17 Jan 2019
Should the United Kingdom leave the European Union on March 29th with no deal, the rules for travel to our destinations is expected to change. With this in mind, the government has started accelerating its plans for a no deal EU exit and wants to ensure you are also prepared for any changes that come from a no deal Brexit.
UK passport holders are advised to check their passports to see whether it is valid for travel after March 29th 2019. If you do not yet have a UK passport, more info will follow in the coming weeks.
After March 29th 2019, you should ensure that you have a minimum of 6 months validity left on your UK passport from
21 Feb 2018
We have recently started a series about one of the most beautiful destinations in Croatia: the Island of Hvar. In the previous part we have given you a general overview about the town of Hvar, now let’s take a look at some of its landmarks!
The Fort of Hvar
The Fort of Hvar is situated on the hilltop in the town of Hvar. It gives a magnificent panoramic view to Hvar and other surrounding islands. It is worth to have a look at during the night, when the darkness and the white city provide a fantastic contrast. The fort was built in the 16th century, and it was restored in 1579, after the explosion of the gunpowder
05 Feb 2018
We at Balkan Holidays would like to wish you an enjoyable and memorable stay in the beautiful country of Bulgaria so we created this list especially for you to provide all the information you will need for a safe and pleasant holiday along with some interesting facts about your chosen destination.
ALPHABET
The Bulgarian alphabet was created by two brothers, Cyril and Methodious, and it is called Cyrillic, after one of them. Bulgaria is the only country in the world that has a national holiday celebrating their alphabet which is held on the 24th May each year.
BANKS
We recommend that you
30 Dec 2016
The birth of Borovets dates back to 1896, when the Bulgarian King Ferdinand commenced the construction of a hunting lodge in the Rila Mountains called "Royal Bistrica". After its completion it quickly became a favourite spot for summer recreation of the royal family.
The royal family's example was soon followed by many entrepreneurs, bankers and wealthy families from the capital city of Sofia, who also built villas in the surrounding area. Little by little, this part of Rila became a regular summer getaway destination for many and in 1928, the number of villas has grown to a staggering 74. The
17 May 2016
Bulgaria has 11 beaches and a marina flying the Blue Flag, the official international certification that it meets its stringent standards. The scheme started in France in 1985 by the Foundation for Environmental Education and a beach has to meet very strict criteria in the areas of Environmental Education and Information, Water Quality, Environmental Management and Safety and services in order to be awarded by the Blue Flag.
In Bulgaria the following beaches carry the Blue Flag:
In Varna region:
Albena
Bunite
Sunny Day
In Bourgas region:
Duni
Sozopol-Harmanite
Elenite
Pomorie East
St Vlas Central
Sunny
10 May 2016
A lovely client of ours left a great review about their recent trip ski trip to Borovets with Balkan Holidays.
"I just want to email a picture of my recent skiing holiday in Borovets. We had a great time, and the reps were so welcoming. There was 11 of us and the resort didn't disappoint in skiing, apres-ski and nightlife. We had great conditions with snow the first 3 days and then blue sky on one day which is when the photo was taken. This is me on my snowboard carving down the Markudjik slopes." - Alex Hargreaves, enjoying a ski trip to Borovets from 22nd to 29th January 2011.
Ski Holidays to Bansko
Ski
15 Aug 2015
1. Find A Holiday You Like.
By visiting our website you can check the availability and book online with total peace of mind, at your own convenience. Search through hundreds of our latest holiday deals to Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo, Bulgaria from 6 UK airports.
2. Grab Your Online Discount.
Look out for the Online Discount amount shown on the result pages, to see how much you are saving by booking online. The online discount applies to all elements within your package holiday, with the exception of taxes such as airport taxes and fuel surcharges, which cannot be
10 Apr 2015
Looking for a summer holiday where you can relax completely while your children are engaged in fun and exciting activities in a safe environment? Mr. Bears Kids Club in Sunny Beach might be that one thing that puts your mind at ease this summer!
With Mr. Bear's Club your kids will never get bored on your holiday.
Our Mr Bears kids’ clubs create safe, happy places for children to make new friends, learn new skills and, most importantly, to play. With a sign in/sign out policy you can be sure of your children’s safety at all times.
Mr Bear's Kids Club is based at Hotel Fenix,
08 Mar 2015
"The Adventureman" - He considers himself cut from the same (waterproof) cloth as Bear Grylls and his adverturous ilk. With his Gortex coat, zip off trousers and money belt, he's prepared for any eventuality - You never know when you might chance across a poisonous snake or quicksand on a city break in Brussels...
"The (Anti)Social Media Enthusiast" - With an iPad under the arm, a camera around their neck, a phone in their pocket and a veritable arsenal of chargers, their main goal of the holiday: share EVERYTHING. Even if it means, well, missing out on some of the actual experience. They'll be reliving
09 Jul 2014
All passengers flying into or out of the UK have been advised to ensure electronic devices in hand luggage are sufficiently charged to be switched on. The Department for Transport have said there could be checks "on some routes into or out of the UK" but did not disclose which routes were involved. The advice has already been applied on selected flights from the UK to the US.
The Department for Transport has now released updated guidelines, saying: "In line with the US advice, passengers on some routes into and out of the UK may now also be required to show that electronic devices in their hand luggage are powered up or
