“While the origin of the Chios Rocket War is largely uncertain, one popular theory dates to the Turkish occupation of the island. The myth explains the Greeks were banned from celebrating Easter Sunday. In resistance, they faked a civil war with harmless rockets to divert the Turks and prayed in secret…”
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FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
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Sep 9, 2026Review: La Vid Restaurante
Overlooking one of Quito’s most historic and iconic squares, La Vid Restaurante brings fine Ecuadorian flavors and dishes plaza-side. The restaurant celebrates local ingredients with a more modern twist, leaving you wanting more of both the food and the views.
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Sep 9, 2026La Compagnie to Launch Direct, All-Business-Class Service Between New York, Düsseldorf
Next spring, La Compagnie begins non-stop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Düsseldorf Airport. The airline reported growing North American demand for travel in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.
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Sep 9, 2026InterContinental Extends Partnership with Jetlag-Fighting Brand
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Sep 9, 2026TAP Air Portugal Unveils New Amenities, Passenger Services
Personalizing the travel experience and responding to passengers’ needs more than ever before, TAP Air Portugal introduces new services and amenities. The airline debuted new travel kits on long-haul flights, available in business and premium-economy cabins. The kit, called The Blaze, boasts an updated design, refreshed contents, and a stronger focus on Portuguese identity and sustainability. Kits include products from Portuguese companies like socks from PEDEMEIA, as well as wellness and personal care products from 8950.
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Sep 2, 2026Review: “Yacht La Pinta”
Embarkation/Disembarkation: The journey to the expedition ship proves an adventure in itself, consisting of several bus rides and smaller boat trips before reaching Yacht La Pinta. The 48-passenger vessel treated us like family from the get-go, inviting every passenger into the main room for a meet-and-greet before letting us discover our cabins and unpack.
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Sep 2, 2026Review: Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club
Costa del Sol regularly attracts throngs of sunseekers who’ve come to bask on the pebble-and sand-covered shoreline and soak up the vibes of an Andalusian summer. And with the recent partial solar eclipse and the promise of full totality sweeping across the area Aug. 2, 2027, the southern Spanish region is especially en vogue. That includes Marbella, the glitzy playground dotted with boutique hotels, exclusive coastal enclaves and elevated Mediterranean dining. But even when celestial bodies aren’t putting on a show, one new property delivers a trifecta of beach, beauty and buzz, with a distinctly more relaxed take on the Marbella experience.
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