28 Feb 2015
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! When the forecasters predicted a fantastic ski season for the Eastern European region back in November, no one knew for sure just how much of the white stuff was actually going to fall and when. Having already been a fairly good ski season for the Bulgarian resorts of Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo, mother nature decided to deliver a phenominal amount of snow across the resorts this week, which was beyond every skier and snowboarder's wildest dreams.
Since Friday, March 6th the snow has continued to fall in huge amounts across much of the country layering up to 3.5m of snow on the
02 Feb 2015
Ski holidays to Bulgaria are fast becoming a popular choice for holidaymakers and this is evident with Bulgaria being one of twenty worldwide countries recently nominated in the World Ski Awards.
Not only are ski holidays to Bulgaria great value for money but they also offer something for every type of winter sports enthuasiast. Pamporovo and Borovets have some amazing runs geared at Beginner and Intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Where as Bansko has some nifty and challenging runs for the Advanced skiers and snowboarders. Nether the less all of Bulgaria's ski resorts still cater for all levels of
21 Jan 2015
Bulgaria has quickly grown into a popular European golf destination, and as the number one tour operator to Bulgaria, Balkan Holidays have a wide choice of golf holidays available from all major UK airports.
The Lighthouse Golf Resort & Spa Hotel is beautifully located on the Black Sea Coast, and is part of a golf resort designed by the famous player Ian Woosnam. The hotel overlooks one of the most beautiful sceneries in the region with magnificent sea views. The hotel is close to the club house, the golf academy and the road nearby leads to the sandy beaches. The Lighthouse Hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites, as
01 Jan 2015
Not many countries in Europe are able to compete with Bulgaria when it comes to its abundance and diversity of natural springs with Bulgaria proudly boasting the second largest number of natural springs in Europe.
Many clients visiting Bulgaria’s ski resorts during the winter are unaware of the incredible value for money and quality the spa facilities and luxurious accommodation in Bulgaria have to offer, but as the specialist tour operator to the region we have used our personal knowledge and 48 years of experience to put together a selection of sumptuous spa package holidays to our winter resorts of Bansko, Borovets &
28 Oct 2014
The Bulgarian city of Plovdiv has been ranked 6th in the list of hottest destinations in the world to visit next year according to renowned travel publisher Lonely Planet. The company's Best in Travel 2015 details the regions, cities, countries and best-value destinations to visit in 2015.
In the list Plovdiv is described as “One of Europe’s most beautiful Old Towns, a backdrop of the Rhodope Mountains, historical treasures, smouldering night-life. There’s a wealth of reasons to explore Plovdiv, but recent decades have polished Bulgaria’s second city. Its remarkable ruins (including a Roman theatre in the
26 Sep 2014
On the 15th & 16th of February 2014, Borovets will welcome the world's best alpine skiers to the resort to take part in the men's slalom and giant slalom races. This event takes on an extra significance this winter as it is the last training session for the skiers before the start of the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
Besides this major sporting event which again places Borovets on the world map of international competitions, Borovets is also gearing up for the upcoming winter tourist season.
Borosport, operator of the Borovets ski runs, are continuing their large-scale investment program amounting to almost 40m Euro with
24 Sep 2014
Certainly no less attractive than a beach holiday on the Black Sea Coast, Bansko, the winter capital of the Balkans, has now firmly established itself as one of the best destinations for a lakes & mountains holiday during the summer too. Each year more holidaymakers are choosing a summer holiday in the Pirin Mountain due to the magnificent beauty and unbeatable value the region has to offer.
Bansko welcomes thousands of tourists from around Europe during the summer and hosts a number of events including the 2013 International Jazz Festival. The Pirin Nature Park is full of eco paths and travel routes which will surprise you with every
07 Sep 2014
ABOUT THE WORLD SKI AWARDS:
The World Ski Awards are the first of its kind to acknowledge, celebrate and reward the best brands in the ski hospitality industry. The World Ski Awards are part of World Travel Awards, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary as "the Oscars of the travel industry".
The World Ski Awards focus on the leading 20 ski destinations who are shaping the future of this progressive industry. Whilst acknowledging and rewarding excellence across ski resorts and the ski hospitality sector, the World Ski Awards will ultimately strive to improve the ski tourist customer experience and energize both
06 Sep 2014
Following on from our popular blog article a few weeks back featuring our Customer Services Manager, we wanted to continue bringing you a behind the scenes look at some of the Balkan Holidays team members who ensure you can enjoy the holiday you deserve year after year. This week we managed to grab our Reservations Manager, Paloma Fiestas from her busy work day to sit down and have a quick chat with us. Here's how it went....
1. Hi Paloma, thank you for joining us today, firstly can you tell us a bit about yourself and as reservations manager, how you and your team interact with Balkan Holidays customers?
Hi Guys. Well I have been
03 Sep 2014
With as much glorious history, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery to rival any European destination, it's no wonder why Bulgaria is a popular holiday hotspot for sun seekers and winter sport lovers alike.
Many of the Bulgarian resorts have undergone dramatic revitalisations over the last few years, making them a haven for holidaymakers. For those looking for a summer holiday to Bulgaria, resorts such as Sunny Beach or Golden Sands offer a wide range of facilities and activities to keep everyone entertained, from designer shopping to local markets, quaint seafront tavernas, lavish dining and a range of water sports like no other,
