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Bulgaria Is Top Virgin Money Family Destination 2013

2013-01-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Virgin Money recommends Bulgaria, Paris and Majorca as the top three family destinations in 2013. Where would you rather be?

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Ukraine, Top Destination in 2013

2012-12-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ukraine has ranked high in six different international tourism ratings, thus a serious spike in arrivals is to be expected for 2013. The country as a whole, capital city Kiev, the Crimean Peninsula, Lviv, the notorious Chernobyl site as well as the Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno have been included in prestigious travel destination lists to be explored in 2013.

Tags: Chernobyl, Crimean Peninsula, Kiev, Lviv, Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno, top destinations 2013, Ukraine

HomeAway.co.uk’ Travel Trends 2013 Revealed

2012-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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According to UK’s leading holiday rentals website, HomeAway.co.uk, contemporary travelers are becoming more willing  to organize their own holidays in order to achieve desired results. Photo courtesy Wikipedia The era when travel agents were taking care of our vacations seems long gone. Nowadays, more and more holidaymakers prefer to do their own research, book accommodations directly […]

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Ferries to Crete Are Still Sailing Tonight, But Bad Weather Is Changing the Routes

2026-09-30 By Argophilia Travel News

Piraeus-Crete ferry routes are skipping stops at Serifos and Milos as 8-9 Beaufort winds hit the Aegean and storms threaten Crete.

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Souda Port Gridlock Highlights Chronic Infrastructure Needs

2026-09-30 By Arthur Butler

Souda port handles 8150 cruise passengers from three simultaneous ships as officials once again highlight long-delayed infrastructure upgrades.

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Church in Agia Pelagia Targeted Three Times, Thieves Get About €300

2026-09-30 By Kostas Raptis

Three suspects are arrested in Agia Pelagia in a clumsy church break-in that netted just 300 euros, proving crime rarely pays for amateurs.

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There’s a Cave Hidden Beside the VOAK That Thousands of Drivers Never See

2026-09-30 By Arthur Butler

A natural cave discovered during VOAK highway construction near Stalida required specialized engineering protection to preserve the subterranean site.

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Heraklion Brings Authentic Raki Distilling and Tradition to Thessaloniki for Philoxenia 2026

2026-09-30 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion will display its UNESCO Gastronomy identity at Philoxenia 2026 in Thessaloniki with a live rakokazano distillation demonstration.

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