13 Apr 2016
Bulgaria's popular Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach has once again been crowned the cheapest summer holiday destination for the third consecutive year running, according to new research carried out by Post Office Travel Money.
Famous for its clean sea water and golden Blue Flag awarded 8km stretch of beach, Sunny Beach has been attracting holidaymakers from the UK for over half a century as they seek a great value beach resort offering all the necessities for a memorable summer break.
In the latest Family Holiday Costs Barometer, which is released annually, the value for money resort of Sunny Beach beat 19 other popular destinations
12 Apr 2016
For a relatively small country, Croatia offers a dizzying range of holiday ideas. With its heavily indented Adriatic coastline, 1,244 islands and breathtaking national parks, it can be tough to narrow down where to go on holiday in Croatia.
Where to go in Croatia for island-hopping?
Even though only 48 of Croatia’s islands are inhabited, there’s still a huge choice of places for a holiday. Many are grouped together so you can cover several islands in a day. The Elaphiti islands near Dubrovnik – Šipan, Kolo?ep and Lopud – can be visited in a day, or discovered singly at a more leisurely pace. In the
07 Apr 2016
Situated in a quiet private bay with a large beach and green meadows, on the southern slope of the easternmost Balkan Mountain, the resort of Elenite has always been a firm favourite with Balkan Holidays customers. Just 8.5 km from Sunny Beach and around 40 km from Bourgas Airport, the complex is positioned on the calm curved hills of the mountain which slope directly into the sea, designed to take maximum advantage of the surrounding natural beauty to offer visitors breathtaking views from every possible angle.
With all the amenities you would expect in a holiday centre, including its very own waterpark,
05 Apr 2016
After a comfortable 3 hour flight from the UK arriving into Bourgas Airport and a relatively short transfer later, you’ll find yourself at the home of Bulgaria's biggest Black Sea coast resort, Sunny Beach. As the largest and most popular Bulgarian resort, Sunny Beach holidays offer you a choice of over 800 hotels with more than 300 000 beds. Furthermore the resort is home to over 130 restaurants and numerous live music bars, pubs, nightclubs, discos and cafés ensuring there is plenty to do for everyone who visits the resort.
Besides the hustle and bustle of the busy promenade and night-life, Sunny Beach holidays have so
11 Jan 2016
Bansko in Bulgaria offers the best value ski holiday for British families this season, according to an annual TripAdvisor cost comparison study of 42 selected destinations conducted by independent research firm, Ipsos MORI.
Located in southwestern Bulgaria at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, a week on the slopes of Bansko, including hotel, ski passes, ski hire, ski lessons, evening meals and drinks for a family of four will set you back £1,279, almost four times less than the price of a similar holiday in the most expensive destination, Switzerland’s Zermatt, which costs £4,809.
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31 Oct 2015
Just like us here in the UK, Bulgarians celebrate Christmas on December 25, however this is somewhat unexpected because Bulgaria is an Orthodox country. The traditional Eastern Orthodox celebration of Christmas actually occurs on January 7th. Bulgaria's Orthodox Church follows the Gregorian calendar, which means its religious observances are in keeping with those of the West. If you're in Bulgaria during the winter season, you can see cities like Sofia covered in Christmas lights with the Sofia Christmas Market an ideal place for travellers to go during the month of December to experience Bulgarian Christmas cheer. A typical
22 Oct 2015
Plovdiv is one of the most renown and charming cities in Bulgaria, famous for its exceptional landmarks. Without doubt the biggest attraction to the city however is the ancient theatre of Philippopolis, located in the Plovdiv Old Town. The theatre was built during the 2nd century and is believed to be one of the most preserved antique theatres in not only Europe but the entire world. The theatre was discovered in the early 1970's after a landslide exposed the theatre for the very first time beginning a major archaeological excavation to reveal the full beauty of the theatre, including the removal of approximately 4.5m of earth covering
29 Sep 2015
Essex became even closer to Slovenia this year with the introduction of regular scheduled services by flagship carrier Adria Airways for 2015. Flights from London Southend operate trice weekly to the historic city of Maribor - host to the European Capital of Culture in 2012, surrounded by vibrant wine-making regions.
Our experienced tailor-made department can create various bespoke holidays in Slovenia to suit most requirements.
19 Sep 2015
Visiting Primorsko has become an even more attractive proposition with the arrival of the very first underwater chapel to the Bulgarian southern Black Sea coast. Named after the patron of fishermen and seafarers, St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker this unique chapel was erected some 10 meters below the surface and is fully compliant with the canon of Orthodox Christianity.
Designed by sculptor Nikola Dikov, the image of the saint was made from brass and the alter from ancient stone with a cross and candlestick placed on it. A plate completes the design with an image glorifying the Saint Trinity. All visitors to the chapel will be able to
13 Sep 2015
Croatia is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination, well known for it's 1244 beautiful islands and stunning towns & cities offering incredible value for money holiday opportunities. Every year millions of tourist are attracted by the natural beauty of Croatia and the crystal clear warm waters of the Adriatic sea.
There are a number of interesting historic and cultural sites to discover while on your holiday to Croatia, seven of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance. The list is maintained by
