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The WWF Warns Us the Mediterranean Is Becoming Tropical Sea

2021-06-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Moray Eel

A new WWF report says the Mediterranean is quickly becoming a tropical sea, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average.

Tags: Biological Diversity COP15, climate action, climate change, ecology, global warming, Mediterranean, oceanography, sustainability, WWF, ” Blueprint for a Living Plane

Does the Quest to Find Eden Begin and End on Crete?

2020-11-16 by Phil Butler

Expulsion from Eden

Crete has a deep and mysterious history that may never be unravelled. That is, unless we pursue from varied angles.

Tags: Aegean history, Akhenaten, Amarna, Amenhotep III, ancient mariners, Asphendou Cave, Aten, Atlantis, bigpeds, crete, Crete Island, early man, first humanoids, Gerard D. Gierliński, J. D. S. Pendlebury, Marcus van der Erve, Mediterranean, Messinian Salinity Crisis, Minoan seafaring, Minoans, Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, Olmecs, Paleolithic art, Plakias Crete, Pleistocene, pre-humans, prehistoric Crete, stone tools, Thomas Strasser, Trachilos footprints

Tunisia’s Tourism Industry Collapses Due to COVID-19

2020-10-21 by Phil Butler

Habib Ammar

Tunisia’s tourism sector has collapsed, with losses exceeding 60 percent. The reports indicate many hotels at risk of closing permanently.

Tags: COVID-19, Habib Ammar, Hichem Mechichi, Mediterranean, North Africa, Tunis, Tunisia, Tunisia economy, Tunisia hospitality, Tunisia hotels, Tunisia tourism, Tunisia tours, Tunisia travel

WWF Calls for Action to Save the Mediterranean Sea

2019-12-12 by Phil Butler

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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has now called for countries to adhere to the agreements of its Mediterannean Sea Initiative.

Tags: ecology, Greece, Marine Protected Area, Mediterranean, Mediterranean islands, sustainability, Turkey, WWF, WWF initiative, WWF Marine Protected Area

Greece’s Naxos Island May Have Been Inhabited 200,000 Years Ago

2019-11-24 by Phil Butler

SNAP

Neanderthals and early humans may have made it to the Greek island of Naxos, about 24 miles south of Mykonos, some 200,000 years ago.

Tags: Aegean archaeology, antiquity, archaeology, Greece, Greece anthropology, Greek history, Greek Isles, McMaster University, Mediterranean, Naxos Island, prehistory, Stelida Naxos, Stelida Naxos Archeological Project, Tristan Carter

Viking Ocean Cruises Launches New “Greek Odyssey”

2018-11-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Viking Sea

Viking Cruises has announced a new 11-day cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, which will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean over the calm winter season. Sailing roundtrip from Athens beginning in January 2021

Tags: Aegean cruises, Aegean islands, Aegean travel, cruises, Mediterranean, Viking, Viking Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Sea

Investors Eyeball Mediterranean Resorts and Hotels

2018-10-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

hotel investment forum

International real estate broker Tranio has announced the exclusive release of a joint report with the Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) to explore international investors sentiment in the Mediterranean resorts and hotels market.

Tags: Club Med, Club Med Marbella, Europe hotels, Europe investments, hotels, hotels marketing, Ikos Olivia, Mediterranean, Mediterranean resorts, resorts, Tranio

Thomas Cook Adds 145 Staff for Popular Destinations Like Crete

2018-02-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Thomas Cook is looking for staff to work for the 2018 season in its International Management Team. In total, the tour operator seeks to hire 145 people, fluent in English and German, for popular tourist destinations, including Crete.

Tags: crete, Crete hotels, Crete travel, Greece, island tours, Mediterranean, Thomas Cook Group, tour companies

Abercrombie & Kent: The Med On a Silver Platter

2017-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Wings Over the Mediterranean

News last week that Abercrombie & Kent launched its Wings Over the Mediterranean for 2017 is a shot in the arm for small-group travel and for private charter services.

Tags: A&K, Abercrombie & Kent, Elafiti Islands, Italy, Mediterranean, Mediterranean cruises, Mediterranean destinations, Mediterranean vacations, Monaco, Pompeii, portugal, Sintra, Spain

What to Expect Climate Wise on Your European Vacation

2013-05-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beach on the Black Sea

Summer is finally on its way in Europe and that long awaited vacation is just around the corner too. For those still in search of the perfect destination for sun and fun though, the interactive climate graphic below may lend a hand in making the decision on where to go. Then again, even if you already picked out your spot for sunbathing and/or sightseeing, finding out what to expect will be useful too.

Tags: climate map, Europe climate, Europe climate map, Infographic, Mediterranean, vacation Europe

Monarch Launches Special Deals Summer: Flights to Cyprus

2012-06-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Birthplace of Aphrodite

Boasting a sunny pleasant climate, rich history, lovely beaches and an attractive fusion of cultures, Cyprus is a top Mediteranean destination in 2012.

Tags: Ayia Napa, Cyprus, european islands, Larnaca, Mediterranean, Mediterranean islands, monarch.co.uk, summer destinations

Cyprus Woos Middle Eastern Tourists

2012-05-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cyprus is stepping up its efforts to attract more Middle Eastern tourists to enjoy the Mediterranean island’s undisputed charms, sending a delegation of leading travel industry chiefs to this month’s Arabian Travel Market, which will be held in Dubai.

Tags: Azia Resort & Spa, Cyprus, Cyprus Tourism Organization, Le Meridien Limassol, Mediterranean, Middle East, Middle Eastern tourists, Vassilis Theocharides

Oceania Cruises’ Riviera Christened in Barcelona

2012-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cat Cora at Riviera's christening in Barcelona

Oceania Cruises, one of the world’s top luxury cruiselines, cristened their latest vessel, m/s Riviera in Barcelona yesterday. The 66,172-ton vessel, built by famed Italian yard Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente, will set sail on a 10-day maiden voyage from Venice to Athens beginning May 16.

Tags: Balkans cruises, Cat Cora, Chefs, cruise ships, cruises, Eastern Europe, Europe cruises, Europe travel, gourmet cruises, Kunal S. Kamlani, Med cruises, Mediterranean

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.

Tags: airline deals, budget vacations, Calas De Mallorca, flight deals, fly Spain, Greece travel, Hotel deal, Majorca, Med, Med hotels, Med toursim, Mediterranean, Pegasus Solutions, Spain hotels, Spain tourism, Spain vacaions, tourism 2011, travel data, Turkey Travel, Turkey vacations, vacatkion packages, Visit Greece

Club Med Offers Summer Sunshine Specials

2011-06-07 by Phil Butler

Napitia - Italy

For those looking to find a super duper Summer vacation deal, Club Med just launched their Summer Sunshine Specials. From Portugal to Italy and far beyond, these Club Med holidays have promise for peak season travelers.

Tags: Club Med, Club Med deals, Club Med Turkey, Club Med UK, deals, Egypt travel, Med travel, Mediterranean, Summer deals, Summer Vacations, Turkey Travel, vacation deals

A hidden gem in Europe’s smallest capital city – Ljubljana

2011-05-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ljubljana, one of Europe's most charming capital cities

With its tiny, 2 million population, Slovenia is probably one of the most overlooked destinations in Eastern Europe, yet it’s also one of the most unexpectedly delightful of them all. Located where the worlds of the Germanic, Slavic and Mediterranean people meet, Slovenia proudly boasts breathtaking mountains, eerie caverns, lush countryside and historic villas. Existing […]

Tags: Art Deco, Art Noveau, Cobblers’ Bridge, Germanic, Hapsburg Empire, Holy Roman Empire, Joze Pecnik, Ljubljana, Ljubljanica River, Mediterranean, Slavic, slovenia, Triple Bridge, Venetian style, venice, Vienna

Marcellino, Zagreb’s Donation to Culinary Delight

2010-10-19 by Phil Butler

MARCELLINO

Croatian traditional cuisine is actually almost a rarity in country. In Zagreb one chef presents traditional food with a passion for creativity, Marcellino is a new age haute cuisine legend in the making.

Tags: Croatia, Croatian restaurants, gormet restaurant, gourmet, Haute cuisine, Marcellino, Mario Čerhak, Mediterranean, Traditional Croatian, traditional cuisine, Zagreb

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