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Sterling Value Gives Europe Vacations Sense

2014-08-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Balos Lagoon on Crete - courtesy Enrico Donelli

According to a report from Insuremore, the effects of a strong pound are being felt in the European travel market. Over the last twelve months, according to the news, the average price of family holidays in Europe have plummeted.

Tags: Crete vacations, Croatia vacations, Eastern Europe, Europe vacations, UK vacations, vacation deals

Britain’s PM Uses Online Booking: Well Maybe

2011-08-04 by Phil Butler

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It should come as no real surprise that Britain’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, gets his vacation deals via the Internet too. According to the news from Travelmatch and the Daily Mail, Cameron’s booked a luxurious villa in Italy via the online travel portal. He and his family will be headed out on vacation via budget airline, the whole shebang, just like you or I. Well, almost – read on.

Tags: booking sites, Brent Hoberman, Chianti, David Cameron, deals, Eton College, European travel, Italy tourism, Italy travel, LastMinute, PR, Press, press secretary, Travel booking, travel sites, Tuscany travel, vacation deals

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

Club Med Offers Summer Sunshine Specials

2011-06-07 by Phil Butler

Napitia - Italy

For those looking to find a super duper Summer vacation deal, Club Med just launched their Summer Sunshine Specials. From Portugal to Italy and far beyond, these Club Med holidays have promise for peak season travelers.

Tags: Club Med, Club Med deals, Club Med Turkey, Club Med UK, deals, Egypt travel, Med travel, Mediterranean, Summer deals, Summer Vacations, Turkey Travel, vacation deals

Ski Deals 2011 – Choosing Your Booking Agent Online

2010-12-29 by Phil Butler

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With dozens of online booking solutions available who can you truly trust to offer you the best value? Expedia? Kayak? Today’s report on Bulgarian ski getaways reveals a little bit about how you should book your next trip. Seeing the forest for the trees is not as easy as you think.

Tags: Bulgaria skiing, Expedia, Igluiski, Inghams, Kayak, LastMinute, London travel, online travel, OTA, Pamporovo, Ski Bulgaria, ski vacation, Sophia, travel agents, vacation deals, Winter sports

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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.

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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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