19 May 2016
We are delighted to learn that our Charter Airline company Balkan Holidays Airlines (BH Air) has been chosen by the Bulgarian government as the official carrier between Bulgaria and Iraq.
The cabinet has authorized the airline to fly routes as agreed in the Agreement on Air Transport between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Iraq, which was signed on the 15th November 1966 in Sofia.
According to reports, the decision is expected to increase the number of passengers travelling between the two countries and boost the Bulgarian-Iraqi trade relations.
Balkan Holidays Airlines, headquartered
19 May 2016
As February approaches and the winter season is in full swing, Bulgaria brings to life their impeccable wine culture with a range of festivals and events throughout the month, ensuring there is certain to be something to tantalise even the most experienced of pallets.
In true Bulgarian style, the 1st February is the official Winemakers Day, or Triphon Zarezan, a celebration of the Patron Saint of Wine. This festival marks the dividing line between the ending of winter and the nearing of spring and what better way to celebrate than with a few glasses of some of Europe's best wine?
In recent years this day has been moved to 14th
18 May 2016
The Deputy Minister of Economy in charge of Tourism, Branimir Botev says Bulgaria ranks fourth in Europe by the rate of development of winter tourism. Speaking at a meeting with the international media present at the World Travel Market exhibition in London last week Botev said "During the past winter, the country has been visited by over 1 million tourists, which is an increase of 8.2%. Hopes are for this positive trend to continue during the 2013-2014 season".
He also added that the 2013 summer season was also successful in Bulgaria with the country being visited by 3.5m tourists between June - August 2013, an increase of 5.4%
17 May 2016
As we all know, keeping an eye on your budget is especially important at the present time. That is why at Balkan Holidays, we can help you plan your Summer Holiday this year and ensure that most of your costs are taken care of before you travel.
We have a range of All-Inclusive properties in Bulgaria that will suit everyone's pocket and taste.
From 2 Star All Inclusive right through to our Premium Selection of All-Inclusive hotels that include the Sol Nessebar Palace and the Marina Palace in Duni.
For those on a tighter budget, we have a selection of 3 and 4 stars All Inclusive Holidays in Sunny Beach and the Elenite
17 May 2016
Balkan Holidays Summer Hotels.
All Balkan Holidays Hotels, Globus, Fenix and Pomorie are ideally located in the Summer Holiday Resort of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria.
Balkan Holidays have over 56 years of experience of providing summer holidays on the British Holiday Market to Bulgaria, we aim to satisfy all the needs of the British Holiday Maker to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria.
The Hotels Globus, Fenix and Pomorie are Exclusive on the British Holiday Market to customers of Balkan Holidays and are not available through any other Summer Holiday Operator.
Hotel Globus
The Hotel Globus is a well-established landmark in the centre of the holiday
17 May 2016
We've gathered up an A to Z list to define the absolute best of Balkan Holidays. From holiday destinations to our customer benefits, we've summed it all up right here.
A is for Albena - An All-Inclusive Resort on the Northern Black Sea Coast.
B is for Bourgas - The main Airport for Balkan Holidays Beach Summer Flights. Serves the Summer Beach Resorts of Elenite, Sunny Beach, Nessebur, Pomorie, Sozopol and Duni.
C is for Croatian Riviera - Discover the beautiful Adriatic Coastline from either one of our resorts or on a Boat or Coach Tour.
D is for Dubrovnik - The pearl of the Adriatic. Discover the old
17 May 2016
Balkan Holidays Second Edition Winter Holidays to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania went onsale today. Hitting the slopes this winter with Balkan Holidays is much more affordable than you may think.
Low Deposits from just £70
Early Booking Discounts of up to £150 per couple
Loyalty Discount of 5% and online discount of 7.5%
50% off Ski or Board Carriage
Free Ski ro Board Storage
Free Lift Pass Offers for Bansko and Borovets
Free Night Skiing Offer for Pamporovo
Please note all offers are subject to terms and conditions
The winter holiday resorts of Bansko and Borovets in Bulgaria have fantastic new additions to the
17 May 2016
If you live in or near London, don't forget to put the Ski & Snowboard Show in your diary at Earls Court between 19-23 October 2011, and visit the Balkan Holidays on STAND L11 for the latest special Winter Ski deals and our new Winter Brochure!
You can book your tickets in advance here.
Click here for the best Winter Holiday deals!
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
17 May 2016
The worlds largest travel guide book publisher Lonely Planet recently published its Top 10 European travel destinations for 2013 and Croatia, which is marketing itself as 'the New Tourist Star of the European Union" was delighted to have made the list in what is undoubtably another piece of good news for the country's tourism industry, following their recent EU entry on July 1.
The Lonely Planet article said of Croatia: "Calling Croatia a hotspot is somewhat old news in travel circles – its popularity is firmly established among European travellers and steeply on the rise among Americans as well. But many
