01 Mar 2015
When it comes to winter sports, sometimes going up and down the slopes simply isn't enough for some individuals. Whether it was by accident or on purpose, these individuals have given us some of the most unbelievable world records around and it is in this article where we will highlight five of these record-breaking achievements for your reading pleasure...
1. Most Fingertip Pull-Ups While Wearing Skis
On the 21st December 2013 in Big Bear, California, ski enthuasist Andreas Weaver set the record for the most fingertip pull-ups while wearing skis when he set a record of 13 during a holiday to improvise a workout
28 Feb 2015
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! When the forecasters predicted a fantastic ski season for the Eastern European region back in November, no one knew for sure just how much of the white stuff was actually going to fall and when. Having already been a fairly good ski season for the Bulgarian resorts of Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo, mother nature decided to deliver a phenominal amount of snow across the resorts this week, which was beyond every skier and snowboarder's wildest dreams.
Since Friday, March 6th the snow has continued to fall in huge amounts across much of the country layering up to 3.5m of snow on the
10 Oct 2014
The 2014 UniCredit PGA Professional Championship of Europe is to be held for a fourth time at the stunning Pravets Golf & Spa Resort, Bulgaria, from 15 - 18 October. The staging of this European Club Professionals' flagship event comes at the end of one the busiest golf season Pravets has had to date.
Pravets is quickly becoming one of the favourite "event venues" for major European golf competitions and by the end of this season, Pravets will have hosted three of the European Golf Association's most significant tournaments - the Mid-Amateur Championships, the Senior Men’s Team Championships hosted by the
29 Sep 2014
The first snowflakes of the year dropped between 2-3 cm of the white stuff in the high peaks of the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains, such as Rozhen and Pamporovo. Nevertheless, the white coat did not last long because of the rising temperatures at midday.
Although the September snow quickly melted, Pamporovo AD's executive director Marian Belyakov said "Pamporovo resort is preparing for a strong winter season, while it is too early for predictions, meteorologists are promising good skiing conditions."
The company which owns and runs the ski facilities and sporting infrastructure of the mountain resort also plans to open the
20 May 2014
We are delighted to announce that we now have on sale a selection of 7, 10, 11 or 14 nights holidays to Romania.The package prices include flights, accommodation, meals as per hotel descriptions, transfers and taxes.
Poiana Brasov Resort is located in the Carpathian Mountains, in the heart of Transylvania (central Romania). It's modern and luxurious, yet rooted in a well preserved environment.
Experience the beautiful countryside while hiking or horse back riding and learning the art of equestrianism while being guided by qualified instructors. Discover the natural wonders of the mountains and visit beautiful medieval towns such as
07 May 2014
The Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Albena will unveil a brand new aquapark on July 1st 2014. Once opened the Aquapark will offer its visitors more than 600 meters of water slides and a fun, action packed children's section.
Lovka Strashilova, Deputy Sales Director of Albena AD said "The Aquapark opening will form part of the 45th anniversary celebrations of the resort and is one of a kind for the country."
The 45th anniversary of the resort will be marked with a series of celebrations throughout the summer season as well as renovations of the beach facilities, hotels and restaurants. There will be free wifi access not only
18 Apr 2014
According to the latest Post Office Holiday Money Report, Croatia is one of ten "hot" destinations for summer 2014. A range of factors will determine where holidaymakers will travel this year say the Post Office, including destination and flight developments, package prices, resort costs, exchange rates and demand that spurred growth in recent years. Using this criteria, Post Office Travel Money has identified the hotspots it predicts will most likely hit the headlines for all the right reasons in the coming year.
Croatia has grown in popularity year after year rising to become one of Europe's
24 Mar 2014
Balkan Holidays are delighted to bring you a selection of Late Deals now on sale for Summer 2014 Holidays to Bulgaria. Flights are available from 15 UK Airports including Manchester, Gatwick, East Midlands, Cardiff and Glasgow departing early May through to early June with prices starting from only £247pp!
To find your ideal Summer 2014 Holiday from our Last Minute Deals to Bulgaria click here.
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There has never been a better time to book your Summer 2014 Holiday to Bulgaria with Balkan
29 Oct 2013
Approximately 80% of holidaymakers who visit Bulgaria approve of the country’s full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces, according to a local tourists association.
Chair of the Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents, Bayko Baykov, expressed his support on Monday for continuing with the full smoking ban.
“It is not true that the turnover of establishments has decreased. What European tourists want is to have holidays in a clean environment and enjoy a clean nature,” Baykov said.
He believed that the 5% increase in holidaymakers seen during the previous winter season in Bulgaria was directly as a
22 Oct 2013
In response to meet the extra demand for holidays to Bulgaria, we have added an extra flight from Aberdeen to Bourgas in Bulgaria, and a second flight on the 9th July from Belfast to Bourgas in Bulgaria allowing even more clients from Northern Ireland and Scotland to enjoy the delights of the Bulgarian Beach Resorts.
From Bourgas Airport, you can discover the delights of the biggest Bulgarian Summer Beach Resorts of Sunny Beach and Golden Sands or the charming resorts of Nessebur or Sozopol.
Balkan Holidays also offers a range of All Inclusive Holidays to Elenite, Duni and Albena.
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