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 &
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
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
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
18 Aug 2014
Bulgaria is Europe’s newest golf destination, and Balkan Holidays offer golf holidays to two main golf regions: Cape Kaliakra by the Black Sea, and Bansko in the Pirin Mountains.
Pirin Golf Hotel & Spa in Bansko is a five star resort, perfectly located in the beautiful Razlog valley, where you have the rare opportunity to tee off among pine tree-lined fairways.
You can play 18 holes on the Ian Woosnam golf course or 5 holes on the amazing new Pine course, while the Golf Academy provides top class facilities to improve your swing.
For relaxation after a day on the course, there is a Spa and Wellness centre with
03 Jul 2014
There's a lot to love about the country of Montenegro, the very name of which sounds as though it has come straight from a fantasy novel. Find out why we think it's one of the most magical places on Earth.
1. Because some of the colours here don't exist anywhere else
Sometimes there's a vibrancy to a green that can only be described as emerald, or a flair to a red that more closely resembles crimson. Throughout Montenegro's wild gorse-coloured mountains, Adriatic beaches and enticing cities, you'll find aquatic blue waters, vibrant violet flowers and terracotta orange roofs. Everywhere you look, there are
