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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays a Score of Flights Including 14 to Crete

2024-01-05 by Argophilia Travel News

Crete shores

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand their Summer 24 program from Manchester Airport after selling more flights and holidays in 2023.

Tags: airlines, budget airlines, Chania flights, Crete holidays, Crete vacations, Heraklion flights, Jet2.com, Jet2holodays, Steve Heapy

Jet2 Adds November Flights to Rhodes & Crete for November 2024

2023-08-16 by Phil Butler

Jet2.com & Jet2holidays

Jet2 has added more flights to the islands for November 2024 due to high demand.

Tags: airline news, airlines, Crete holidays, Jet2, Jet2 Airways, Jet2Holidays, November vacations, off-season travel, Rhodes holidays

Sissi Resort Gets Bad Rap Over Pukey Holidays

2022-08-16 by Phil Butler

Aerial photo of Sissi, Crete

Travelers to Maritimo Beach Hotel in Sissi complain about tours by Jet2 continuing even though flu bug at the hotel was a problem.

Tags: Crete holidays, Greece vacations, holiday packages, Jet2, Maritimo Beach Hotel, sickening vacations, Sissi Crete, Sissi hotels, Sissi resorts, stomach virus, TripAdvisor

COVID Cases in Greece Skyrocket As Vacation Season Goes Full Tilt

2021-07-08 by Phil Butler

Amoudara Beach

Something of an emergency has taken place in Greece as the country recorded 1,820 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.

Tags: COVID vaccine, COVID-19, COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 Greece, COVID-19 restrictions, Crete COVID, Crete holidays, Crete pandemic, Crete vacation, Heraklion COVID, Heraklion pandemic

Crete MP Dr. Nikos Igoumenidis Spotlights Touristic Safety Fumble

2020-06-24 by Phil Butler

Nίκος Ε. Ηγουμενίδης

Heraklion MP Dr. Nikos Igoumenidis has taken issue with an new policy that will force hospitality providers to become hospitals.

Tags: Crete holidays, Crete hotels, Crete travel, CreteVacation2020, Dr. Nikos Igoumenidis, Greece hotels, GreekVacation2020, Heraklion hotels, Heraklion MP, Nikos Igoumenidis

Unseasonable Crete Weather Finally Turns Perfect

2019-07-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Crete weather

This week, moderate temperatures and amazing blue skies dominate on Crete after some of the most unseasonable weather in decades.

Tags: Athens earthquake, Chania Crete, Crete airport, Crete earthquake, Crete holidays, Crete weather, Weather in crete

In Observance of Valor: Rethymno’s Oxi Day 2018 Parade

2018-10-30 by Phil Butler

Argophilia was lucky enough to be part of “Oxi Day” 2018, a commemoration of Greek bravery in World War 2.

Tags: Adolf Hitler, Barbarossa, crete, Crete holidays, Crete parades, Four Martyrs Church, Greek holidays, Hitler, Ioannis Metaxas, Mussolini, Ohi Day, Ohi Day 2018, Oxi Day, Rethymno, Tessaron Martyron Square, Winston Churchill, World War II, World War II Memorial

An Easy Christmas at Ostria Resort & Spa

2017-12-29 by Phil Butler

Ostria Christmas

Three years ago, my team at Argophilia visited Crete for the first time. After the visit we took it upon ourselves to try and promote “off season” tourism on this magnificent island in the south Aegean. Unknown to us at the time, one resort had already seized upon the potential. Here’s a Christmas story from […]

Tags: Crete Christmas, Crete holidays, Ierapetra, Ierapetra Christmas, Ostria Resort & Spa

Five Superb Hotels for Your Crete Getaway

2013-04-04 by Phil Butler

If Winter weather has you ready for fun in the sun what better value is there than Crete? The land of the Minoans is possessed not only of one of the world’s healthiest climates, but aquamarine seas and cultural events, ancient history, and best of all the friendliest people anywhere. Add in some luxury treatment and the best seaside values one can imagine, and you have a vacation option fit for any fantasy getaway notion.

Tags: crete, Crete holidays, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Greece tourism, Greek hotels, Med hotels

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Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

2026-02-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

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Carnival of Phaistos Municipality Returns to Tympaki on February 22

2026-02-04 By Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

Tourism Career Day

Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

2026-02-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

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