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Jet2 Cuts £50-Off Deal for Mobile App Bookings By Nov. 22

2021-11-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Jet2.com & Jet2holidays

Jet2holidays is offering £50 off per person for holidays to Cyprus and Greece for bookings made through their mobile app.

Tags: budget airlines, Cyprus flights, Cyprus vacations, flight deals, Greece flights, Jet2, Jet2 Airways, UK travelers, UK trips

As COVID Numbers Fall Greece Prays for “Green” UK Ranking

2021-05-30 by Argophilia Travel News

Noxos beach

With coronavirus cases now on a steady decline, Greece hopes a reclassification of risk by UK officials will help save 2021 for tourism.

Tags: amber list, coronavirus Greece, Coronavirus quarantines, COVID-19 travel certificate, EODY, free travel, Greece trips, travel, Travel to Greece, UK tourists, UK trips, vacation 2021

Mapmart Fails Leaving Some Turkey Travelers Adrift

2014-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

CAA

London based Mapmart, aka Alternative Travel and Turkish Riveria Golfing Holidays, failed as of April 9 according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Tags: ATOL, CAA, gold holidays, trip insurance, Turkey Travel, UK flights, UK trips

Britain Travelers Hit the BRICS: What to Expect Next

2013-03-12 by Phil Butler

Putin and the others of the BRIC

According to the World Travel Market (WTM) industry report for 2012, the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are set to finally emerge as the regions with the most growth potential. The BRICs are now seen as the biggest opportunities for growth this and next year.

Tags: Brazil travel, China travel, Durban, Russia travel, Sochi, South Africa, UK outbound, UK travelers, UK trips, Vladimir Putin, WTM

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2025-12-28 By Manuel Santos

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A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

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Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

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Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

Heraklion drone show Christmas 2025

Heraklion Tested the Sky With Its First Drone Show

2025-12-27 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion hosted its first drone show above the Venetian Walls with over 300 drones. The brief five-minute display drew crowds despite rainy weather.

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