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Winter sports

Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat

2022-07-23 by Phil Butler

Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis

The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge. 

Tags: alternative tourism, Anogia, Crete Governor, Crete infrastructure, Crete nature, Crete projects, Crete Region, Crete resorts, Crete tourism, Mount Psiloritis, Mt. Ida, Nikos Skoulas, skiing, Socrates Kefalogiannis, Stavros Arnautakis, summer sports, Winter sports

Best Resorts for Snowboarding Next Season

2013-04-24 by Argo Contributor

Snowboarders in Canada

Snowboarding is for all the thrill seekers out there. It gives you a rush that can’t be duplicated but some Ski resorts in the US and Europe have banned snowboarding all together so they can target more families. But there are still some amazing resorts that are specifically for snowboarding and have embraced the sport. For the perfect snowboarding experience you need a fast slope that offers you the best bumps and jumps.

Tags: Aspen, Austria ski, France Skiing, ski destinations, skiing, snowboarding, Winter sports

Top 10 French Ski Resorts

2011-12-09 by Guest Author

Les Gets

France is one of the best skiing destinations in the world – here is a guide to the top 10 resorts.

Tags: adventure holiday, france, ski, ski chalets, ski holidays, skiing, Winter sports

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts To Run Luxury Ski Resort in Sochi

2011-09-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced a further addition to its portfolio of Russian hotels, following the signing of a management contract for a luxury hotel in the Gorky-Gorod mountain resort in Sochi.

Tags: Gorky Gorod, Krasnaya Polyana, Meinhard Huck, Olympic Media Village, Sergey Kovalevsky, ski resort, Sochi, Swissôtel, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, Winter Olympics Sochi, Winter sports

A Swiss Alternative – Ski Stowe in Vermont

2011-02-08 by Phil Butler

Stowe skiiing

When Switzerland is out of the question, an even the value of skiing or snowboarding Eastern Europe seems impossible, there is Stowe, Vermont. For the weekend Winter excursion for easterners, Stowe represents a top notch skiing solution. While not the cheapest lift ticket in the world, Vermont accommodations are famous for rustic luxury.

Tags: Carpathians, Caucasus, Dave Schmidt, GoStowe, Jake Burton, ski conditions, ski deals, ski holidays, SnowTrax, Stowe, Stowe condistions, Stowe Mountain Lodge, Stowe Mountain Resort, Topnotch Resort & Spa, Vermont, Vermont ski conditions, Vermont skiing, Winter sports

Ski Deals 2011 – Choosing Your Booking Agent Online

2010-12-29 by Phil Butler

Go here for under $500 per person

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

Bulgaria’s Slopes Beckon, Fine Powder Cheap

2010-10-05 by Phil Butler

Bansko ski slope

Bulgarian officials foresee a great year for Winter sports. With incentives and prices too good to be true, and ski resorts capable of competing with any in the world, Bulgaria’s ski paradise beacons any in search of powder on a budget.

Tags: Bansko, Bansko ski resort, Bulgaria skiing, Bulgaria travel, East Europe skiing, Poiana Brasov, Romania skiiing, Romania travel, ski vacations, travel economy, Winter sports

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Why We Embrace AI

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.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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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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