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Summer Vacation

VacationRoost Launches Vacation Portal – Barbados Anyone?

2011-06-29 by Phil Butler

Barbados beach

Vacation home rental innovators, VacationRoost, launched their new website today. The new rental portal features some 150,000 plus managed vacation rentals from North America, to Mexico and the Caribbean, and beyond. Argo takes a look at the new site, and at least one deal for a great summer vacation; “Barbados anyone?”

Tags: Barbados, Barbados vacation, beach rentals, budget vacation, Family Vacation, HomeAway, rentals, summer travel, Summer Vacation, travel deals, vacation deals, vacation homes, VacationRoost

HomeAway & the Business of Super Bowl Commercials

2011-02-02 by Phil Butler

Kiawah Island Beach

With Super Bowl XLV headed to living rooms and sports bars everywhere this weekend, one highly anticipated aspect of that great event is, of course, the ever present commercials which often entertain more than the game itself. Remember the time when your parents rented that beach house for the Summer? HomeAway remembers.

Tags: commercials, ESPN, extended stay, Green Bay, HomeAway, investment property, Kiawah Island Real Estate, Mashable, mashup, NFL, Packers, Pete Cashmore, Pittsburgh, South Carolina tourism, Steelers, Summer Vacation, Super Bowl 2011, Super Bowl 45, Super Bowl XLV, tourism, travel commercials, travel companies, vacation homes, vacation rentals

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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18-Year-Old Arrested After Migrant Boat Carrying 34 People Reaches Gavdos

2026-07-14 By Kostas Raptis

Greek authorities arrested an 18-year-old South Sudanese national after rescuing 34 migrants near Gavdos.

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British Cruise Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency in Chania

2026-07-14 By Kostas Raptis

A 79-year-old British cruise passenger died after being found unconscious aboard a cruise ship in Chania.

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German Child Rescued After Drifting Offshore on Inflatable Ring at Ligres Beach

2026-07-14 By Manuel Santos

An 8-year-old German boy was safely rescued after drifting offshore on an inflatable ring at Ligres Beach in southern Crete.

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Apokoronas Raises First Blue Flag of the Season, Celebrating Years of Coastal Progress

2026-07-13 By Kostas Raptis

Apokoronas has raised its first Blue Flag of the season in Kavros, celebrating a decade of progress that has increased the municipality’s award-winning beaches from six to seventeen.

Asterousia range

Asterousia Isn’t Becoming Another Resort. That’s Exactly the Point.

2026-07-12 By Iorgos Pappas

UNESCO recognition, hiking trails, local products and 382 monuments are helping southern Crete build a future without selling its soul.

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