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Off Season Anniversary Hits: October Travel

2014-08-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Malta

The birthplace of great Zeus is perhaps the most enthralling Med getaway paradise of all. Find here Argo’s top recommendations for October.

Tags: 50 something, anniversary travel, boomer travel, Crete travel, Cyprus travel, Malta travel, October vacations, retirement, Sicily travel

Air Malta Adjusts to New European Regs

2014-08-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Air Malta

Air Malta has become the first Maltese carrier to have successfully completed the transition to the new European regulations adopting the Safety Management System (SMS). The airline also announced new management today.

Tags: Air Malta, airline industry, Malta travel

Malta Cracks Down on “Irregular” Restaurateurs

2014-08-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Traditional cuisine vis Visit Malta Facebook

In news from Malta, the Tourism Authority there has begun clamping down on the number of illegal restaurants. Already this year the authorities have made 613 inspections, compared with 608 made in all of 2013. Establishments without proper licensing and in breach of other regulations are being forced to either close or remedy their situation.

Tags: Malta, Malta cuisine, Malta dining, Malta restaurants, Malta travel

Air Malta Offers Merry Christmas Deals

2012-12-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Air Malta

By way of saying “Merry Christmas”, Air Malta is offering all their customers 25% off flights. This week long sale is available to some 20 destination that the airline flies.

Tags: airline deals, Christmas travel, Europe airlines, Europe travel, Malta Airlines, Malta travel

A Taste of Malta: Delicata Classic Wine Fest

2012-08-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Gozo Island

Headed to Malta this month? Don’t miss the 10th annual Delicata Classic Wine Festival set to take place Valletta August 31 – Sept 2. Delicata, along with the Nadur local council, presents this wonderful gathering at the sleepy little village of Gozo, Nadur. The Ġnien il-Kunsill will be the scene of this year’s festivities.

Tags: Delicata Classic Wine Festival, Europe festivals, Malta, Malta events, Malta festivals, Malta tourism, Malta travel, wine festivals

Valentine’s Room Service Eastern Europe Style

2011-01-21 by Phil Butler

Room service - courtesy Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

This Valentine’s take that special someone to a love nest never before experienced, Eastern Europe for example. Prague and Malta make for unforgettable romantic getaway spots. And the room service is incomparable.

Tags: Amethyst, Eastern Europe, Kampa Park, Malta, Malta hotels, Malta travel, Prague, Prague hotels, Prague Valentines, romance, Romantic Malta, Romantic Prague, The Arches, Valentine's 2011, Valentine's Day, Valentine's getaways, Valentines in Malta, Velentine's cruise

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Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

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A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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