17 May 2016
As we all know, keeping an eye on your budget is especially important at the present time. That is why at Balkan Holidays, we can help you plan your Summer Holiday this year and ensure that most of your costs are taken care of before you travel.
We have a range of All-Inclusive properties in Bulgaria that will suit everyone's pocket and taste.
From 2 Star All Inclusive right through to our Premium Selection of All-Inclusive hotels that include the Sol Nessebar Palace and the Marina Palace in Duni.
For those on a tighter budget, we have a selection of 3 and 4 stars All Inclusive Holidays in Sunny Beach and the Elenite All Inclusive
17 May 2016
We've gathered up an A to Z list to define the absolute best of Balkan Holidays. From holiday destinations to our customer benefits, we've summed it all up right here.
A is for Albena - An All-Inclusive Resort on the Northern Black Sea Coast.
B is for Bourgas - The main Airport for Balkan Holidays Beach Summer Flights. Serves the Summer Beach Resorts of Elenite, Sunny Beach, Nessebur, Pomorie, Sozopol and Duni.
C is for Croatian Riviera - Discover the beautiful Adriatic Coastline from either one of our resorts or on a Boat or Coach Tour.
D is for Dubrovnik - The pearl of the Adriatic. Discover the old town and enjoy a
17 May 2016
The resort of Albena, Bulgaria were delighted to announce the recent opening of the very first beach library in the European Union and only the third of its kind in the world. Located near the Hotel Kaliopa, the new beach library boasts 140 shelves with over 2500 books available in more than 10 languages.
The library is completely free for guests to enjoy and the titles available have been carefully selected for all tastes including world classics, thrillers, mysteries, romantic readings and memoirs. An extra special treat for foreign tourists is a collection of stories by Jordan Yovkov entitled "Albena", published in six
16 May 2016
Balkan Holidays has its very own British Run Children's Club based in Hotel Fenix in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. Join our Children's Representatives, Michelle and Christine for a fun-filled programme of activities.
The children's club is open to all Balkan Holidays clients who are travelling with us. The club is conveniently located in Hotel Fenix and offers a full programme of fun and adventure for the children. Some of the activities that take place are Garden Games, T-Shirt Painting, Movie Nights, Pirates Cruise and talent shows. These are just a few of the activities that take place.
There will be plenty of fantastic new
12 May 2016
If you fancy going to a summer festival but you would like to combine the music festival with your summer holiday, then the Spirit of Bourgas the ideal choice for you.
The Spirit of Bourgas, the biggest seaside festival in Europe, on the Black Sea Riviera in Bulgaria, lets you leave the rain-soaked, mud-stained festival tent at home and gives you the sea and the sand instead.
Book your holiday to Bourgas this summer and you can witness three days of festival music just by the sea.
Spirit of Burgas has earned itself numerous nominations: 'Best European Festival', 'Best Overseas Festival' and in
11 May 2016
Bulgaria has a great history that goes back 100's of centuries and much of the past remains today for your eyes to witness...
Here you have many places that will inspire and interest you including the spirit of Baba Vanga. She is Bulgaria's beloved mystical prophet who has saved many lives due to her ability in identifying the exact causes of illness and lived in the tiny mountainous village Rupite in southern Bulgaria. While there you can go and visit the house where she lived which offers outstanding views of the local mountains.
Visiting this area would probably be best during late summer (Sep-Oct) as the sunshine is not as
11 May 2016
In the latest issue of the Travel Weekly Perfect Places magazine, Bulgaria has been chosen at the 4th best value for money in the world.
Travel agents have long been recommending Bulgaria to their clients for its excellent value summer and winter holidays.
In addition to Bulgaria's rich choice of beach and ski holiday options, its capital city of Sofia has firmly placed itself on the map in recent years as a short break destination that offers incredible value for money, helping stretch your pound even further.
Travel Norwich Airport representative Sarah Billington said "Being a non-euro destination, Bulgaria offers
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
