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Gstaad Offers New SuperPass

2014-09-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Gstaad

Ski season is just around the corner in Europe. And with the coming of the Swiss Alps sparking Winter world famous Gstaad is extending their “SuperPass” to include even more kilometers of slopes this year.

Tags: Gstaad, ski holidays, Ski season, skiing, Swiss skiing, winter

Britons On Exodus from Cold – Toward Spring

2013-03-30 by Phil Butler

Brits say "kiss our a___ bye bye for Easter!"

We’ve all heard the news from the UK, mountains of snow and unseasonable weather of record breaking proportions. Fortunately for TUI Thomson there is an up side to bad weather – people on an exodus to better weather. A report from Thomson and First Choice the other day speaks of 30 something thousand headed out of bad weather and into good this Easter weekend.

Tags: beach getaways, Easter travel TUI, Easter weather, Easter weekend, England cold, England travelers, Spring, Spring bookings, Spring break, Thomson, UK cold, UK travelers, winter

Ice Ice Baby – Fantastic Holidays for Snow Seekers

2012-01-05 by Guest Author

ice fishing

It’s OK, you can come out. There’s no sign of Vanilla Ice (or Jedward!) in sight…just fantastic adventure travel options.

Tags: Holidays, travel, travellling, winter

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Why Cretans Start the Year in the Sea

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Why Cretans welcome the New Year in the sea. A look at the New Year’s Dive tradition in Crete, where it happens, and how to take part safely.

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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.

Rethymno farmers protest humanity

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.

The Unsmiling City and the Kallikantzaroi performance

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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