04 Jan 2017
Respected travel website Travelzoo have predicted that 2017 will be the 'Year of Eastern Europe', increasing in popularity with many tourists shifting away from destinations affected by acts of terror in recent years.
The region is also attracting British holidaymakers in particular due to the value of the British pound. According to the number crunching experts at Travelzoo, stunning Eastern European destinations such as Bulgaria and Croatia are on average 30% cheaper than the more popular coastal region of Spain this year.
Bulgarian resorts such as Duni offer excellent value at almost 30%
15 Sep 2016
This week we wanted to give you a view into the world of Balkan Holidays from directly inside the company and who better to do that for us than our customer services manager and lifelong Liverpool FC fan, Darren McAuley with over 10 years experience working for Balkan Holidays.
Our social media team sat down with Darren this week and asked him a variety of questions about Balkan Holidays and some of his own favourites, take a look at how it went...
1. Hi Darren, firstly thanks for joining us today, can you tell us a bit about yourself and as customer services manager, how you and your team interact with Balkan Holidays
26 Jul 2016
If you've ever looked at a holiday to Bulgaria and wondered just how on earth you were going to choose a resort that's perfect for you, worry no more as we present you with our list of what we think are the best beaches in Bulgaria. From the north to the south, Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast is a treasure chest of gorgeous beaches; some are considered hidden gems just waiting to be discovered while others are thriving modern resorts packed with holidaymakers from all over the world every summer. Take a look through our list of the best beaches in Bulgaria and discover your next summer holiday resort today...
Golden
29 Jun 2016
Stays with a Splash! It’s easy to keep cool along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast – especially if you’re on the hunt for a Sunny Beach hotel with a water park. While the resort has two dedicated water parks – including the largest in Bulgaria – you can have even more fun on your own doorstep by choosing one of the hotels in Sunny Beach with its own water park.
At the aquapark of the all inclusive 4* Hotel Laguna Park, kids can go on adventures in their own pirate ship in the huge children’s swimming pool. Race each other on the multi-slide, where four of you can go at the same time. Have a go on the black hole rafting slide
24 Jun 2016
Going to an Aqua Park must be one of the most universally loved activities for children and a great way to keep cool in the sun. If you want to make it part of your holiday in Sunny Beach then there are several options within easy reach of the resort.
Action Aquapark
Spread over 24,000 square metres, this wonderland of all things water-related has something to suit every member of the family - children and adults alike. The younger kids can benefit from a large shallow pool, but won't be jealous of their older siblings, as it has its own attractions.
These include a wrecked pirate ship with two small slides leading into the
19 May 2016
As February approaches and the winter season is in full swing, Bulgaria brings to life their impeccable wine culture with a range of festivals and events throughout the month, ensuring there is certain to be something to tantalise even the most experienced of pallets.
In true Bulgarian style, the 1st February is the official Winemakers Day, or Triphon Zarezan, a celebration of the Patron Saint of Wine. This festival marks the dividing line between the ending of winter and the nearing of spring and what better way to celebrate than with a few glasses of some of Europe's best wine?
In recent years this day has been moved to 14th
18 May 2016
The Deputy Minister of Economy in charge of Tourism, Branimir Botev says Bulgaria ranks fourth in Europe by the rate of development of winter tourism. Speaking at a meeting with the international media present at the World Travel Market exhibition in London last week Botev said "During the past winter, the country has been visited by over 1 million tourists, which is an increase of 8.2%. Hopes are for this positive trend to continue during the 2013-2014 season".
He also added that the 2013 summer season was also successful in Bulgaria with the country being visited by 3.5m tourists between June - August 2013, an increase of 5.4%
17 May 2016
As we all know, keeping an eye on your budget is especially important at the present time. That is why at Balkan Holidays, we can help you plan your Summer Holiday this year and ensure that most of your costs are taken care of before you travel.
We have a range of All-Inclusive properties in Bulgaria that will suit everyone's pocket and taste.
From 2 Star All Inclusive right through to our Premium Selection of All-Inclusive hotels that include the Sol Nessebar Palace and the Marina Palace in Duni.
For those on a tighter budget, we have a selection of 3 and 4 stars All Inclusive Holidays in Sunny Beach and the Elenite All Inclusive
17 May 2016
Balkan Holidays Summer Hotels.
All Balkan Holidays Hotels, Globus, Fenix and Pomorie are ideally located in the Summer Holiday Resort of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria.
Balkan Holidays have over 56 years of experience of providing summer holidays on the British Holiday Market to Bulgaria, we aim to satisfy all the needs of the British Holiday Maker to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria.
The Hotels Globus, Fenix and Pomorie are Exclusive on the British Holiday Market to customers of Balkan Holidays and are not available through any other Summer Holiday Operator.
Hotel Globus
The Hotel Globus is a well-established landmark in the centre of the holiday
16 May 2016
Balkan Holidays has its very own British Run Children's Club based in Hotel Fenix in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. Join our Children's Representatives, Michelle and Christine for a fun-filled programme of activities.
The children's club is open to all Balkan Holidays clients who are travelling with us. The club is conveniently located in Hotel Fenix and offers a full programme of fun and adventure for the children. Some of the activities that take place are Garden Games, T-Shirt Painting, Movie Nights, Pirates Cruise and talent shows. These are just a few of the activities that take place.
There will be plenty of fantastic new
