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Luxury Yachts

Boatsetter Launches ‘Boatsetter Lux’ in Global Expansion Move

2021-06-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Boatsetter Lux

The world’s leading peer-to-peer rental marketplace expands global luxury yacht experiences with launch of Boatsetter Lux.

Tags: boat charter, boat rentals, boating, Boatsetter, Boatsetter Lux, Boatsetter Yachts, charter, cruising, Luxury Yachts, Yacht charter

The Sheikh of Qatar Sails “Al Mirqab” to Skiathos for Vacation

2020-07-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Al Mirqab

Sheikh of Qatar Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani has sailed luxury yacht “Al Mirqab” to his beloved Skiathos Island.

Tags: Aegean cruising, Greek Isles, Greek vacations, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani, Luxury Yachts, Sheikh Al Thani, Skiathos Island, yachting

MG Yachts Offers Special October Sailing Charter Deals

2018-10-18 by Phil Butler

Courtesy MG Yacht

MG Yachts invites sailing enthusiasts to investigate special sailing yacht charter offers to explore the tailor-made islands and coastlines of Greece in October.

Tags: Aegean sailing, bareboating, Bavaria CR41, charter yachts, Cyclades 50.5, Luxury Yachts, MG Yachts, Oceanis 45, sailing, sailing Greece, Yacht charter

Yacht Tourism Execs Quiz PM Tsipras: “Has the Sun Set on Our Industry?”

2018-10-13 by Phil Butler

Yacht Club of Greece

Greece’s yacht tourism sector has asked Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to annul a recent ministerial decision which does away with tax-deductible on the boat purchases. The yacht tourism experts warn the bad decisions by ministers will wreck the future of sea tourism in Greece. This story elevates the question of whether or not the country’s leaders want to rejuvenate […]

Tags: Aegean boats, Alberto Cappato, Alexis Tsipras, boating, Greek yachting, Greek Yachting Association, Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, ICOMIA, Luxury Yachts, shipbuilding, SITESAP, Tsipras, yachting, yachtsmen

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Samaria Gorge Refuses to Open on Schedule

2026-04-16 By Manuel Santos

The traditional May 1 opening of Samaria Gorge is delayed. Rockfalls and high water levels have made the Cretan trek impassable.

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Arkalos Mountain Running Club Members Clean Nerokourou and Malaxa Trails

2026-04-16 By Manuel Santos

The Arkalos Mountain Running Club led a major environmental cleanup in Chania, proving that the love of sport and nature go hand in hand.

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Maritime Alert: Military Exercises to Close Coastal Zones in Western Crete

2026-04-16 By Argophilia Travel News

NAMFI drills scheduled for late April will close maritime zones A1 and A2 in Western Crete. Check schedules for Chania and Rethymno.

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The Stone and the Spark: Crete’s Sovereign Spring

2026-04-16 By Phil Butler

As Spring 2026 unfolds, a quiet but profound transformation is taking root across the Cretan landscape. While much of the world grapples with rapid change, Crete is looking back to its oldest traditions to build a new kind of future—one defined by self-reliance, local pride, and a deep respect for the land. At the core […]

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Invitation to a Sunday Hike Through Kalidonia

2026-04-16 By Argophilia Travel News

Explore the 7km circular trail in Kalidonia. See Melissourgio, Venetian fountains, and enjoy views of Chania and Kissamos Gulfs this Sunday.

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