27 Jul 2017
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21 Jun 2017
ABTA has today launched it's “Stop Sickness Scams” campaign which calls for urgent action on fake holiday sickness claims, which are costing the wider travel industry tens of millions of pounds.
The campaign calls on the new Government and Justice Minister, David Lidington MP, to urgently crack down on fake holiday sickness claims which are being encouraged by the aggressive marketing of Claims Management Companies, and warns holidaymakers about the consequences of making a false claim.
Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive said "This issue affects the whole industry. Even if you are not directly affected, fake claims
07 Jun 2017
Becici is a summer holiday resort in Montenegro on the Budva Riviera and is practically a sequel to Budva along the road. It has become very popular in recent years, thanks to its fabulous 1800m long beach, covered by coarse sand, and is family-friendly with the accessible sea. The beach of Becici was awarded the Blue Flag and in 1935 won the "Grand Prix" in Paris as the most beautiful beach in Europe.
With several open bars and nightclubs, the night life of Becici is just as entertaining as that of neighbouring Budva, and your hotel can provide various daytrips and other programmes for the day to make your summer holiday
22 May 2017
Find out about some of the best and most popular Bulgarian summer holiday resorts in our two part blog special featuring the stunning beach resorts of both the north and south of this fantastic country. Put your feet up and relax as we kick start part one of the northern resorts with the most popular and well known resort of Golden Sands...
1. GOLDEN SANDS
Escape to a summer holiday by the sea with glorious scenery and wooded hillsides sweeping down to meet one of the world's most beautiful beaches and blue sparkling sea. There is plenty to do by day and by night but if you want to take it easy, the friendly, relaxing atmosphere is
19 May 2017
Breaking down in tears on live TV as he apologised to his country for not taking them to victory, Bulgaria's Eurovision entry for 2017, Kristian Kostov should be nothing but proud of his remarkable achievement of finishing 2nd at this year's contest and recording Bulgaria's highest ever finish in the process.
Following on from Eurovision 2016 held in Stockholm last year, where Bulgaria enjoyed their previous best ever finish of 4th place by Poli Genova, 17 year old Kostov had a lot of pressure on his shoulders as the bookies considered his song "Beautiful Mess" a serious contender early on, backing him as second
19 May 2017
If you are thinking of going on a Croatia holiday and still not sure where to start from, or if you want to see more than just one resort during your holiday to Croatia, we have the best solution for you: the Adriatic Paradise Cruise. An eight-day trip along the coastline of Croatia on the Adriatic, departing from Split to Dubrovnik and back, giving you an unforgettable experience and as many beautiful beaches packed into a week as possible.
Departing every Saturday throughout the Summer season from mid-May to the end of September, the Adriatic Paradise Cruise takes you on the board of cruiser "Marija Magdalena" from Split to
12 May 2017
On August 1st, the village of Ravadinovo near Sozopol became home to one of Bulgaria’s largest Aqua Parks set on 18 acres of land next to the famous “Love in the Wind” castle.
The Neptun Aqua Park is home to 14 types of water attractions including a whirlwind with intermittent slides and a kamikaze – a nearly plummet slide that is suitable for adrenaline lovers. You can also enjoy two types of Typhoon slides with spiral tubes, organize a race on the slopes of the multi slide, swirl in the tornado or simply relax on the artificial river. In addition to these fantastic attractions, there are also 4 types of pools
05 May 2017
One of the most frequently said comments about Croatia is, 'It will surprise you'. We at Balkan believe this to be very much true, so we've compiled a list of aspects that will simply sweep you off your feet when you venture into this stunning country for the first time.
1. There is Roman architecture here, and plenty of it
People usually go to Rome or Greece to get their fill of Roman architecture, but did you know Croatia has more than its fair share of amphitheaters, palaces, and other structures? Within Split and Pula in particular, you'll find an extraordinary plethora of well-preserved historical wonders that
06 Apr 2017
Summer in the UK can be unpredictable, glorious sunshine and picnics in the park one minute, and Earth shattering thunderstorms the next. So, why not grab a slice of the real Mediterranean, and bask in the unrivalled beauty that is Croatia.
With flights from up to 10 UK airports, in to either Pula, Split or the magnificent Dubrovnik, Balkan Holidays is THE choice for Croatian Holidays.
Croatia has also become very popular in recent years for festivals and events, both modern and traditional! With the Sonus Festival on the Island of Pag hotting things up every August - to the Zagreb Wine Weekend providing a sumptuous experience in late
16 Mar 2017
Since the fall of communism in 1989, tourism in Bulgaria has continued to grow with over 10 million annual visitors to the country in 2011 alone. The number of UK holidaymakers arriving in Bulgaria also increased during 2012 by 4.5% due to the incredible value for money offered in the Bulgarian resorts during harsh economic times for the average UK tourist.
As a significant contributor to Bulgaria's economy, new types of tourism have developed over recent years including cultural, architectural and historic tours, eco-tourism and adventure tours, opening the doors for a new range of experiences for visitors to the country.
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