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Karpathos Makes National Geographic 2023 Most Impressive List

2022-12-08 by Phil Butler

Karpathos

The Greek island of Karpathos has been included in National Geographic’s annual list of the world’s 25 most impressive destinations for 2023.  National Geographic refers to the island in the Dodecanese as an amazing and beautiful place, where women-owned businesses lead the way in sustainable tourism. Also included in the same category in the extensive […]

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National Geographic Names Alonissos Island a Destination on the Rise

2020-12-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Peristera shipwreck - Alonissos, Greece

National Geographic Traveller has named Greece’s Alonissos Island to a list of destinations on the rise for 2021.

Tags: Alonissos Island, Greece destinations, Greece diving, Greek archaeological sites, Mediterranean monk seal, National Geographic Traveler, Parthenon of shipwrecks, Peristera shipwreck, SCUBA Greece

Azerbaijan Picked “Best Excursion Tourism Destination”

2019-12-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Baku Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has won the “Best Excursion Destination” award from the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2019.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan culture, Azerbaijan tourism, Azerbaijan travel, Baku, best destinations, destinations, National Geographic Traveler, travel awards, world travel

National Geographic Traveler Russia Names Greece “Best Beach Holiday Destination for 2019”

2019-12-02 by Phil Butler

Agia Pelagia

Greece took the top spot in a National Geographic Traveler Russia vote recently. The Russian version of the famous travel magazine named Greece the “Best Beach Holiday Destination of 2019.” And while Greece’s tourism ministry is anxious to take kudos, the editor of Argophilia Travel News has his say too. According to the announcement by […]

Tags: GNTO, Greece stats, Greece tourists, Greek destinations, National Geographic Traveler, Russia cosmonauts, Russia travelers, Russia visits, Russian tourists

National Geographic Traveler Russia – Greece Leading Family Destination

2018-12-03 by Argophilia Travel News

Lion's Fountain

Greece has been announced the second most popular destination for family holidays at the Traveler Awards 2018

Tags: Greece, Greece tourism, National Geographic Traveler, Russian arrivals, Russian families, Russian tourists, Russian travelers

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