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Cultural Tourism on Crete: Spotlight Argyroupoli

2018-02-10 by Phil Butler

Easter Eggs

The Cultural Association of Argyroupoli, the Parish of Argyroupoli Rethymno in collaboration with the Cretan Gastronomy Center, the Municipality of Rethymno and Travel Massive – Chapter Crete organize a significant event in April to promote cultural tourism on Crete: Traditions as a tool for the economic development of rural areas.

Tags: Ancient Lappa, Arcus Suites, Argophilia Travel News, Cretan Gastronomy Center, crete, Crete Urban Adventures, Cultural Association of Argyroupoli, Lappa, Minoans, Parish of Argyroupoli, Rethymno, Travel Massive, Travel Massive Crete, Visit Crete, Visit Greece

Wondrous Echoes In the Aegean: The Colossus of Rhodes

2018-02-05 by Phil Butler

the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A magnificent  bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios, it was constructed to celebrate Rhodes’ victory over the ruler of Cyprus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus, whose son unsuccessfully besieged Rhodes in 305 BC.

Tags: Aegean, Colossus, Colossus of Rhodes, Greece, Greek Islands, Lysippus, Rhodes, Rhodes history, Rhodes travel, Visit Greece

Stays in Paradise: Hotel Porto Antico in Chania

2017-02-01 by Phil Butler

Hotel Porto Antico

As part of Argo News’ ongoing efforts of discovery, here’s a look at what may be the perfect city stay in all Greece, Hotel Porto Antico in Chania’s old city.

Tags: Chania, Chania hotels, Crete vacations, Greece, Greek hotels, Porto Antico Hotel, Visit Greece

Crete’s Best Resorts: Volume One

2016-08-04 by Phil Butler

Courtesy Daios Cove

Argo Travel News has done dozens of reports on the touristic value of Crete, our staff and affiliates love the island just that much. However, we have yet to do a roundup of the best all around resorts set on this majestic paradise. Here’s a the short bucket list of luxury and even economical vacation wonders, in the land where the Minoans once ruled.

Tags: Almyrida Resort, Creta Maris, crete, Daios Cove, Dalabelos, Grand Bay, Greece, Visit Greece

Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete opens in Greece

2016-04-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete

Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is proudly announcing the opening of their second hotel in Greece. Located on the northern seaside of the largest and mythical Greek island, Crete, the Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete is a picturesque getaway and a true oasis on the Emerald Bay of Milatos.

Tags: crete, Crete hotels, Greece travel, Incredible Crete, Milatos Crete, Radisson Blu, Rezidor Group, Visit Greece

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