11 May 2016
Bulgaria has a great history that goes back 100's of centuries and much of the past remains today for your eyes to witness... Here you have many places that will inspire and interest you including the spirit of Baba Vanga. She is Bulgaria's beloved mystical prophet who has saved many lives due to her ability in identifying the exact causes of illness and lived in the tiny mountainous village Rupite in southern Bulgaria. While there you can go and visit the house where she lived which offers outstanding views of the local mountains. Visiting this area would probably be best during late summer (Sep-Oct) as the sunshine is not as
10 May 2016
Six Things You Must See And Do In Bulgaria
SIX THINGS YOU MUST SEE AND DO IN BULGARIA 1)    The Beaches – Nessebar UNESCO World Heritage Site Situated in the south eastern Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria boasts an impressive 230-mile long Black Sea coast with some of the finest sandy beaches in Europe. The two most popular tourist beaches are Golden Sands and Sunny Beach, but for an alternative seaside experience, the resort of Nessebar is a must do. With a history dating back some 3,000 years, Nessebar has been linked with many ancient civilisations. Located on a small peninsula in the Black Sea the delightful tourist spot yearly attracts a million visitors. A
06 May 2016
Saturday 12th - Thursday 17th March 2016 Europe’s Greatest Ski Party is gearing up for its fourth epic season of winter mountain fun and wall to wall non-stop  music! A full six days and nights are crammed with snow based action, amazing value eating and drinking (£1.50 a pint at today’s exchange rate!) and a mind blowing series of club events and raves provided by over 100 of the hottest cutting edge DJ’s, Record Labels, and Club Brands. Widely acclaimed as one of the best underground festivals in Europe and now in it’s 4th year, Horizon Festival in Bansko, Bulgaria has become THE destination for
07 Apr 2016
Introducing Elenite - Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast Secret
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,
11 Jan 2016
TripAdvisor Crowns Bansko Best Value For Skiing This Season
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. Not
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
10 Apr 2015
Join The Fun With Mr Bear's Kids Club!
Looking for a summer holiday where you can relax completely while your children are engaged in fun and exciting activities in a safe environment? Mr. Bears Kids Club in Sunny Beach might be that one thing that puts your mind at ease this summer! With Mr. Bear's Club your kids will never get bored on your holiday. Our Mr Bears kids’ clubs create safe, happy places for children to make new friends, learn new skills and, most importantly, to play. With a sign in/sign out policy you can be sure of your children’s safety at all times. Mr Bear's Kids Club is based at Hotel Fenix,
10 Mar 2015
Bored of gloomy clouds and boring rain? Book Bulgaria Sun!
Beach time has settled in full force in Bulgaria to the joy of thousands of holidaymakers along the Black Sea coast, say Bulgarian news sources. Today was the hottest 4th of July in Bourgas for the last 100 years! At 11am today, in the shade of the Sea Garden of Bourgas, the thermometers were showing a whooping 35,2C. Forecasts say high temperatures are here to stay during the next three months, so why not book your Summer holiday to Bulgaria now and have a guaranteed hot summer on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast?
06 Feb 2015
As a popular alternative to the southern Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach, holidays to Golden Sands provide holidaymakers with everything they need from a summer break plus so much more. Located just a few kilometres from the bustling historical city of Varna, Golden Sands offers a fulfilling mix of entertainment and relaxation all set in one of the most picturesque natural environments found in the Balkan region. Named after the nearby national park, the resort of Golden Sands extends a warm welcome to all who visit it with wooded hillsides sweeping down to meet one of Europe's most beautiful coastlines, the Black Sea
03 Feb 2015
Get Skiing In Slovenia This Winter
If you don't think of Slovenia as a skiing destination now, you will by the end of this article. The country is home to three fantastic resorts - Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Kranjska Gora - that demonstrate that it deserves its place among the top locations for the sport in the world. Excellent facilities, incredible views and of course, great pistes, Slovenia has everything you'd expect from a winter sports destination. Check out our guide below and you won't want to go anywhere else for all your skiing and snowboarding requirements. Stunning Views Like the pieces of a giant toblerone, Slovenia's mountains rear
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