Balkan Holidays, (www.balkanholidays.co.uk) the specialist ski operator to Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia for 47 years, has launched its Winter Ski & Board programme for 2012/13 which features a new five star hotel and spa in Bansko, Bulgaria.

Called ‘Premier Luxury Mountain Resort’*, the new hotel is situated at the foot of the Pirin Mountain and is within walking distance of Bansko’s gondola ski lift and the historic town centre. Features include two restaurants, a bar and a Spa and Wellness Centre complete with heated indoor pool and outdoor Jacuzzi.

Other 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

Booking incentives include:
A low deposit of £70 per person
Early booking discounts of up to £150 per couple
A 5% loyalty discount for customers who have previously booked with Balkan Holidays for the past two years
Free child places – a great choice of family and child discounts
Free luggage allowance of 20kg on Bulgarian charter flights

Departures are from seven regional airports - London Gatwick, Heathrow, Bristol, East Midlands, Manchester, Newcastle, and Edinburgh.


For bookings go to www.balkanholidays.co.uk or Tel: 0845 130 1114


*Premier Luxury Mountain Resort is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Seven nights at the hotel start from £484 per person including flights from London, transfers to the resort and accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. Price quoted is for end of March, 2013 and includes free lift pass.

**Lead in price is for the three star Castle Apartments in Pamporovo, Bulgaria, for 7 nights in a two bed self catering apartment, based on 6 people sharing, departing March 16/17 2013. Price includes accommodation, flights from London and transfers.

Pictured:  New Premier Luxury Mountain Resort in Bansko, Bulgaria.

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Linda Moore/Jo Gaukrodger
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