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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 […]

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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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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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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 Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

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

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Summer Downpour Takes Heraklion by Surprise

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

Unseasonable summer rain surprises Heraklion as EMY issues weather warnings across Greece for lightning, hail, and squalls.

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