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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

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