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Webjet and Travelport Announce New Long-term Technology Partnership

2019-07-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travelport has been awarded a new long-term technology contract by Australia and New Zealand’s top online travel agency, Webjet.

Six Awesome Reasons to Visit Crete in Autumn

2024-10-14 By Phil Butler

Crete, Greece’s biggest Island, is blessed with an ideal location and geography to take advantage of the gifts of Autumn. With an average daily temperature of 23°C during the day and a minimum of 17°C at night, the Island is perfect for visitors seeking a cosy solace. Punctuating Crete’s ideal climate, scores of Autumn activities […]

Mercury Soars in Crete

2024-10-12 By Argophilia Travel News

The mercury surged to unprecedented levels in Crete today, showcasing the island’s intense heat wave. According to the National Observatory of Athens meteorological stations, on Saturday, October 12th, the highest temperatures in the nation were recorded at Plora and Gortyna in Heraklion. Plora in Heraklion reported the peak temperature at an impressive 33.8°C. Close on […]

Olive Harvest Season in Crete Draws Near

2024-10-11 By Manuel Santos

Living on Crete intricately ties with olive cultivation. The cycle of planting, caring for, and harvesting olives punctuates daily life and leaves visible markers on the landscape. Greece is a significant player in the olive oil market, producing about 350,000 tons annually. Predominantly, Crete’s olives are dedicated to crafting virgin and extra virgin oils, much […]

Fall and Winter Mean Olive Harvest on Crete Island

2024-10-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s rolling hills are adorned with silvery-green leaves of olive trees, which are integral to the island’s agricultural landscape. Someone counted them, and there are more than 30 million. This precious crop has shaped the lives and economy of the Cretan people for millennia. From November through January, the island buzzes with “Vendema,” the period […]

Nelly’s Photographic Genius on Display in Chania

2024-10-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

This seminar, part of the ongoing exhibit, will offer a comprehensive look into the genius of Nelly’s, captivating attendees with her profound cultural and historical influence. The day’s schedule includes: 10:25 a.m. Welcome Remarks 10:30 a.m. Opening Addresses 11:00 a.m. First Session 12:00 p.m. Break 12:20 p.m. Second Session 1:35 p.m. Discussions and Closing Remarks […]

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