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
10 Oct 2014
The 2014 UniCredit PGA Professional Championship of Europe is to be held for a fourth time at the stunning Pravets Golf & Spa Resort, Bulgaria, from 15 - 18 October. The staging of this European Club Professionals' flagship event comes at the end of one the busiest golf season Pravets has had to date.
Pravets is quickly becoming one of the favourite "event venues" for major European golf competitions and by the end of this season, Pravets will have hosted three of the European Golf Association's most significant tournaments - the Mid-Amateur Championships, the Senior Men’s Team Championships hosted by the Bulgarian Golf Association and
29 Sep 2014
The first snowflakes of the year dropped between 2-3 cm of the white stuff in the high peaks of the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains, such as Rozhen and Pamporovo. Nevertheless, the white coat did not last long because of the rising temperatures at midday.
Although the September snow quickly melted, Pamporovo AD's executive director Marian Belyakov said "Pamporovo resort is preparing for a strong winter season, while it is too early for predictions, meteorologists are promising good skiing conditions."
The company which owns and runs the ski facilities and sporting infrastructure of the mountain resort also plans to open 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
16 Sep 2014
Majestic, picturesque and outstanding are just a few ways in which to describe Slovenia and come winter, many of its stunning resorts claim host to perfect ski and snowboard conditions. For a breathtaking alternative European ski resort, ski holidays to Slovenia are the ideal choice.
Nestled between Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary, it's easy to see why Slovenia is one of Europe's most sought after ski resorts. Growing in popularity every year with British and European tourists alike, it has still retained its quaint feel, friendly reputation and beautiful scenery.
Slovenia has 3 main resorts; Kranjska Gora, Lake Bled and
11 Sep 2014
The Island of Brac is the largest of the central Dalmatian group of islands and the third biggest of all the Adriatic islands. With an area of 394.57 sq km and population of 13,824 it is separated from the mainland by the Brac Channel, from the island of Solta by the Splitska Vrata (Split Gate) and from the Island of Hvar by the Hvar Channel. The highest peak on the island, Vidova Gora (Vitus' Mount) at 778 m, is also the highest peak of all the Croatian islands. Part of the island's coastline consists of a limestone surface which is rocky and steep, while the rest of the island is low and sandy, on the southern side from Farska to Bol and
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,
