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Travel Republic Now Open In Spain

2011-05-26 by Phil Butler

Travel Republic

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.

Tags: Alexa, Jet2, Kayak, LastMinute, online travel, Opodo, PRWen, Spain travel, traffic, Travel Daily News, Travel Republic, travel sites, UK travel

Lakestar Media Toting SEO for Journeys of Distinction

2011-02-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Journeys of Distinction Europe City Tours Page

Journeys of Distinction, the provider of worldwide luxury escorted tours, just announced that it has selected Lakestar Media has been given the task to improving its digital marketing and search engine optimization.

Tags: Alexa, Journeys of Distiction, Karen Gee, Lakestar Media, luxury travel, mobile travel, Neil McKay, online travel, SEO, SEO tactics, social engagement, social media, traffic, Travel operators, travel startups

Is American Airlines Spinning Out of Control?

2010-12-30 by Phil Butler

American't Airlines

The shakeup for air travel bookings online continues today with American Airlines’ contention that their ticket sales have never been better – even without Orbitz and Expedia. The airline neglects to point out an email marketing initiative instigated simultaneously with dumping Orbitz, and the fact that ticket sales for every airline have risen these last few days. What is the customer to make of supposedly trusted travel partners when low blows are the trend?

Tags: airline bookings, airline business, airline PR, Alexa, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, economic war, Expedia, Google Adwords, Kayak, online tickets, online travel, Orbitz, OTA's, price wars, travel prices, Travelocity

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Treasures from the Roman Period Unearthed at Ancient Lyktos (Photos)

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Ancient Lyktos reveals stunning Roman-era finds after a five-year excavation led by Professor Angelos Chaniotis.

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The Cretan Chupacabra: Shepherds Speak of Shadows in the White Mountains

2025-06-24 By Phil Butler

Strange sightings, missing livestock, and echoes of ancient myth blur the lines between legend and reality in Crete’s Asteroussia range. For years, shepherds in the remote southern highlands of Crete — particularly in the Asteroussia and White Mountains — have spoken of something… unusual. Fast-moving shadows. Livestock found drained of blood, but left unbroken. Dogs […]

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Wildfires Rage on Chios and Crete: Villages Evacuated

2025-06-24 By Phil Butler

Fires raged across two of Greece’s iconic islands over the past 48 hours, prompting mass evacuations, severe infrastructure damage, and a nationwide emergency response. On Chios, the blaze erupted with terrifying speed, forcing residents from 17 villages, including Dafnonas, Nea Moni, Resta, and Agia Paraskevi. Flames reached as far as the Monastery of Agios Markos, […]

Klidonas fire jumping illustration

Chania Revives Klidonas Tradition in Chalepa on June 25

2025-06-24 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Chania hosts a revival of the Klidonas tradition in Chalepa on Wednesday, June 25, at the Chania Municipal Nursing Home square.

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Agios Nikolaos Launches Thematic Tours Guided by Locals

2025-06-24 By Iorgos Pappas

Volunteer tourist guides, historians, and locals will shape Agios Nikolaos thematic tours, beginning summer 2025.

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