23 Nov 2018
For the sixth consecutive year the Eastern European resorts of Bansko, Bulgaria and Kranjska Gora, Slovenia have emerged as the cheapest ski destinations in the world, offering consumers the best value for their money this winter. This welcoming news was announced in the recent Post Office Ski Resort Report which compiles data from leading ski resorts around the world to put together a comprehensive report detailing which destinations provide the best choice available to clients.
With the pound currently enjoying a better exchange rate against other European currencies and the US dollar, the report found Bansko over £80 cheaper
20 Nov 2018
Recognised as the very best in the global ski tourism industry, the World Ski Awards took place over the weekend of November 15th-17th in Austria’s winter sports destination of Kitzbühel. The event was attended by 200 handpicked guests who took part in a three day programme of unrivalled networking events, dinners, and exclusive ski experience activities.
Ski tourism figureheads and market leaders from North America, Europe Asia, South America and Australasia were in attendance as the World Ski Awards winners were unveiled during
19 Nov 2018
Bansko has once again been named "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort" at the 2018 World Ski Awards held on November 18th in Kitzbühel, Austria. This marks the fifth consecutive time that Bansko has won the prestigious award since the World Ski Awards were first launched back in 2013.
Furthermore, a Balkan Holidays customer favourite, the 5* Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena in Bansko took home the "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel" award, making it a good night for the resort.
Launched in 2013, the World Ski Awards was created to drive up standards within the ski tourism industry by rewarding organisations that are
02 Nov 2018
With Borovets resort in Bulgaria putting the final touches on what is expected to be a busy opening next month, the resort is delighted to announce the completion of its new six-seater high speed lift the "Martinovi Baraki Express".
The new lift replaces the old 4-seater on the existing line with new technology, significant increase in capacity and speed. The new lift will be taking up to 3,000 people per hour, over three times what was previously possible with riding time now only taking 3.5 minutes, that's more than two times faster than previously.
Along with better speed and
24 Oct 2018
Once again, the Eastern European resort of Bansko, Bulgaria has emerged as the cheapest ski destination in Europe, offering consumers the best value for their money this winter. This welcoming news was announced in the recent Post Office Ski Resort Report which compiles data from leading ski resorts around the continent to put together a comprehensive report detailing which destinations provide the best choice available to clients.
The report found Bansko cheapest when it came to a complete ski package including a six-day ski pass and ski/boot hire for one person, together with ski school
08 Oct 2018
If you live in or near London, don't forget to put the Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival in your diary taking place at Battersea Park, Battersea Evolution between the 25th -28th October 2018.
Balkan Holidays are proud to offer you the best value and widest choice of skiing and boarding holidays to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania. Our holidays start from £244pp, ski packs from £123pp and a lift pass from £94pp plus we have special show discounts so come and visit us on stand 306.
So why not come along and join us by booking your tickets in advance, also don't forget to check out our great
13 Aug 2018
The 2nd London Festival of Bulgarian Culture will be held in the British capital from 1 – 30 November 2012, in partnership with the Bulgarian Embassy in London and the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in London.
There will be over 20 events – concerts, theatre, cinema, and exhibitions presented in a number of central London venues.
The 2nd London Festival of Bulgarian Culture will be held throughout November 2012. In the period of 30 days the London audiences will be able to get a ‘taste of Bulgaria’ and its culture – there will be 11 symphony and chamber music concerts, 3 choirs, 3 jazz and
06 Mar 2018
In the previous part we spoke about the town of Hvar, the biggest town on the Island of Hvar. Now let’s take a look at some other beautiful summer resorts of the island. At Balkan Holidays, we offer package Summer Holidays to a number of resorts of the Island of Hvar, one of these resorts is Jelsa.
Jelsa, with a population of 3600, situated between the two highest mountains of Hvar, surrounded by forests, has a remarkable heritage in tourism: the first hotel, Jardan was opened in 1911. It seems like a modern town at first sight, but it has a long history, dating back to the ancient ages. It doesn’t have many architectural
12 Feb 2018
Balkan Holidays are pleased to announce the release of our new Winter 2018/19 1st Edition brochure packed with a choice of over 50 hotels and apartments in the countries of Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania. Take a look at what we’ve packed inside...
• Prices from £279pp.
• Low Deposit – A low deposit of £70pp is available for a limited period.
• Free Child Places & Great Discounts for Children.
• Departures from 11 UK airports – Including Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester and more.
• Free Luggage Allowance – 20 kilos per person on all package holidays.
• 5%
09 Jan 2018
For the first time in history, a short distance sprint event in a European championship awarded a medal to a Bulgarian sprinter: Ivet Lalova from Sofia.
Ivet, also known as the fastest white woman in the world, ran the 100m sprint in 11.28 seconds and thus took the European title at the European Track and Field Championship in Helsinki.
Elsewhere, in Wimbledon, a Bulgarian tennis player, Tsvetana Pironkova gave Russian title favourite Maria Sharapova a hard time by reeling in the break of serve by which Sharapova had led. Pironkova, a Wimbledon semi-finalist two years ago and quarter-finalist last year, threatened
