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Five Stunning and Sexy Adults-Only Hotels on Crete

2021-04-21 by Phil Butler

The Syntopia

Here is a shortlist of some of the most recommended adults-only resorts and hotels for romantic getaways on Crete island.

Tags: Adults Only, adults only hotels, Crete accomodations, Crete adults only, Crete bookings, Crete couples, Crete hotels, Crete resorts, Crete stays, Crete vacations, Domes Naruz Chania, Elysium Boutique Hotel, Kakkos Beach, romantic Crete, romantic hotels, Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa, Syntopia Hotel, The Syntopia, The Syntopia Hotel, top hotels

The most stylish hotels from the world’s design capital Cape Town

2014-01-24 by Argo Contributor

Courtesy One&Only Cape Town Facebook

The well-known International Council for Societies of Industrial Design awards the WDS (World Design Capital), which is a bi-annual honor, to beautiful metropolises around the world to showcase their pledge for employing design as a cultural, economic, a social development tool. This 2014, Cape Town got the award, and is planning to use their implemented […]

Tags: Africa, Cape Town, design hotels, hotels, Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa, top hotels, World Design Capital, World hotels

Great Travel Websites of 2012 – Global Hotel Alliance

2012-01-19 by Phil Butler

Drill down on GHA site

A big part of our job as a travel news source is visiting and evaluating all the tourism & hospitality stuff there is out there on the web. For you readers, as travel enthusiasts or genuine globetrotters, the evaluation process is really the same. In effect, we just “short cut” or enhance the process for you. With this in mind, Argo Travel presents the best digital expriences in travel. This weeks showcased site is the Global Hotel Alliance portal.

Tags: Conde Nast, Europe hoteliers, GHA hotels, Global Hotel Alliance, Hilton Worldwide, hotel bookings, hotel brands, hotel sites, hotel websites, Kempinski, Pan Pacific, top hotels, top sites, top websites, website design, World hotels

Manessis Top 10 Hotels of 2010 Announced

2010-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece through the camera of Gaspar Serrano

Leading Greek travel organization Manessis just announced last week their 2010 Top Hotels list. Among the leading travel agencies in Southern Europe, Manessis’ Top 10 list is becoming something of a tradition now. Greek hotels are held to the highest tourist and Manessis standards in winning these awards.

Tags: AKS Hinitsa Bay, Aldemar Olympian Village, Angelos Lambrou, Chandris Dassia, Chania Panorama, Dolphin Bay, Gaspar Serrano, Greece travel, Manessis, Montana Hotel, Platamon Palace Hotel & Spa, Preveza Beach, Sheraton Rhodes Resort, Sivota Diamond Spa Resort, top hotels

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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.

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Stories of Interest

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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