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GBTA Poll: Vaccine a Game-Changer for a Return to Travel

2021-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

GBTA poll finds COVID-19 vaccine is a game changer for rebooting travel in 2021 via a poll conducted by the organzation.

Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine, GBTA, global pandemic, pandemic travel, tourism, tourism 2021, travel, travel industry, vaccine schedule

TUI Wishing On April for “Pent Up” Travel Jitters to Take Effect

2021-02-11 by Phil Butler

Mykonos

Tour giant TUI’s net debt has ballooned to 7.2 billion euros during this pandemic, and the company is despate to reboot operations in Spring.

Tags: 2021 Greece, 2021 tourism, 2021 travel, COVID-19 effects, market analysis, pandemic travel, tourism 2021, travel market, TUI

AEGEAN Airlines: A Company Acts “Big” in Hard Times

2021-01-23 by Phil Butler

Aegean Airlines

The continuation of a travel horror story. Part II, the happy ending everyone wants. A happy ending to a customer relations nightmare.

Tags: Aegean, Aegean Airlines, AEGEAN customer service, airlines, Greece flights, Greece travel, Greek airlines, pandemic travel, senior citizens, senior travel, travel stories, United Airlines

BA Holidays Stops Package Deals in COVID-19 Muckup

2021-01-09 by Argophilia Travel News

British Airways

British Airways Holidays has now canceled trips for the coming weeks after an effort to sell package deals despite the national lockdown. Some clients were apparently taking advantage of business flights to take leisure trips. According to the reports, BA Holidays has already removed deals for sale, and the airline is letting booked customers know […]

Tags: BA Holidays, BBC, British Airways, business travel, COVID flights, flight cancellations, package travel, pandemic travel, UK travelers

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2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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