10 May 2016
SIX THINGS YOU MUST SEE AND DO IN BULGARIA
1) The Beaches – Nessebar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Situated in the south eastern Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria boasts an impressive 230-mile long Black Sea coast with some of the finest sandy beaches in Europe.
The two most popular tourist beaches are Golden Sands and Sunny Beach, but for an alternative seaside experience, the resort of Nessebar is a must do.
With a history dating back some 3,000 years, Nessebar has been linked with many ancient civilisations. Located on a small peninsula in the Black Sea the delightful tourist spot yearly attracts a million visitors. A
10 May 2016
In a recent survey for 2011 Holiday Costs in Resort for UK Tourists, Bulgaria still ranked highly at number 4 for all holiday destinations.
Costs for 8 holiday items were compared in 36 holiday destinations and Bulgaria is still a recommended choice offering excellent value and helping your pound go that little bit further.
Here are a sample of some the prices* of the items you may buy whilst on holiday to Bulgaria.
Item
Cost
Cup of Coffee
£0.71
Bottle of local beer
£1.18
Can of Coca-Cola
£1.18
1.5l of mineral water
£0.71
Factor 15
10 May 2016
Worried about ever increasing travel prices in Europe? Sofia not say TripAdvisor, there is still value to be found...
According to a recent study conducted by TripAdvisor, Sofia, Bulgaria tops the list as one of the cheapest places to go if you are looking for a great value city break.
Of the 49 cities worldwide included in the study, the Bulgarian capital offered the best deal for a one-night stay in a four-star hotel. London was one of the most expensive in the survey costing almost three times as much as Sofia.
TripAdvisor spokesman Angus Struthers said "The list shows that Asia is the most affordable continent, while Europe
13 Apr 2016
Bulgaria's popular Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach has once again been crowned the cheapest summer holiday destination for the third consecutive year running, according to new research carried out by Post Office Travel Money.
Famous for its clean sea water and golden Blue Flag awarded 8km stretch of beach, Sunny Beach has been attracting holidaymakers from the UK for over half a century as they seek a great value beach resort offering all the necessities for a memorable summer break.
In the latest Family Holiday Costs Barometer, which is released annually, the value for money resort of Sunny Beach beat 19 other popular destinations
12 Apr 2016
For a relatively small country, Croatia offers a dizzying range of holiday ideas. With its heavily indented Adriatic coastline, 1,244 islands and breathtaking national parks, it can be tough to narrow down where to go on holiday in Croatia.
Where to go in Croatia for island-hopping?
Even though only 48 of Croatia’s islands are inhabited, there’s still a huge choice of places for a holiday. Many are grouped together so you can cover several islands in a day. The Elaphiti islands near Dubrovnik – Šipan, Kolo?ep and Lopud – can be visited in a day, or discovered singly at a more leisurely pace. In the Kvarner Gulf, you can flit
07 Apr 2016
Situated in a quiet private bay with a large beach and green meadows, on the southern slope of the easternmost Balkan Mountain, the resort of Elenite has always been a firm favourite with Balkan Holidays customers. Just 8.5 km from Sunny Beach and around 40 km from Bourgas Airport, the complex is positioned on the calm curved hills of the mountain which slope directly into the sea, designed to take maximum advantage of the surrounding natural beauty to offer visitors breathtaking views from every possible angle.
With all the amenities you would expect in a holiday centre, including its very own waterpark,
05 Apr 2016
After a comfortable 3 hour flight from the UK arriving into Bourgas Airport and a relatively short transfer later, you’ll find yourself at the home of Bulgaria's biggest Black Sea coast resort, Sunny Beach. As the largest and most popular Bulgarian resort, Sunny Beach holidays offer you a choice of over 800 hotels with more than 300 000 beds. Furthermore the resort is home to over 130 restaurants and numerous live music bars, pubs, nightclubs, discos and cafés ensuring there is plenty to do for everyone who visits the resort.
Besides the hustle and bustle of the busy promenade and night-life, Sunny Beach holidays have so much more to
19 Sep 2015
Visiting Primorsko has become an even more attractive proposition with the arrival of the very first underwater chapel to the Bulgarian southern Black Sea coast. Named after the patron of fishermen and seafarers, St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker this unique chapel was erected some 10 meters below the surface and is fully compliant with the canon of Orthodox Christianity.
Designed by sculptor Nikola Dikov, the image of the saint was made from brass and the alter from ancient stone with a cross and candlestick placed on it. A plate completes the design with an image glorifying the Saint Trinity. All visitors to the chapel will be able to
13 Sep 2015
Croatia is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination, well known for it's 1244 beautiful islands and stunning towns & cities offering incredible value for money holiday opportunities. Every year millions of tourist are attracted by the natural beauty of Croatia and the crystal clear warm waters of the Adriatic sea.
There are a number of interesting historic and cultural sites to discover while on your holiday to Croatia, seven of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance. The list is maintained by
01 Jul 2015
Completion work is very much sight on the latest addition to our Croatia hotel programme - Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera hotel will present exceptional interior and design that reflects the best of nature and local sights.
Nested in a peaceful cove only 15 min bus-ride away from the Old Town, the hotel is due for opening in late summer and will offer spectacular views of the sea and numerous islands. Book early for Summer 2016 and save up to £242 per couple.
