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The Seychelles: a Barefoot Luxury

2014-09-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Me, once with it all

There they are – the Seychelles, hidden in the midst of turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, – one of the most luxurious destinations for true relaxation. Today only about 30 Islands – out of 117 – are inhabited, and 12 of which serve as Hotel Islands each , with villas scattered within the greenery of the tropical forest. These heavenly sites are especially popular among various celebrities because there is something that can only be found in a few places on Earth – a luxurious retreat.

Tags: Island travel, luxury travel, resorts, Seychelles

Santorini Volcanic Activity Confusing

2012-09-12 by Phil Butler

The Thera eruption

Reports on a magma pool building beneath the Greek Island of Santorini have brought on mixed, even confusing opinions about what is going on at the popular tourist destination. Unquestionably, the magma buildup reported by scientist earlier in the year is valid, but are local authorities leveling with potential tourists?

Tags: eruption, Greece, Greek Islands, Island travel, Minoans, Santorini, Santorini tourism, seismic activity, Thera

Get Your Red Hot Greek Islands, While They Last!

2012-09-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A Greek isle view

Greece’s financial woes have come down to selling off one of that nation’s most precious commodities, some of the world’s most beautiful Island paradises. News that international developers may be jumping on the fire sale of places like Pera Nissi in the Ambracian Gulf (map below) really come as no surprise.

Tags: Antonis Samaras, Fikret Inan, Greece, Greek holidays, Greek Islands, Greek Isles, Ionian Sea, Island travel, Roundview Holdings Limited

Record Number of Tourists to Visit Singapore in 2011

2011-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Singapore Chinatown, one of the islands' leading tourist attractions

Between 12 and 13 million tourists are expected to visit the city-state this year, bringing with them tourism receipts of around 23 billion SGD (Singapore dollars), according to the Trade, Industry and Education minister S Iswaran.

Tags: Asia travel, Island travel, online travel, Ritz Carlton Singapore, Singapore, Singapore tourism, Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore tourist industry, Singapore tourists, Singapore travel, tourism, tourism markets, travel news, travel numbers, Visit Singapore

Cyprus Travel Organization Welcomes Conferences

2010-11-08 by Phil Butler

Petra tou Romiou, Birthplace of Aphrodite.

The Cyprus Tourism Organization launches their Ambassadors in Tourism Program. The country’s already thriving tourism industry should get an additional boost when conference bookings increase. At least this is the goal of this new government supported travel industry initiative.

Tags: A. Orountiotis, Antonis Paschalides, CTO, Cyprus, Cyprus Ministry of Tourism, Cyprus tourism, International Congress and Convention Association, Island travel, Nicosia, Pafos Aphrodite Festival

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Crete Is Teaching Tourism Workers French Because French Tourists Refuse to Speak Anything Else

2026-01-15 By Kostas Raptis

The Heraklion Chamber’s training centre is offering a 30-hour online French course for tourism workers, focused on hotels, restaurants, shops and complaint handling.

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Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

2026-01-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

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Archanes Is Getting a Real Archaeological Museum and It Will Be Huge

2026-01-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program and a 6,330 sq.m museum layout.

Heraklion Airport Runway Closure

Heraklion Airport Is Closing Its Main Runway Again and Yes, It Will Be Chaos

2026-01-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport closes its main runway Jan 19–26 for upgrades. Only the diagonal runway will operate, ATR turboprops only, daytime only.

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Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up

2026-01-15 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb 15, with registration details and info.

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