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Myconian Kyma Opens May 1st

2017-02-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Myconian Kyma set to open

Coming May 1 2017, Myconian Kyma is a new Design Hotels masterpiece on the island of Mykonos. The 52-room, 29-suite property is a luxurious and secluded retreat, just steps from Mykonos Town.

Tags: Aegean Maritime Museum, design hotels, Greek hotels, Myconian Kyma, Mykonos, Mykonos vacations

Europe’s Five Most Innovative Hotels 2016

2016-12-27 by Phil Butler

Il Sereno

2016 has witnessed many shifts toward the cutting edge of hospitality from the emergence of Big Data analytics to the sharing economy and beyond. 2016 began with a promise of innovation and renewed profitability and ends on a note of strong growth for many hotels. In Europe, the long list of innovators in the hotel space […]

Tags: design hotels, Europe hotels, Fendi Private Suites, Il Sereno, Nikki Beach Bodrum, Olive Green Hotel, Zoku

The most stylish hotels from the world’s design capital Cape Town

2014-01-24 by Argo Contributor

Courtesy One&Only Cape Town Facebook

The well-known International Council for Societies of Industrial Design awards the WDS (World Design Capital), which is a bi-annual honor, to beautiful metropolises around the world to showcase their pledge for employing design as a cultural, economic, a social development tool. This 2014, Cape Town got the award, and is planning to use their implemented […]

Tags: Africa, Cape Town, design hotels, hotels, Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa, top hotels, World Design Capital, World hotels

Argo Exclusive: A Peek at Hotel Félicien

2012-04-07 by Phil Butler

Felicien logo

Planning a visit to Paris this year. Well, a new hotel from the people who envisioned Hotel Seven, Hotel Crayon, designer boutiques hoteliers Elegancia Hotels will unveil Félicien this coming November. This latest thematic fashion stay in Paris arises once again from the imagination of entrepreneur Philippe Vaurs, and the added creative genius of one Olivier Lapidus, one of the world’s great clothing designers. Argophilia Travel News offers a sneak peek at a fantastic Paris stay.

Tags: design hotels, Elegancia Hotels, fashion hotels, Felicien, Hotel Crayon, Hotel Félicien, Hotel Seven, hotels Paris, Lamborghini leather, Olivier Lapidus, Paris hotels, Paris stays, Paris tourism, Philippe Vaurs, WIHP Hotels

Hotel Seven: “Paris As You’ll Like It”

2012-03-27 by Phil Butler

The Alice Suite, Hotel Seven

Given your choices for a romantic getaway to Paris, what hotel would you spend a weekend or a week with? The Hilton, the Ritz Paris perhaps, the Westin Paris, or maybe Hotel de Crillon? Possibly, but remember I asked about a romantic getaway.

Tags: boutique hotels, design hotels, Designer hotels, getaways, Hilton, hospitality, Hotel 7, hotel design, interior design, Luxembourg Gardens, Paris accommodations, Paris boutique hotel, Paris hotels, Paris tourism, Philppe Vaurs, Ritz Paris, romance, romantic getaways, romantic stay, Westin Paris

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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