08 Mar 2015
"The Adventureman" - He considers himself cut from the same (waterproof) cloth as Bear Grylls and his adverturous ilk. With his Gortex coat, zip off trousers and money belt, he's prepared for any eventuality - You never know when you might chance across a poisonous snake or quicksand on a city break in Brussels...
"The (Anti)Social Media Enthusiast" - With an iPad under the arm, a camera around their neck, a phone in their pocket and a veritable arsenal of chargers, their main goal of the holiday: share EVERYTHING. Even if it means, well, missing out on some of the actual experience. They'll be reliving
04 Mar 2015
Tucked into a mountainous corner, between Austria, Italy, Hungary and the Adriatic Sea, Slovenia has been blessed with everything in abundance. From her majestic Julian Alps with its glacial valleys, sparkling rivers, crystal clear lakes and breathtaking waterfalls to the deep forests and mysterious Karst caves, fascinating medieval towns, beautiful castles and gothic churches. The fertile coastline of Slovenia explodes with every type of greenery and plant life imaginable including vast orchards of olive and cherry trees, rich and versatile, bathing in the hot summer sun rays.
With so much natural beauty on offer, it wasn't hard to
01 Mar 2015
When it comes to winter sports, sometimes going up and down the slopes simply isn't enough for some individuals. Whether it was by accident or on purpose, these individuals have given us some of the most unbelievable world records around and it is in this article where we will highlight five of these record-breaking achievements for your reading pleasure...
1. Most Fingertip Pull-Ups While Wearing Skis
On the 21st December 2013 in Big Bear, California, ski enthuasist Andreas Weaver set the record for the most fingertip pull-ups while wearing skis when he set a record of 13 during a holiday to improvise a workout
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
17 Feb 2015
Happy Pancake Day from us here at Balkan Holidays! If you fancy trying something different this year, check out this delicious Bulgarian Palachinka recipe...!
These are simply the most flavourful pancakes ever! The vanilla smell will linger in your kitchen hours after cooking them to keep you in a good mood all day long.
Ingredients:
2 cups wheat flour (250g)
2 and 1/2 cups milk (500ml)
3 medium sized eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon powder sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 tablespoon of sunflower oil
1 generous tablespoon of butter (softened at room temperature)
Preparation:
1. Put the flour in a large mixing bowl. Whisk
06 Feb 2015
As a popular alternative to the southern Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach, holidays to Golden Sands provide holidaymakers with everything they need from a summer break plus so much more. Located just a few kilometres from the bustling historical city of Varna, Golden Sands offers a fulfilling mix of entertainment and relaxation all set in one of the most picturesque natural environments found in the Balkan region. Named after the nearby national park, the resort of Golden Sands extends a warm welcome to all who visit it with wooded hillsides sweeping down to meet one of Europe's most beautiful coastlines, the Black Sea
03 Feb 2015
If you don't think of Slovenia as a skiing destination now, you will by the end of this article. The country is home to three fantastic resorts - Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Kranjska Gora - that demonstrate that it deserves its place among the top locations for the sport in the world.
Excellent facilities, incredible views and of course, great pistes, Slovenia has everything you'd expect from a winter sports destination. Check out our guide below and you won't want to go anywhere else for all your skiing and snowboarding requirements.
Stunning Views
Like the pieces of a giant toblerone, Slovenia's mountains rear
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 &
