08 Oct 2019
Your choice of ski destinations is vast, from Japan to Scotland, from New Zealand to Lebanon. (According to Wikipedia, a Lebanese engineering student returning from studying in Switzerland brought back the sport of skiing in the early twentieth century.)
Why choose the Balkans?
What Bulgaria offers is unique. It’s a down-to-earth, fun and great value ski/board destination. Many are sceptical, then return year after year, having fallen in love with the place.
It’s the ideal place to learn to ski, everything is easy and straightforward and you are not competing for slope time with many advanced skiers. There is a warm welcome from
01 Oct 2019
The first thing to do is to get your trip booked well ahead of time to give you plenty of time to get ready. Here are our top ten things to thing about:
1. UK indoor ski slopes
It’s very worthwhile to book lessons at an indoor slope. There are different sorts of slopes, from very old and decrepit to new and pristine.
Highly recommended is a trip to a ‘real snow’ slope, where snow is made and the temperature is kept low.
It makes a fun day out, especially as often you’ll find the slopes positioned close to shops, cinemas and restaurants. It is possible to get a feel for skiing in one day, but many slopes
25 Sep 2019
Is this an expensive hobby? Well, it’s certainly more expensive than knitting or running. But as with all things, you can pay a little or a lot. You might compare a week in Romania skiing with a week in Japan, and you will guess that there’s a clear difference.
Overall, if you choose carefully, you’ll find a great value ski trip. Here’s one we’ve costed up from start to finish for Borovets, Bulgaria.
Item
Cost
Ski package
£350 (3* half board,
17 Sep 2019
Skiing is a sport which most people would like to try. But many don’t. Some get as far as a dry slope in the UK, but nowhere near the mountains. After all, there are so many reasons that might be off-putting. In our handy guide, we advise you on all the basics, so you know exactly where to start.
1. Do I need to be fit?
Skiing is a sport and a general level of fitness helps. The old adage is ‘get fit to ski, don’t ski to get fit’. The truth is you will enjoy your skiing much better if you have energy and muscle strength. The good news is you can build on this with ski fit exercises. The fitter you are the less likely you’ll
10 Sep 2019
At the top of any parent's list when choosing a family holiday destination has surely got to be the entertainment for the kids. Will there be enough for them to do? Is there anything special and unique that the kids would love? Well when it comes to holidays in Golden Sands, these questions are always answered with a confident 'yes'!
Although holidays to Golden Sands provide plenty of fun and entertainment for the family as it is, the resort has one extra trick up its sleeve to ensure your family has a holiday to remember. Situated in a beautiful forest on the northwest side of the resort, lies the exquisite Aquapolis water
19 May 2019
Hotel Splendid, part of our Premier selection, is a 5-star hotel in Becici, by the seaside of Montenegro, offering pampering spa treatments and an exquisite blend of natural beauty with sophisticated comfort.
Relax in style at the outdoor and indoor swimming pools, take a leisurely stroll on a nature trail or play mini-golf: Hotel Splendid has everything you need for a relaxing holiday full of health and fun.
The seaside of Becici was awarded the Golden Palm of the 1936 Paris Expo for the most beautiful Mediterranean beach. The sandy beach is 2km long, and you can easily walk down to the other popular town, Budva, and its seaside
06 May 2019
From Istria in the north, through Central Dalmatia, to the Dubrovnik Riviera in the south, a summer holiday to Croatia, without a doubt offers you the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The 4,058km coastline comprises of spectacular beaches, secluded coves, marinas that are home to boats of all sizes and an impressive collection of 1,185 islands (only 5 fewer islands than the Maldives), of which 48 are inhabited.
According to the latest Post Office Holiday Money Report, Croatia has been picked out as one of ten "hot" destinations for summer 2014. With that in mind we have put together this list of 10
21 Feb 2019
If you're thinking of heading off to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria for the first time this summer or perhaps you've been before and are looking to try a new hotel? We've taken our expert knowledge and over 50 years of experience in providing quality holidays to the resort of Sunny Beach to offer you 4 new Sunny Beach hotels we think you may want to try out and will prove popular in 2019.
Best Western Plus Premium Inn
Situated in the heart of Sunny Beach resort, a pleasant couple of minutes walk takes you to the magnificent sandy beach. The aqua park, casino and outdoor gym available within the property's grounds make it the
10 Jan 2019
When it comes to enjoying your time in Bulgaria, you won't be disappointed by what Sunny Beach has to offer. From adrenaline-inducing thrills to super-relaxing activities, there is something to please everyone at this picture-perfect holiday resort. Here are some of our favourites.
Outdoor Karting
Not even a mile away from Sunny Beach's vibrant centre, you'll find a karting track surrounded by the beautiful Bulgarian countryside. It loops and gybes, with thrilling long straights and nerve-wracking curves. Great for families, friends and everyone else.
Sunny Beach Paintballing
Embrace the team camaraderie required by
08 Sep 2018
Surely sometimes you've just wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and get away for a holiday but end up finding you simply don't have the time available for an entire week off? On many of these occassions we will just give up the thought of getting away and leave it for another time, but that doesn't need to be the case any more with Balkan Holidays offering a range of Winter ski weekends to Bulgaria - ideal for those who only have 3 or 4 days to escape.
With the widest choice of accommodation available in Bansko and Borovets to suit everyone, and with flights available departing every Thursday, Friday or
