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Swan Hellenic Reveals 2022-2022 Cultural Expedition Cruises

2022-07-29 by Phil Butler

SH Minerva

Swan Hellenic announced the details of its 2022-2023 cultural expedition cruises to some of the world’s most amazing destinations.

Tags: Antarctica travel, cruises, Greece, Iceland, Minerva, Swan Hellenic, world cruising

Abercrombie & Kent Launches Regional Portfolio for Luxury Tailor Made Travel

2017-03-15 by Argophilia Travel News

Reykjavik

With unbeatable airfares and favorable exchange rates, travellers are looking towards Europe and intriguing new ways to explore the region. Luxury travel innovators Abercrombie & Kent have designed a new portfolio devoted to Luxury Tailor Made Travel in Europe, an insider’s guide to the world of customized travel, featuring iconic sites and places not on everyone’s radar, chosen by A&K’s local experts for their distinctive character.

Tags: Abercrombie & Kent, Europe travel, Fire & Ice, Iceland, Italy travel, London, Mediterranean destinations, travel agencies

Iceland’s Bardarbunga Volcano shaking, so far no ash

2014-09-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Grímsvötn Volcano Showing Plume - May 22, 2011 - NASA

A lava eruption at Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano continues after officials elevated the volcano’s “ash alert” status to its highest level.

Tags: air travel, Europe flights, Iceland, Iceland volcano, USGS, volcanic ash

Iceland Evacuates Area Around Bardarbunga Volcano

2014-08-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

4.8 magniture 117km WNW of Hofn, Iceland 2014-08-22 01:50:22 UTC+02:003.9 - USGS

In the latest news on the Iceland volcano emergency, the area around the Bardarbunga volcano is being evacuated and all tourism activity inside the national park surrounding the volcano have been suspended.

Tags: air travel, Bardarbunga, Europe travel, Iceland, Iceland eruption, Iceland tourism, USGS, Volcanoe

Iceland Launches ‘Share the Secret’ Campaign #icelandsecret

2013-10-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Share the Secret

Aiming to lure more and more tourists to the country, Iceland just launched a new promotional campaign called ‘Share the Secret’. This is a new campaign by Inspired by Iceland, which aims to showcase local attractions and beautiful places known by locals. Local residents are encouraged to share their secrets, their special places, and all other […]

Tags: Iceland, Iceland campaign, Iceland promotional campaign, Share the Secret, Share the Secret campaign

Iceland Tourism on the Rise

2012-10-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Jökulsárlón

More and more US tourists are arriving in Iceland in 2012, compared to the same time-frame in 2011. The numbers are expected to skyrocket in 2013. Icelandair has already announced a 15 percent increase in flights for the upcoming months.

Tags: Iceland

EasyJet Looks to EU to Fund Ash Cloud Detector

2011-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Volcanic Ash

EasyJet has asked the European Union to help fund a new volcanic ash detection system for aircraft.  The technology, developed by the Norwegian Institute for Air Research, is designed to do what radars cannot: detect the presence of dangerous dust particles and volcanic ash in the air, giving them time to adjust course. The detection […]

Tags: Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector, AVOID, EasyJet, European Union, Iceland, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, UK, volcanic ash

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Jellyfish Influx Hits Paleokastro and Heraklion Beaches Amid Late-Season Heat

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

Jellyfish have been reported near Paleokastro and other beaches in Heraklion, and swimmers are urged to take care when entering the water.

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Cretan Counter-Terrorism Squad Smashes Subsidy Fraud and Drug Ring in Mylopotamos Sweep

2026-09-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Ten people were arrested in Mylopotamos after a months-long police investigation into alleged livestock subsidy fraud, drugs, theft, tax violations, and other offenses.

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French Swimmer Found Dead After Search Off Mades, Crete

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

A French tourist was found dead at sea off Mades near Agia Pelagia after an extensive search involving the Coast Guard, fishermen, divers, and aerial resources.

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Heraklion Power Cuts Hit Restaurants, Tourism, and Local Businesses

2026-09-20 By Victoria Udrea

Repeated power outages across Heraklion have left households and businesses counting losses, with restaurants reporting spoiled food, canceled bookings and lost revenue during Crete’s tourist season.

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Rethymno Is Giving Repeat Tourists Something Better Than a Trophy

2026-09-19 By Victoria Udrea

Rethymno will honor loyal repeat visitors on World Tourism Day by planting trees in their name, linking tourism, sustainability, and local pride.

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