19 Nov 2018
Bansko has once again been named "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort" at the 2018 World Ski Awards held on November 18th in Kitzbühel, Austria. This marks the fifth consecutive time that Bansko has won the prestigious award since the World Ski Awards were first launched back in 2013.
Furthermore, a Balkan Holidays customer favourite, the 5* Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena in Bansko took home the "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel" award, making it a good night for the resort.
Launched in 2013, the World Ski Awards was created to drive up standards within the ski tourism industry by rewarding organisations that are
13 Nov 2018
The seaside of Romania is lined by beaches of unique atmosphere and plenty to see, such as Greek or Roman ruins, and there is always something more to discover. The Danube Estuary is a natural curiosity and is recommended not just for anglers.
Holidaymakers in Mamaia are welcomed by a beach covered with tiny white seashells and silver sea. Major rivers streaming into the Black Sea, such as the Danube, the Dnieper, the Dniester and the Don make the Black Sea not just silverfish grey but also less salty.
Hoteliers in Mamaia have been recently trying to upgrade their service to Western European standards, there are spa & wellness
02 Nov 2018
With Borovets resort in Bulgaria putting the final touches on what is expected to be a busy opening next month, the resort is delighted to announce the completion of its new six-seater high speed lift the "Martinovi Baraki Express".
The new lift replaces the old 4-seater on the existing line with new technology, significant increase in capacity and speed. The new lift will be taking up to 3,000 people per hour, over three times what was previously possible with riding time now only taking 3.5 minutes, that's more than two times faster than previously.
Along with better speed and
24 Oct 2018
Once again, the Eastern European resort of Bansko, Bulgaria has emerged as the cheapest ski destination in Europe, offering consumers the best value for their money this winter. This welcoming news was announced in the recent Post Office Ski Resort Report which compiles data from leading ski resorts around the continent to put together a comprehensive report detailing which destinations provide the best choice available to clients.
The report found Bansko cheapest when it came to a complete ski package including a six-day ski pass and ski/boot hire for one person, together with ski school
08 Oct 2018
If you live in or near London, don't forget to put the Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival in your diary taking place at Battersea Park, Battersea Evolution between the 25th -28th October 2018.
Balkan Holidays are proud to offer you the best value and widest choice of skiing and boarding holidays to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania. Our holidays start from £244pp, ski packs from £123pp and a lift pass from £94pp plus we have special show discounts so come and visit us on stand 306.
So why not come along and join us by booking your tickets in advance, also don't forget to check out our great value Bulgaria ski holiday deals on sale
20 Sep 2018
Ski holidays to Borovets offer great value for money and are a short transfer of just 1.5hours from Sofia airport. The Bulgarian ski resort of Borovets is surrounded by the highest mountains in the Balkans, the Musala (meaning "near God" or "place for prayer") and sits at an altitude of 1320m.
Balkan Holidays offer a range of hotels & apartments within Borovets to suit all budgets including the popular hotels 4* Rila & Rila Studios, 4* Samokov and the 3 & 4* Iglika Palace. These hotels are not only popular for their excellent services and facilities but are also within easy walking distance of the resort centre, making
08 Sep 2018
Surely sometimes you've just wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and get away for a holiday but end up finding you simply don't have the time available for an entire week off? On many of these occassions we will just give up the thought of getting away and leave it for another time, but that doesn't need to be the case any more with Balkan Holidays offering a range of Winter ski weekends to Bulgaria - ideal for those who only have 3 or 4 days to escape.
With the widest choice of accommodation available in Bansko and Borovets to suit everyone, and with flights available departing every Thursday, Friday or
05 Sep 2018
As Bulgaria's second largest summer beach resort, Golden Sands on the northern Black Sea coast boasts all of the same amenities as its southern counterpart, Sunny Beach, but is perhaps set in a more relaxed, less busy environment. Situated approximately 25 kilometres from Varna airport, the short transfer from the airport will bring you to the doorstep of one of the most beautiful beaches in Eastern Europe, with over 3 kilometres of Blue Flag pure gold and white sandy beach, there certainly is plenty of space to relax, sunbathe and try out some of the fantastic water sports on offer.
Mainly attracting families and couples, the
04 Sep 2018
This is the second part to our previous post about the Island of Brac, where we introduced this beautiful island in Croatia with the biggest resorts, Supetar and Bol, and its famous natural feature, the Golden Horn. Let’s have a look around the island to find out what else you can discover on a Summer Holiday to Brac.
St Mary’s Church, Supetar
One of the most famous landmarks of Supetar is the St Mary’s Church from the 18th century, and its surrounding buildings, such as the Leroj bell tower.
Supetar Cemetery
The ancient cemetery and the mausoleum are also worth a visit while on summer holiday in Superar.
Vidova
31 Aug 2018
In our previous article we looked at five out of Bulgaria's nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are the remaining four.
Pirin National Park
The 274km2 national park has been a world heritage site since 1983. It was founded on the 8th November 1962 in order to protect the forests in high mountains. The national park consists of the Pirin Mountain an its highest peak, Vihren at 2914m, which can be climbed easily and those who make it to the top will be awarded a beautiful view. There are more than 40 other peaks above 2500m, for example the Kutero I and Kutero II, at 2908m and 2906m respectively. The
