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What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 19th, 2020

2020-07-22 by Phil Butler

Preveli Beach

Cretans doing their things the weekend of July 19th. The locals take time off to enjoy their paradise.

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Aleksandra Botwina, Almyra Seaside Food & Cocktails, Ano Asites, Cretan people, Cretans, Crete beaches, Crete resorts, Crete vacation, Dionysos Tavern & Rooms, Goules Taverna, Kalypso Cretan Village Resort & Spa, Koules Taverna, La Brasserie, matala, Preveli Beach, Rethymno attractions, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Spiros Liasites, St. John the Theologian, VanGos Tsourlakis, Vera Rousaki

Choosing Holidays to Greece 2020: Best Island Destinations

2019-07-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ios Palace Hotel

For those planning their Greece 2020 dream holidays, Argophilia recommends these amazing destinations and stays.

Tags: Aravanes, Emelesse Nature Resort, Esperos Village Blue & Spa, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Greece 2020, Greece stays, Greece suggestions, Greece vacations, Greek Isles, Grotto Homes, Ios Island, Ios Palace, Kefalonia, Kefalonia hotels, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages, Milos Cove, Mythos Palace, Rhodes, SeaScape Luxury Residences, Stellatos House Kefalonia, Sunprime Miramare Rhodes, Thalori Retreat, VanGos Tsourlakis, Vista Mare Milos Hotel

A Collection of Alternative “Best Stays” on Crete

2018-07-25 by Phil Butler

Villa Omikron

On Crete, the choice of accommodations is as diverse as anywhere in Europe. One thing that differentiates Greece’s biggest island though is the amazing choice of best stays here for the asking. With alternative touristic delight in mind, here’s a selection of five of the most interesting properties we’ve found so far.

Tags: Agia Pelagia Bay, crete, Crete villas, Dimitris Markakis, Eleni Nakou, Fodele Beach, Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, Greek villas, Grotto Homes, Kokkinos Pyrgos, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages, luxury villas, Pantanassa, VanGos Tsourlakis, Venetian Mill, Villa Omikron, villas

EuropeToo & Other Greek Hospitality Offers

2016-04-10 by Phil Butler

Vagelis Villa overlooking the sea at Kissamos, Crete

A new selection of Greek luxury villas is now being offered by EuropeToo, a member of the IsramWorld portfolio. Visitors to the Greek islands of Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Paros may now enjoy a wider range of luxurious accommodations for the upcoming tourism season.

Tags: Chania, crete, EuropeToo, Greece villas, Grotto Homes, Kissamos, Metochi Villas, Nanakis Beach Apartments, VanGos Tsourlakis

Vote for Airbnb’s best hosts led by VanGos Tsourlakis

2014-10-18 by Phil Butler

VanGos

Everybody knows about Airbnb by now. What started as a vacation rental website like 1000 others, has now taken the hospitality world by storm. The world’s leading vacation stay booking destination is now paying tribute to the hosts that make guests’ holidays special. Join me in celebrating my friend VanGos Tsourlakis today, by voting for […]

Tags: AirBnb, awards, crete, Greece, Grotto Homes, Host Awards, Metochi Villas, VanGos Tsourlakis, villas

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Stories of Interest

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Hersonissos Faces Lifeguard Shortage as Summer Season Gets Underway

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos remains without lifeguard coverage on its designated busy beaches after a tender for 46 positions failed to attract applicants.

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Welcome to the New VOAK, Where Bus Drivers Rest in Traffic and Get Fined for It

2026-06-02 By Manuel Santos

Tourist bus operators in Crete say ongoing VOAK construction projects are causing severe delays, making it difficult for drivers to comply with mandatory rest-period regulations.

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Europe Talks About Connectivity. Crete Knows Why It Matters.

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Representatives of the Region of Crete used CMPR conference to call for stronger transport links, improved accessibility, and EU funding.

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Water, Food, and Climate Take Center Stage at Free World Environment Day Event in Crete

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

The Orthodox Academy of Crete will host a free scientific conference on June 5, exploring water management, food production, climate adaptation, and the future of Cretan agriculture.

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Heraklion Hotel Workers Get a Pay Boost While Their Pension Fund Waits in Limbo

2026-06-02 By Iorgos Pappas

Hotel workers covered by Heraklion’s local collective labor agreement will receive a temporary 2% wage supplement starting June 1, 2026.

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