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TUI Germany Names Crete, Rhodes, Kos Killer Last-minute Destinations for Summer 2018

2018-09-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mythos Palace

According to TUI Germany, the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Kos were among the ten most popular last-minute tourism destinations for German travelers in summer 2018.

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On the Beach for Med Travel Deals

2011-07-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Sol Mastines Chihuahuas Calas de Mallorca

On the Beach, a leading UK OTA, says this Summer may be a banner season for UK beach combers headed to the sunny Med. In a press release today, the company points to increased traffic for beaches in Spain, Greece, and in Turkey. Not everything about slumping economies is bad, not when the deals get too good to be true.

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Stories of Interest

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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.

Mylopotamos police investigation

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.

Heraklion power cuts catering tourist season

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.

Rethymno tourist trees

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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