08 Mar 2015
"The Adventureman" - He considers himself cut from the same (waterproof) cloth as Bear Grylls and his adverturous ilk. With his Gortex coat, zip off trousers and money belt, he's prepared for any eventuality - You never know when you might chance across a poisonous snake or quicksand on a city break in Brussels...
"The (Anti)Social Media Enthusiast" - With an iPad under the arm, a camera around their neck, a phone in their pocket and a veritable arsenal of chargers, their main goal of the holiday: share EVERYTHING. Even if it means, well, missing out on some of
09 Jul 2014
All passengers flying into or out of the UK have been advised to ensure electronic devices in hand luggage are sufficiently charged to be switched on. The Department for Transport have said there could be checks "on some routes into or out of the UK" but did not disclose which routes were involved. The advice has already been applied on selected flights from the UK to the US.
The Department for Transport has now released updated guidelines, saying: "In line with the US advice, passengers on some routes into and out of the UK may now also be required to show that electronic devices in their hand luggage are powered up or
14 Feb 2014
With the February half-term just around the corner, ABTA have reported that British skiers and snowboarders are more likely to wear a helmet on the slopes than ever before.
The February half-term is usually one of the busiest ski weeks in European resorts and with approximately one million Brits going skiing this season, ABTA Members are seeing increased interest from people in safety equipment, both to hire and to purchase. This is particularly the case for ski helmets, with experienced skiers and snowboarders more likely than ever to purchase their own.
America’s National Ski Areas Association reported last year that 70% of all
29 Nov 2013
ABTA has said more holidaymakers are planning to take a winter sports holiday this season, but the number of holidaymakers planning to travel without insurance has risen alarmingly.
Research conducted by ABTA showed that 15% of those taking a winter holiday are planning to go skiing or boarding, a rise of 10% from last year. However, 36% will go skiing or boarding without the necessary winter sports insurance, up from 30% last year.
The figures for under 35's are even more disturbing with nearly half (47%) saying they weren't going to bother taking out insurance for their holiday.
ABTA head of communications Victoria Bacon
18 Apr 2013
Please be aware that from the 30th April 2013 all EasyJet check in will be done online, not at the airport. As it is quick and easy, it will save you unnecessary time in queues at the airport. If you're travelling with a cabin bag only, you will be able to go straight to airport security and departure area when you arrive at the airport. If you have hold luggage, you can simply drop it off at one of the new Bag Drop desks which will be replacing the Check In desks.
The EasyJet online check-in also allows you to complete check in and print boarding passes for all your flights before leaving home, so there's no hassle trying to find
12 Feb 2013
Okay, so you've decided on an All Inclusive holiday to Bulgaria but with so much choice you are not sure which hotel is right for you. Well as the specialist tour operator to Bulgaria let us take you through what we consider to be the most important decisions you will need to make when choosing your All Inclusive holiday.
According to ABTA more holidaymakers are looking for All Inclusive Packages now than ever before and they have predicted that we will see more longer duration holidays booked as travellers look to make their money go further rather than missing out on a holiday all together. ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer
23 Jan 2013
Following on from last year’s highly successful campaign to help reduce the number of traveller accidents and incidents associated with ski and snow holidays, ABTA have re-launched the Get Fit for Ski campaign, with some updated ski related guidance and tools to help prepare holidaymakers for hitting the slopes.
This includes a safety leaflet called “How to Have a Safe and Healthy Holiday in the Snow“, a “Get Fit for Ski” fact sheet which features a series of recommended exercises with advice on stretching techniques and a dedicated website page on ABTA.com which includes the leaflet, factsheet and some video
10 Jan 2013
As part of a solid multinational group selling holidays, Balkan Holidays Ltd have over 46 years of experience in the travel industry and guarantees holidaymakers complete financial protection.
Balkan Holidays are members of the ABTA group (The Association of British Travel Agents) holding membership number V089X. As the UK's leading travel association, ABTA has been at the heart of the travel industry for over 60 years. ABTA was set up with the purpose of not only assisting its members to grow within the industry but also helping clients enjoy total confidence in their travel experience. BOOK with Balkan Holidays.
06 Aug 2012
After an unforgettable winter season with record snowfall in Bulgaria, it looks like this summer season will be leaving it's mark in the history books too. Yesterday alone (August 7, 2012), saw a total of 37 temperature records in Bulgaria, the National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has announced.
The warmest place in the country was the Danube city of Ruse with a scorching 41,9C.! The thermometers in Bourgas showed the hottest 7th of August since 1912, with a record breaking 36,5C. Varna beat it's 1963 record and set a new one of 34,6C. The water temperature is around
29 Jul 2011
The first day after your arrival on your Bulgarian Holiday, you will be met by your Balkan Holidays Representative at central venue in your holiday resort for your Welcome Information Meeting. You will get the details of the meeting upon arrival at the airport where you will receive a booklet with an invitation, most likely you will be collected from your holiday hotel or apartment by a local guide and taken to the venue.
We have however, put together this handy first day tip list, to help you settle into your holiday resort until you meet your representative. Should you need the assistance of a Balkan Holidays Representative prior to the
