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Google Flight Search

Google Flight Search Expands to Europe

2013-03-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Google Flight Search

Google Flight Search is now available in the UK, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, with search features in 8 languages, as well as prices in local currencies.

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Google Flight Search Moves to Mobile

2012-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Google Flight Search

Good news for the die hard Google user, the world’s biggest Internet player has just announced Google Flight Search for Android and iOS devices. The company says these mobile variants offer all the functionality and benefits of the desktop platform. According to a post on the official Google blog, since launching Flight Search back in […]

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Selling Soap, Seats, & Other Hospitality Services In 2012

2011-12-28 by Phil Butler

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An article on Tnooz last Friday peaked our interest, Xotels boss Patrick Landman offering up key variables in what will become the biggest online trade war ever. When Google, all the big corporate OTAs, and key independent online travel entities lock horns for a final round, a few will not be left standing.

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Stories of Interest

Crete New Year's Dive

Why Cretans Start the Year in the Sea

2025-12-28 By Manuel Santos

Why Cretans welcome the New Year in the sea. A look at the New Year’s Dive tradition in Crete, where it happens, and how to take part safely.

Vasilopita Event Heraklion January 4 2026

A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

Rethymno farmers protest humanity

Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

The Unsmiling City and the Kallikantzaroi performance

Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

Heraklion drone show Christmas 2025

Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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