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A PR “Thank You” for Abaton Island Resort & Spa

2022-09-28 by Phil Butler

Abaton Island Resort & Spa

How did Abaton Island Resort & Spa become a hot trend in Google Search? It’s not magic, even though PR is a mystery to Cretans.

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Has Travelocity’s Gnome Gone Too Far This Time?

2013-03-11 by Phil Butler

Travelocity Gnome

For haters of Travelocity’s Gnome news that the online travel giant wants to get you off your couch and over to Spain, well, it just sits funny is all. Is there bad form in presenting your products during a downturn? Maybe Travelocity knows something we don’t. You be the judge.

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Stories of Interest

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Indecent Exposure Leads to Passenger Arrest in Heraklion

2026-04-14 By Manuel Santos

A 34-year-old traveler on a flight from Brussels to Crete was arrested for indecent exposure. Read more about the unusual misunderstanding.

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Heraklion’s Three-Million-Euro Garden

2026-04-14 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion begins a major €2.9 million urban landscaping project, with 11,000 new plants that will change the waterfront.

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Sun Princess Hits Souda With 4,300 Guests and a Very Empty Port Office

2026-04-14 By Manuel Santos

One of the world’s largest cruise ships, the Sun Princess, arrived in Chania today, with over 4300 guests aboard.

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Ioannina-Crete Cooperation Lacks Direct Flights and Local Representation

2026-04-14 By Iorgos Pappas

Ioannina tourism boards slam the local municipality for exclusive meetings in Crete. Will the Heraklion-Ioannina direct flight ever take off?

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Saharan Dust and Unseasonable Heat Sweep Greece

2026-04-14 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces a major African dust episode from April 14-17. High temperatures and mud rain are expected across Athens, Crete, and the Ionian.

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