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Unique and Colorful Singapore

2014-09-21 by Argo Contributor

Singapore

The island nation of Singapore is an economically prosperous scenic “traveler’s paradise”. On the map it looks rather small, but in fact it has an intricate collection of attractions and it can take weeks to visit most of the small country’s primary attractions. It’s multicultural, prosperous, but a country with strict laws.

Tags: Asia travel, getaways, Island getaways, Singapore

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

Mandarmani Beach – A Gateway for New Couples, Families, & Friends

2010-10-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The seclusion of Mandarmani Beach

India’s coastline offers a new world of fun and sun, along with some of the most secluded and romantic beaches in the world. Argophilia’s India correspondent Sharmistha Neogi brings Mandarmani Beach into view.

Tags: beach news, Debraj Beach Resort, getaways, India getaways, Mandarmani, Mandarmani Beach, North Medinipur, romantic getaway, travel getaways, World beaches

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Easter tourism in Crete slowed as geopolitical tensions and new EU biometric border rules led to a spike in safety concerns and travel delays.

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Residents in Koumbes, Rethymno, are calling for urgent repairs to dangerous beach access points before the 2026 summer season begins.

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A 34-year-old traveler on a flight from Brussels to Crete was arrested for indecent exposure. Read more about the unusual misunderstanding.

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Heraklion begins a major €2.9 million urban landscaping project, with 11,000 new plants that will change the waterfront.

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