05 Apr 2019
Brilliant news, you can now ski 2 resorts for the price of 1 with your Pamporovo lift pass. For the first time ever the resorts of Pamporovo and Chepelare are offering customers to Pamporovo the unique opportunity to enjoy the slopes of Chepelare with their Pamporovo lift pass. Customers can also enjoy the free shuttle service running between the resorts to get you there and back with minimal fuss.
The resort of Pamporovo has a unique claim to fame, this bright, modern ski resort high in the Rhodope mountains is the sunniest mountain resort in Europe. Pamporovo boasts on average no less than 270 sunny days a year and in the winter
20 Mar 2019
The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) named Bulgaria as the 2012 Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year.
The Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year is voted for by the International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA), incorporating 159 of the worlds leading golf travel journalists in 33 countries.
Tasked with identifying an undiscovered gem among the worlds golf destinations, members assess each nomination against the following criteria:
* Qualities that make it an interesting golf destination;
* Attractiveness of the region and courses;
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10 Jan 2019
Skiing & boarding in Bulgaria offers great value for money with cheap après-ski and excellent skiing. It is a wonderful opportunity for beginners to learn to ski or board with friendly and patient English speaking instructors, and also offers challenging runs for the more experienced. There’s still time to grab a ski bargain departing on 9th February 2019.
Here are 10 great reasons to book February 9th...
1. Incredible snow! Bulgaria has had a great season with some serious snow falling. According to Balkan Holidays’ head rep in Bansko, Milen, conditions are
23 Nov 2018
For the sixth consecutive year the Eastern European resorts of Bansko, Bulgaria and Kranjska Gora, Slovenia have emerged as the cheapest ski destinations in the world, offering consumers the best value for their money this winter. This welcoming news was announced in the recent Post Office Ski Resort Report which compiles data from leading ski resorts around the world to put together a comprehensive report detailing which destinations provide the best choice available to clients.
With the pound currently enjoying a better exchange rate against other European currencies and the US dollar, the report found Bansko over £80 cheaper
20 Nov 2018
Recognised as the very best in the global ski tourism industry, the World Ski Awards took place over the weekend of November 15th-17th in Austria’s winter sports destination of Kitzbühel. The event was attended by 200 handpicked guests who took part in a three day programme of unrivalled networking events, dinners, and exclusive ski experience activities.
Ski tourism figureheads and market leaders from North America, Europe Asia, South America and Australasia were in attendance as the World Ski Awards winners were unveiled during the
19 Nov 2018
Bansko has once again been named "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort" at the 2018 World Ski Awards held on November 18th in Kitzbühel, Austria. This marks the fifth consecutive time that Bansko has won the prestigious award since the World Ski Awards were first launched back in 2013.
Furthermore, a Balkan Holidays customer favourite, the 5* Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena in Bansko took home the "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel" award, making it a good night for the resort.
Launched in 2013, the World Ski Awards was created to drive up standards within the ski tourism industry by rewarding organisations that are
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
06 Jul 2018
Skiing in Bulgaria is proving to be more popular than ever and with holidays to Bansko becoming a favourite for winter sport enthusiasts it's clear to see why thousands of holidaymakers are flocking to the resort every year. Besides the fantastic ski and snowboard facilities and vast variety of aprés-ski on offer, Bansko also provides a range of outstanding and affordable accommodations.
At Balkan Holidays we know that choosing the right hotel is just as important as choosing the right winter resort, so with that in mind, we are delighted to offer you a choice of four fantastic Balkan Holidays owned hotels for your next winter holiday to
12 Feb 2018
Balkan Holidays are pleased to announce the release of our new Winter 2018/19 1st Edition brochure packed with a choice of over 50 hotels and apartments in the countries of Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania. Take a look at what we’ve packed inside...
• Prices from £279pp.
• Low Deposit – A low deposit of £70pp is available for a limited period.
• Free Child Places & Great Discounts for Children.
• Departures from 11 UK airports – Including Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester and more.
• Free Luggage Allowance – 20 kilos per person on all package holidays.
• 5% Loyalty Discount – Repeat clients may qualify
13 Jan 2018
The reasonable prices, the amazing slopes, the delicious food and the quality entertainment make Bansko one of the finest ski resorts in Europe. People flock there for five good reasons and we have listed them here for you to check out!
1. Skiing
The cause for ski fans to go back to Bansko every season is that it is the perfect place for skiing: cheerful and cheap. The nature and beauty of the resort is so enchanting, people who visit Bansko often recommend the resort as an alternative to France, Austria and Switzerland to everyone they meet once they get home. The scenery from the
