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BA Holidays Stops Package Deals in COVID-19 Muckup

2021-01-09 by Argophilia Travel News

British Airways

British Airways Holidays has now canceled trips for the coming weeks after an effort to sell package deals despite the national lockdown. Some clients were apparently taking advantage of business flights to take leisure trips. According to the reports, BA Holidays has already removed deals for sale, and the airline is letting booked customers know […]

Tags: BA Holidays, BBC, British Airways, business travel, COVID flights, flight cancellations, package travel, pandemic travel, UK travelers

The Case of Which? Versus TripAdvisor: A View You Should Read

2019-09-18 by Phil Butler

Which? versus TA

A BBC story the other day has cast a bigger shadow on the world’s most trusted travel review entity, TripAdvisor. The lead in to BBC’s coverage begins with “TripAdvisor has hit back at allegations that it is failing to stop a flood of fake reviews that artificially boost hotel ratings.” Here’s a dissenting view the […]

Tags: BBC, consumer advocate, fake news, fake reviews, hotel reviews, reviews, TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor reviews, Which?

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2026-05-27 By Argophilia Travel News

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum hosts a rare exhibition of 100 authentic silver gelatin prints of ancient Greece by eight pioneer photographers.

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The Museum of Typography in Chania has installed custom chair lifts to provide full wheelchair and mobility access to its upper galleries.

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How a Simple Parking Mistake in Crete Can Strand You for Seven Days

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Tourists in Crete face a severe parking crackdown. Violating Blue Zone rules can lead to a €30 fine and a 7-day confiscation of your driver’s license and plates.

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2026-05-27 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Did you know why locals in Crete prefer traditional stone walls, ceiling fans, and closed shutters over modern air conditioning?

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