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The Best Crete Hotels For Business Travelers In 2020

2019-12-05 by Phil Butler

While doing business on Crete can be tough with so many distractions, we know this selection of the island’s best will help 2020 . travelers

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Searching Instagram for the Glow of Crete’s Ierapetra

2018-11-20 by Phil Butler

Ierapetra

I thought to share some of the best images with Argo readers, but first a little bit about marvelous Ierapetra.

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Five Crete Postcard Vacation Stays for 2018

2018-05-04 by Phil Butler

Anemos Luxury Grand Resort

Just last week I was driving the family back to Heraklion from a visit to Melidoni Cave in Rethymno Prefecture when I realized that we live inside a picture postcard here on Crete. The word “fabulous” does not begin to describe the beauty of this place and its people. And for vacationers looking for that ideal “bucket list” destination.

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An Easy Christmas at Ostria Resort & Spa

2017-12-29 by Phil Butler

Ostria Christmas

Three years ago, my team at Argophilia visited Crete for the first time. After the visit we took it upon ourselves to try and promote “off season” tourism on this magnificent island in the south Aegean. Unknown to us at the time, one resort had already seized upon the potential. Here’s a Christmas story from […]

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Crete Joins Mediterranean Trails Network to Elevate Global Eco-Tourism Profile

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Crete unifies its hiking routes under the Cretan Trails banner, partnering with international trail networks to develop sustainable mountain tourism.

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Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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Welcome to the New VOAK, Where Bus Drivers Rest in Traffic and Get Fined for It

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Tourist bus operators in Crete say ongoing VOAK construction projects are causing severe delays, making it difficult for drivers to comply with mandatory rest-period regulations.

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Europe Talks About Connectivity. Crete Knows Why It Matters.

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Representatives of the Region of Crete used CMPR conference to call for stronger transport links, improved accessibility, and EU funding.

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Water, Food, and Climate Take Center Stage at Free World Environment Day Event in Crete

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

The Orthodox Academy of Crete will host a free scientific conference on June 5, exploring water management, food production, climate adaptation, and the future of Cretan agriculture.

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