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The Best Crete Travel Deals This Spring

2019-05-05 by Phil Butler

A selection of Crete vacation deals for Spring 2019 that make the island of the Minoans a top choice.

Tags: Absolutely Travel, Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Beach, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Chania, Crete stays, Crete vacations, Go Ahead Tours, hotels, SeaScape Luxury Residences, vactaions

Crete Destinations: Platanias Near Chania

2019-03-15 by Phil Butler

Platanias, Crete

One of Crete’s most popular tourist resorts, Platanias is situated just to the west of world famous Chania, close to Agia Marina.

Tags: Ano Platanias, Chania, Chania Prefecture, Crete vacations, Platanias, Platanias attractions, Platanias directons, Seaking Adventures, Theriso Gorge, Visit Platanias

Creta Maris Beach Resort to Open New Waterpark in May

2019-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Creta Maris Waterpark

Starting in May of 2019, the fabulous Creta Maris Beach Resort will open a brand-new waterpark to add to its already extensive list of family-friendly amenities.

Tags: Creta Maris, Creta Maris Beach Resort, Creta Maris Waterpark, Crete resorts, Crete vacations, Malia

Five Crete Postcard Vacation Stays for 2018

2018-05-04 by Phil Butler

Anemos Luxury Grand Resort

Just last week I was driving the family back to Heraklion from a visit to Melidoni Cave in Rethymno Prefecture when I realized that we live inside a picture postcard here on Crete. The word “fabulous” does not begin to describe the beauty of this place and its people. And for vacationers looking for that ideal “bucket list” destination.

Tags: Anemos, Anemos Luxury Grand Resor, Anemos Resort, Blue Bay Resort, Cretan Sea, Crete 2018, Crete beaches, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Crete stays, Crete vacations, Great Hotels, Greece, Greek hotels, Ostria Resort, Ostria Resort & Spa, Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa, The Blue Bay Resort Hotel, The unparalleled view from Marin Dream - Courtesy the hotel The Marin Dream Hotel, Visit Greece

Stays in Paradise: Hotel Porto Antico in Chania

2017-02-01 by Phil Butler

Hotel Porto Antico

As part of Argo News’ ongoing efforts of discovery, here’s a look at what may be the perfect city stay in all Greece, Hotel Porto Antico in Chania’s old city.

Tags: Chania, Chania hotels, Crete vacations, Greece, Greek hotels, Porto Antico Hotel, Visit Greece

Sterling Value Gives Europe Vacations Sense

2014-08-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Balos Lagoon on Crete - courtesy Enrico Donelli

According to a report from Insuremore, the effects of a strong pound are being felt in the European travel market. Over the last twelve months, according to the news, the average price of family holidays in Europe have plummeted.

Tags: Crete vacations, Croatia vacations, Eastern Europe, Europe vacations, UK vacations, vacation deals

Ten Summer “Gems” on Crete

2013-09-08 by Phil Butler

On stage at the 'Theatre in the Fields" - NowHeraklion

As Summer draws to a close in the Mediterranean Crete affords a special opportunity for last minute vacation memories. The land of the ancient Minoans is as unique as those distant ancestors were culturally, and as magnificent an adventure as any place in Europe.

Tags: ALVI, Chania, crete, Crete attractions, Crete hotels, Crete Sardine Festival, Crete vacations, Greece, Heraklion, Island getaways, Lato Boutique, Lato Boutique Hotel, NowHeraklion, Samaria Gorge, Spinalonga, The Med

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Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way

2026-09-04 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

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Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties

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Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

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West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete

2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.

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Robert Voigt Remembers His Friend Nikos Chaldiadakis: One Day We Will Surf Together Again

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Robert Voigt remembers his friend Nikos Chaldiadakis after the 71-year-old surfer was found dead off Gouves following a days-long search.

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West Nile Virus Areas Expand in Crete as Mosquito Control Intensifies

2026-09-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete has recorded three West Nile virus cases as Heraklion and Archanes-Asterousia join affected areas and mosquito control measures continue.

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