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A Look At the Sheraton Rhodes Resort: Through a Thousand Eyes

2021-10-03 by Phil Butler

Sheraton Rhodes Resort

We take a look at the real value the Sheraton Rhodes Resort provides guests through the eyes of thousands of guests.

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Greece’s HotelBrain Expands Its Footprint in Crete and Other Destinations

2021-07-29 by Phil Butler

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Greece’s leading hospitality group HotelBrain has announced having expanded its portfolio of properties by adding 14 new leased hotels.

Tags: Alexandropolis hotels, Crete hotels, family hotels, Greece hotels, Greece resorts, hotel tech, Hotelbrain, HotelKeys SA, Mykonos hotels, Panos Paleologos, Paros hotels, Rhodes hotels, Santorini hotels, Thassos hotels

Accor Expands South Europe Footprint With Mercure Rhodes Alexia

2021-07-23 by Argophilia Travel News

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Accor opens Mercure Rhodes Alexia, the brand’s first in Greece, expanding the brand’s southeast Europe footprint.

Tags: Accor, Greek hotels, Jerome Lassara, Mercure, Mercure Rhodes Alexia, Niochori Beach, Rhodes hotels

Mitsis “Grand” Hotel Experiment Underway on Rhodes

2021-04-16 by Phil Butler

Dutch travelers hit Rhodes this week to quarantine at Mitsis Grand Hotel for a test vacation to prove travel can be fun no matter what.

Tags: beaches, covid tours, Dutch government, Dutch tourists, Greece tourism, Greek resorts, hotel quarentine, Mitsis Grand Hotel, quarantine, Rhodes, Rhodes hotels, Sunweb, tours

Greece Gives Green Light to €25-Million Rhodes Health Tourism Project

2020-12-18 by Argophilia Travel News

Greece’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the authorization of a €25 million euro investment in health tourism on Rhodes.

Tags: Amartos Bay, Greece Ministry of Tourism, Rhodes hotels, Rhodes investments, Rhodes Island

Cook’s Club City Beach Opens In the Heart of Rhodes Old Town

2019-08-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Cook's Club City Beach Rhodes

Thomas Cook has opened its 8th Cook’s Club hotel in the heart of Rhodes Old Town. Cook’s Club City Beach features stunning views and more.

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Atlantica Imperial Resort Showcases South Aegean Gastronomy

2019-08-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Atlantica Imperial Resort & Spa

This September, the Atlantica Imperial Resort & Spa in Kolympia on Rhodes will showcase its South Aegean cuisine during a special event to promote the island’s gastronomy. Atlantica Imperial Resort & Spa was chosen to take part in a special culinary promotional event “South Aegean: 30 centuries of gastronomic culture” where five luxury hotels will show off their culinary charm. The event will further […]

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Four Family Friendly Beach Vacation Stays in Europe

2014-04-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Europe is such a vacation surprise, especially for families. The dual benefit of experiencing history, new cultures, memorable or even forgotten places, and especially world famous sun worshiping destinations, this all makes the “old continent” an everlasting touristic wonder. This week we focus on Europe stays you may not have heard of, but places you’ll never forget once you visit. Here’s four kid friendly hotels choices to investigate this summer.

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Stories of Interest

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International Sculptors Will Turn Marble Into Art in a Cretan Village

2026-09-18 By Victoria Udrea

Visit Venerato near Heraklion from September 21 to October 11 to watch sculptors from China, Cuba and Greece create five marble works, free to the public.

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Heraklion Funds Two Electric Minibuses for Disability Transport

2026-09-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will receive €241,600 in Crete 2021-2027 funding for two electric minibuses equipped to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs.

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Can Package Holidays Help Build a Shoulder Season?

2026-09-18 By Arthur Butler

Package holidays can help provide structure, but only when they connect visitors to the destination beyond the resort gate.

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76-Year-Old French Woman Dies Swimming in Chania

2026-09-14 By Manuel Santos

A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete

2026-09-14 By Arthur Butler

Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.

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