16 May 2016
According to new ABTA research, one in five holidaymakers are still travelling uninsured. Although the number of those travelling overseas uninsured are slightly down last year's figure of 22% travelling overseas uninsured, ABTA said there has still been a big rise in young holidaymakers travelling uninsured.
A third (33%) of 16-24 year olds are travelling uninsured, up from 22% in 2014. A third (32%) of 25-34 year olds are also travelling uninsured, putting these two age groups at most risk should something go wrong. ABTA said the high numbers could be down to confusion amongst young holidaymakers over what a European Health
11 May 2016
According to the President of the Bulgarian Ski Federation, Tseko Minev, and the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, approximately 10-15,000 spectators are expected to attend the Men’s World Cup when it hits Bansko at the end of February.
Balkan Holidays is one of the official sponsors of this prestigious event.
Winter Holidays
Winter Hotels
Winter Flights
11 May 2016
Winter is just a couple of months from now, that is 8 weeks. So don't be the last one to book your Ski holiday abroad and pay more for booking last minute.
Here at Balkan Holidays, we have launched our 2nd edition brochure and with even more reduced prices. You can now book a Winter Holiday from as little as £199 per person on a self-catering basis.
For those who are after half board – then you can search on our website for the best deal available for the date and duration you are after.
Some of the hot offers we have included but are not limited to:
Holidays from £199pp
Early Booking discount
11 May 2016
The main track called Ulen and located near Shiligarnika will hold the open state snowboarding championship. These races are part of the ISF (International Ski Federation) calendar.
This fantastic contest will kick start on Saturday with the start of the Olympic parallel giant slalom discipline. On Sunday you can expect a parallel slalom race.
Many European athletes are expected to attend this event from countries such as Greece, Romania, Poland, Ukraine, Macedonia, Republic, and Germany.
Bulgaria will be represented by Ivan Ranchev, Maria Teodora, and Dimova Pencheva who will give hope to our young boys and girls.
Want to
11 May 2016
Pamporovo is a bright and modern ski resort located in Bulgaria, high in the Rhodope mountains, and is known as the sunniest mountain resort in Europe. It boasts on average no less than 270 sunny days a year and in the winter provides the perfect combination – plenty of snow and sparkling sunshine to show off the resort at its best.
The latest news from this facinating ski resort is that the old ski runs have been worked on throughout the summer, where two slopes have been made wider to include the run down to Stoikite. The plan is for another ski run to be lit this season for all the night skiing lovers as well as electric boards
11 May 2016
If you are going on a ski holiday to Bulgaria this year and have any concerns about the weather and wonder if there will be snow then we can confirm that there will be as reports have suggested that there would be a serious snowfall just after 20th of November 2010. This means that skiing in December will be perfect for those wanting to get away for Christmas.
The reports we made by Petar Yankov, a meteorologist from the Bulgarian company TV-MET.
During this time in November, the temperatures are expected to be 1-2 degrees lower than the average for the month, which means that the minimum temperatures will be 7-8 degrees Celsius, while
11 May 2016
In the latest issue of the Travel Weekly Perfect Places magazine, Bulgaria has been chosen at the 4th best value for money in the world.
Travel agents have long been recommending Bulgaria to their clients for its excellent value summer and winter holidays.
In addition to Bulgaria's rich choice of beach and ski holiday options, its capital city of Sofia has firmly placed itself on the map in recent years as a short break destination that offers incredible value for money, helping stretch your pound even further.
Travel Norwich Airport representative Sarah Billington said "Being a non-euro destination, Bulgaria offers
11 May 2016
For customers booking any of our Summer 2015 charter flights or holidays online, you will have noticed that we have recently introduced the ability (via a handy image of the aircraft seat layout) for you to select during the booking process your seat selection, extra legroom seats or even front row seats.
As well as this you can add additional luggage, bicycle carriage and golf clubs. Don't forget you can also pre-book at competitive prices airport car parking, airport lounges and also overnight UK airport hotels.
Book online at www.balkanholidays.co.uk today!
10 May 2016
As the 2010/11 Winter draws to a close, our clients this week have been enjoying excellent snow conditions. All runs in Borovets and Bansko are open and boast fantastic piste conditions.
Our Representatives in Borovets have reported that clients have enjoyed the late season skiing and the Apres Ski has been very enjoyable and lively this week.
You can still book Ski Holidays for the last few weeks of the season, and Balkan Holidays has some great late season deals to Bansko.
For Borovets and Pamporovo we have early booking offers and an online discount
Late Deals to Bansko
Holidays to Borovets
Holidays to
10 May 2016
In a recent survey for 2011 Holiday Costs in Resort for UK Tourists, Bulgaria still ranked highly at number 4 for all holiday destinations.
Costs for 8 holiday items were compared in 36 holiday destinations and Bulgaria is still a recommended choice offering excellent value and helping your pound go that little bit further.
Here are a sample of some the prices* of the items you may buy whilst on holiday to Bulgaria.
Item
Cost
Cup of Coffee
£0.71
Bottle of local beer
£1.18
Can of Coca-Cola
£1.18
1.5l of mineral
