New Year’s resolutions have never been easier than now, with Balkan Holidays who is here to help you get fit and healthy and take time out just for you, to relax and rejuvenate.

Hitting the ski slopes is a great way to tone up and take in some fresh air, and combining your trip with a spa break is the ideal way to relax and chill out.

The resort of Bansko, in Bulgaria is a popular resort with plenty to offer. It has over 65km of marked ski runs and cross-country tracks and is perfect for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort also features an extreme winter sports fun park’, a snowboarder’s ‘half pipe’ facility and a great illuminated 7km ski run for night skiing. Après-ski is also great fun as well as excellent value and is centred around ‘Mehanas’, energetic taverna style restaurants, with roaring log fires and live music, along with a great choice of nightclubs.

For some relaxation and rejuvenation, the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena is a five star property ideally located at the foot of the slopes and opposite the start of the Gondola lift. The location is perfect for hitting the slopes whilst the hotel’s luxurious facilities and excellent service is ideal for some time out. The property has an extensive range of on-site amenities, including an exceptional Spa and Wellness Centre with beauty, hair and body treatments, a fitness room, sauna, Jacuzzi, solarium, massage rooms, a steam bath and both an indoor and heated outdoor swimming pool.

A seven-night ski holiday with accommodation at the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena costs from just £483 per person in January, based on bed and breakfast accommodation in a deluxe twin or double room. This price includes flights and transfers to and from the resort. There is a choice of spa packages that can be purchased separately, including the Asian Package and the Anti Stress Programme.

The Asian Package costs just £153 per person and includes three days’ use of the spa and the following treatments: Hamman massage, spa pedicure, Shiatsu massage, eye treatment with selected essentials oil, Oshibori massage and foot reflexology.

Anti Stress Programme costs just £143 for three days and includes the following treatments: soap brush peeling, private steam bath, wellness massage, foot reflexology, lavender body wrap, facial care, lymphatic drainage, lavender bath and foot mask.

For further information visit www.balkanholidays.co.uk and for reservations call 0845 130 1114.