07 Feb 2012
Ski facilities at Bansko have no negative environmental impact on the Pirin National Park as a world heritage site – says the latest report based on checks carried out by UNESCO last year in the resort.
The report also states that the replacement of Bansko ski facilities was carried out in an appropriate manner and they don’t have a negative influence on the value of the world heritage site.
The participants of the monitoring mission held meetings with representatives of the Bulgarian government as well as regional mayors and conducted on-the-spot checks of the replaced ski facilities in the Bansko ski zone.
UNESCO's
01 Feb 2012
You can now book your winter ski or board 2012/13 holiday well in advance in order to secure the flight and hotel or apartment of your choice.
By pre registering you can take advantage of the following benefits:
* Most Winter 2012/13 Holiday Packages at Winter 2011/12 prices
* 5% Loyalty bonus
* 7.5% Online Discount applied to all Advanced Registrations
* £70 Low Deposit (Saving 50%)
* Priority FREE Child Places
* Early Booking Discounts of Up to £150 per couple
* Prices from an incredible £219
* Group Discounts are available
PLUS for ALL Bansko Hotels & Apartments we are offering 2 for 1 lift
27 Jan 2012
His "Star Team for Children" Charity Association will raise funds for children in need.
Another remarkable event is coming to Bansko and this time it's the superstar team of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco! The Prince has chosen the premier Bulgarian winter resort for the 6-th Ski event of his "Star Team for Children" Charity Association and will arrive on January 27, leading a cast of worldknown legends in various sport disciplines.
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Mr. Mauro Serra founded the association in 1993, attracting as members outstanding sports champions from all over the world, each one of them
08 Jan 2012
It is with great pleasure and pride to announce that Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko has been awarded for a second consecutive year with the TripAdvisors Certificate of Excellence for the year 2012 by achieving an exceptional 4.5 rating.
Ideally positioned, at the foot of the Pirin mountains, the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena in Bansko is the only "Leading Hotel of The World" in Bulgaria and offers clients luxury along with quality services in this most popular of resorts.
The hotel combines Alpine style with modern comfort and comprises five connected buildings with an impressive range
03 Jan 2012
Slovenia will again host the already legendary international Ski World Cup for women on the 21-22 January 2012. The Zlata lisica - Golden Fox has been organised since 1964 in the city of Maribor. Some 20,000 visitors are expected to visit this year's event where the best slalom and giant slalom contestants will compete.
You don't need to be a wortd champion to enjoy Slovenia's spectacular ski resorts and excellent pistes - just book your ski holiday to Slovenia with Balkan Holidays for an unforgettable winter break!
01 Jan 2012
We have launched our Winter Ski & Board programme for 2012/13.
Highlights in the new brochure include:
New flight programme from Luton to Ljubljana, Slovenia
Three and four night ski weekends departing on Thursdays and Fridays from Gatwick to Bulgaria from January 2013
Value for money breaks with prices from £219** per person for 7 nights
Free night skiing in Pamporovo, Bulgaria, staying at the Hotel Perelik
Free lift passes in Bansko & Borovets, Bulgaria
Free ski/board storage in Bansko, Bulgaria
50% off Ski and Board packs in Borovets when staying at the Hotel Rila
Click here for latest deals and other offers
08 Dec 2011
The winner of the Ski Show prize draw was Mike Barratt from London who won a snowboard and bindings.
01 Nov 2011
The Ski & Snowboard Show is now open at London Earls Court and you are welcome to visit us on stand L11 where you can grab a copy of our latest brochure, find out about our special offers, and you can book your holiday straight away.
And that's not all! We are introducing a 10% reduction on 2011/12 winter holiday prices for direct bookings during the snow (19-23 October).
The offer is valid for direct bookings and is combinable with other offers currently available including loyalty bonus (not applicable for Late Deals).
15 Jul 2011
Situated high in the Rhodope Mountains in Southern Bulgaria, Pamporovo is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Rhodope Mountains and is the perfect Winter Holiday destination with its quality ski and snowboard instruction, great selection of après ski bars and high standards of accommodation.
Hit the slopes of this beautiful purpose-built resort which has a wide variety of pistes to keep all abilities happy, Holidays to Pamporovo though are ideally suited for beginners and intermediates. The Pamporovo Ski School is internationally renowned, and the ski school is where many Balkan Holidays clients have had their first
20 May 2011
Hurry and book your Winter Ski or Snowboard Holidays before 1st June and take advantage of our great early booking offers. These include :
* Free Lift Passes. When you pre-book a lift pass, get the same category of lift pass free. Conditions Apply
* 20% off Ski and Snowboard Packs when you book a holiday in Hotels Bansko, Pirin or Mura in the Bulgarian Ski Resort of Bansko.
* Free Ski Services. When you pre-book ski services for 2 Adults, one child will get the same services free. Excludes Ski Carriage.
* Free Ski School. When both parents book a Full or Learn to Ski Pack.
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