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Off Season Anniversary Hits: October Travel

2014-08-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Malta

The birthplace of great Zeus is perhaps the most enthralling Med getaway paradise of all. Find here Argo’s top recommendations for October.

Tags: 50 something, anniversary travel, boomer travel, Crete travel, Cyprus travel, Malta travel, October vacations, retirement, Sicily travel

Greece Loses Russia Travelers to Agency Flop

2014-08-04 by Phil Butler

Russian travelers

For the Greece tourism sector sanctions against Russia may have already spoiled the end of an otherwise record summer touristic season. At least this is partially true for customers of one of Russia’s largest Greek focused tourism agencies, Labirint. The company, the third to fail in Russia ins the last few months, has put Russian travelers at a disadvantage even though officials say current trips are secure.

Tags: Corfu, crete, Crete travel, Expotour, Greek tours, Heraklion, Ideal-Tour, Labirint, Neva, Russia to Greece, Russian tourists, Russian travel agencies

Lato Boutique Hotel Summer Suite Give/Getaway

2014-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The sitting area of Lato's Executive Suite

Summer vacationing on the Greek isle of Crete is in full swing for thousands of sun and fun seekers. So, in the spirit of Cretan hospitality (Filoxenia) Lato Boutique Hotel* is giving away a luxurious weekend in Heraklion.

Tags: crete, Crete hotels, Crete rental cars, Crete restaurants, Crete travel, Greece, Heraklion, Lato, Sixt, World Travel Awards

Crete’s Famous But Remote Treasures: Elafonisi Beach

2014-06-09 by Phil Butler

Elafonisi Beach, Crete

For those out there headed to Crete, driving the countryside is one of the great treats of this marvelous island destination. What’s more, navigating the well maintained Crete roads is a welcome adventure with mountain goats and sheep a plenty to keep visitors company. One such “discovery path”, the road to famous Elaphonisi Beach, is the spotlight of Argo today.

Tags: Chania province, crete, Crete beaches, Crete travel, Crete wines, Elafonisi Beach, Elaphonisi Beach, Greece, Greece beaches Crete, Greek Islands, Jay Thomas, West Crete

Thomas Cook: If to Get Hitched In Crete, Rhodes, Cyprus or Turkey

2014-05-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Aiming to get hitched soon, seven of Thomas Cook’s exclusive resorts on Crete, Cyprus, Rhodes and in Turkey will offer new wedding packages to temp soon to be newlyweds. The all new overseas Weddings brochure, combines Thomas Cook and Thomas Cook Signature products into one portfolio.

Tags: Crete travel, Greece travel, thomas cook, Turkey Travel, Wedding packages, wedding planning

Heraklion-Crete Get Charter Flights from Kazakhstan

2014-05-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Air Astana

Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has just launched charter flights to a number of European tourist destinations including Rhodes and Heraklion, on Crete.

Tags: charter flights, crete, Crete travel, Heraklion, Kazakhsta, Kazakhsta airlines

Ryanair Establishes Greece Hub

2014-04-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Ryanair Corporate

Early this month Ryanair announced having opened an Athens based hub for operations operating six routes across the Greece region. The low cost airline hopes the new hub will help bolster the 1.2 million passengers per year to then Greek capital, and prop up the 1200 plus jobs Athens Airport benefits from.

Tags: airline expansion, airline fare, Crete travel, Europe airlines, Greece airlines, Ryanair

Europe Rooms Looking Up According to Experts

2014-04-10 by Phil Butler

The Blue Palace

Key people and analytical indicators predict a very positive Europe Hotel market going forward. With the European bond market ramping upward, and big hotel players making huge investments, most analysts agree Europe travel may be coming out of the recessive woods. Despite the positive signals though, price cramping and other considerations will continue to prove problematic for some hoteliers.

Tags: Barry Sternlicht, Crete travel, Europe hotels, Europe travel, Greece, Grotto Homes, hotels, ITB report, Royal Blue Resort and Spa, travel industry, villa rentals

Crete Summit Highlights Business Potential

2014-03-09 by Phil Butler

Moon rise over Crete

Coming next week to Heraklion, a two day free seminar organized by the Foundation for Youth and Lifelong Learning starts March 13th. Designed to help inform entrepreneurs in Greece to kick-start business, the seminar covers investment, risks, and opportunities, among other topics.

Tags: Alpha Omega Crete, Crete business, Crete property, Crete Real Estate, Crete tourism, Crete travel, Greece business, Greece land, Greece property

Exclusive: Cretan Union Cup Regatta Sails

2013-10-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Contestant sail from Chania - courtesy Chania Crete by Nikos

Our coverage of the first ever Cretan Union Cup Regatta begins as the participating captains sail out from Chania Harbor to line up for the race start.

Tags: crete, Crete travel, Greece, Greece events, Greece travel, Heraklion, regatta, Region of Crete, Rethymno

Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion Upgrades for Guests

2013-03-14 by Phil Butler

Executive Suite in Heraklion

For travelers destined for Crete, Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion has just completed the 3rd phase of a renovation that will enhance guest services and experience greatly.

Tags: Crete hotels, Crete travel, Greece hotels, Greece travel, Greek Isles

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