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With XpresCheck An Innovative CEO Dives Into the “New Normal”

2020-08-01 by Phil Butler

Doug Satzman

XpresSpa Group has launched an impressive airport testing business dubbed XpresCheck, led by former Joe Coffee CEO Doug Satzman.

Tags: airport testing, airports, coronavirus testing, Doug Satzman, HyperPointe™, NASDAQ, penny stocks, spas, stocks, WTTC, XpresCheck, XSPA

Aeon Candia Maris: A Step Above Sublime in Paradise

2020-02-08 by Phil Butler

The Aeon Candia Maris resort on Amoudara Beach in Heraklion, is the perfect blend of classical and new age wellness rolled into one.

Tags: Aeon Candia Maris, Aeon Spa Candia Maris, Candia Maris, Crete resorts, Crete spas, Greece resorts, Heraklion attractions, Heraklion hotels, Heraklion resorts, Heraklion spa, Heraklion wellness, spas

Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Changes Ownership

2019-11-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Miraggio Thermal Spa

Halkidiki’s five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort is now under new ownership.

Tags: Greece spas, Greek resorts, Greek spas, Halkidiki, Halkidiki spas, Miraggio, Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, spas, thermal spas

Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa is nominated “Best Greek Resort Spa for 2017” by World Spa Awards

2017-08-04 by Argophilia Travel News

Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa

With a longstanding tradition in the hospitality sector as part of the Metaxas Group of Companies, the Spa of Santo Maris Oia Luxury and Suites & Spa has been nominated in the category “Greece’s Best Resort Spa for 2017” at the prestigious World Spa Awards.

Tags: Europe spas, Greece spas, Santo Maris, Santorini, spa, spas, World Spa Awards

Mriya Resort & SPA Wins for MITT Showing

2016-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

MITT

Mriya Resort & SPA, in Russian Crimea, has just won the “Best Stand” award at the 23rd Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). The resort, one of 1,800 participating companies, was joined by tour operator, BSI Group, and the UAE’s Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority as winners.

Tags: Crimea, Europe spas, hotels, MITT, Mriya Resort & SPA, spas

Far Frozen North Fun – Avantouinti

2012-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Take the plunge in the ice.

This Fall and Winter, for an excursion to literally take your breath away, why not try ice swimming in the far frozen North of Europe? Not exactly what you had in mind? Well take a closer look at this Northern European tradition.

Tags: Avantouinti, Baltic sports, Finland, ice bath, ice holes, Ice Swimming, Russia, Russian spas, sauna, Scandinavia, spas

Madeira To Feature as Luxury Destination with Jet2Holidays

2011-09-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Jet2Stars Madeira holidays

The Portuguese island of Madeira is set to be featured as a luxury destination in a new brochure launched by Jet2Holidays for its 2012 Indulgent Escapes selection.

Tags: family escapes, Funchal, Indulgent Escapes collection, Indulgent Escapes selection, Jet2Holidays, luxury destination, Madeira, Portuguese island, Spa holidays, spas, Steve Heapy

Wintertime Is Spa Time in Hungary

2011-01-06 by Phil Butler

Gellert bath - Budapest

Hungary has many wonderful cultural and natural wonders to entice visitors, but none more impactful than her warm spas and springs. For a Winter getaway, surely no place can be more appealing than a spa experience that is literally out of another world. Budapest’s warm spas will heal what ails you.

Tags: Budapest baths, Budapest spas, Erzsébet híd, Gellért Baths, health spa, Hungarian spa, Hungary Travel, Rudas Baths, spa baths, spas, springs, Széchenyi Baths, Welcome to Hungary, Wellness Weekend

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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