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Europeans Proclaim: “Central America or Bust This Summer”

2013-05-09 by Phil Butler

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As far as world beaches go, apparently many out there choose Cancun as the choice of beach getaways for Summer 2013. According to Orbitz the No. 1 international Summer beach hotspot is the legendary Spring Break destination in Mexico. Mexico and Central America are not only heating up temperature wise this Summer, but visitation wise.

Tags: 2013 travel, beach travel, Belize, Cancun travel, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Europe travelers, Florida, mexico, Nicaragua, Orbitz, Panama, Travel Trends

A Savory Set of Travel Startups: Book One

2011-01-18 by Phil Butler

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Some really great online travel sites never even get mentioned. What with all the stories about American Airlines, Google, Expedia, Orbitz, Microsoft, even Bing, how is the consumer ever to know who the best is. What we often see is not innovation or anything approaching the best, it’s marketing and big business.

Tags: Aeroplan, Amargo, American Airlines, Central America, ColorLine, Europe deals, Europe travel, Globogo, Google, GreatNextPlace, Groupon, ITA, OpenJaw, OTA's, Sabre Expedia, South America, travel deals, travel portals, travel startups, VoyavePrive, Wokita

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Stories of Interest

Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Renews Organized Entry Model: Managed Access and €5 Fee Resume for 2026 Season

2026-05-15 By Manuel Santos

Kourtaliotiko Gorge reopens for the 2026 tourist season, maintaining the organized management system and €5 entry fee

Samaria Gorge opening May 19

Samaria Gorge to Officially Open on May 19

2026-05-15 By Manuel Santos

The reopening of Crete’s famous Samaria Gorge is delayed to May 19th as officials wait for final geological safety reports, sparking local frustration.

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Sfakia Gets 20,200-Euro Aid for Stray Pets Veterinary Care

2026-05-15 By Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Sfakia in Chania is receiving a €20,200 financial boost dedicated entirely to the veterinary care of stray companion animals.

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Heraklion Port Authority Enforces Strict Beach Safety Zones

2026-05-15 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Central Port Authority introduces strict fishing and boat anchoring bans on beaches across the region to protect swimmers this summer.

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Heraklion Signs €450,000 Contract to Restore Historic Fortetsa Slope and Ottoman Wall

2026-05-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos signs a €450,000 contract to stabilize the Fortetsa slope and rebuild a historic 17th-century Ottoman wall.

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