is one of those places you will never forget. Here’s a recap of yet another evening of hospitality magic right on one of […]
The Best Crete Travel Deals This Spring
A selection of Crete vacation deals for Spring 2019 that make the island of the Minoans a top choice.
SeaScape Luxury Residences Expanding Agia Pelagia Offering
One of Crete’s most successful beachside developments tells of the expansion of SeaScape Luxury Residences at Agia Pelagia. The new development by Heraklion businessman Dimitris Markakis was warmly received by travelers headed to one of the island’s most sought-after destinations, so the announcement of this new expansion comes as no real surprise. Agia Pelagia is a former fishing village transformed into a beach lover’s Mecca over the past few years because of its special geography. SeaScape’s second phase aims to complete a harmonious enclave in a very special tourist community.
A Crete Instagram Journey: Summer 2018
The summer of 2018 on Crete has been eventful for our team here at Argo. So far we’ve enjoyed the company of superb friends and family, and we’ve shared some of this incredible island’s most beautiful attractions too. For those who’ve visited Crete, here are a few reminders to jog your memory. And for those who’ve never been, these Instagram shares should tweak your adventurous genes.
Diver’s Club Crete: An American in Paradise Part I
A few minutes from Crete’s capital in Heraklion there’s a great place for the vacationer to become a real adventurer, and to practice a laid back and luxurious island life at the same time. My staff at Argophilia and a group of old friends got to sample this dynamic of the island while visiting the quaint village of Agia Pelagia recently. So, for those interested in unique experiences on Crete, here’s a short story on cooling it on Greece’s biggest island.
SeaScape Luxury Residences are Agia Pelagia’s posh vacation dens on Crete
Located one minute from the beach and the vibrant center of Agia Pelagia, the contemporary, brand new SeaScape Luxury Residences offer a discrete and refined boutique-style holiday getaway, unique for this part of Crete. All SeaScape Luxury Residences can accommodate up to four people and welcome children of any age.