| The best skiers of the world in Bansko Kempinski Hotel |
| 17 Feb 2012 |
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| Bansko is once again in the very heart of the event, welcoming the brightest stars of the cast
In two consecutive weekends, the best of the best in alpine skiing will be in Bansko for the regular starts of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup - first the men, then the ladies. This "double" hosting within one season happens in Bulgaria for the first time ever and once again proves the international respect Bansko has gained as one of the premiere winter resorts in Europe.
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| Big Snow Kop Festival in Kopaonik |
| 17 Feb 2012 |
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| Kopaonik will host one of the largest winter music festivals - Big Snow Kop from 19th - 25th March, 2012. The festival will gather more than 100 leading international and regional performers of urban music spread over 15 stages.
This unusual ski and music event will be featured by the leading world musicians such as Basement Jaxx, DJ Fresh, Ms DYNAMITE, Freestylers, Modestep, Eddy Tample Morris and the most eminent urban Serbian bands such as Darkwood Dub, Rambo Amadeus, Disciplin A Kitchme, ... |
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| Winter 2012 / 2013 Brochure is Out - Holiday Bookings Open |
| 03 Feb 2012 |
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| We have launched our Winter Ski & Board programme for 2012/13.
Highlights in the new brochure include:
New flight programme from Luton to Ljubljana, Slovenia
Three and four night ski weekends departing on Thursdays and Fridays from Gatwick to Bulgaria from January 2013
Value for money breaks with prices from £219** per person for 7 nights
Free night skiing in Pamporovo, Bulgaria, staying at the Hotel Perelik
Free lift passes in Bansko & Borovets, Bulgaria
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| Prince Albert II brings a superstar team to Bansko |
| 27 Jan 2012 |
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| His "Star Team for Children" Charity Association will raise funds for children in need.
Another remarkable event is coming to Bansko and this time it's the superstar team of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco! The Prince has chosen the premier Bulgarian winter resort for the 6-th Ski event of his "Star Team for Children" Charity Association and will arrive on January 27, leading a cast of worldknown legends in various sport disciplines.
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| Look for the Blue Flag for the highest standard |
| 12 Jan 2012 |
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| Bulgaria has 11 beaches and a marina flying the Blue Flag, the official international certification that it meets its stringent standards. The scheme started in France in 1985 by the Foundation for Environmental Education and a beach has to meet very strict criteria in the areas of Environmental Education and Information, Water Quality, Environmental Management and Safety and services in order to be awarded by the Blue Flag.
In Bulgaria the following beaches carry the Blue Flag:
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| Who will win the Golden Fox? |
| 03 Jan 2012 |
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| Slovenia will again host the already legendary international Ski World Cup for women on the 21-22 January 2012. The Zlata lisica - Golden Fox has been organised since 1964 in the city of Maribor. Some 20,000 visitors are expected to visit this year's event where the best slalom and giant slalom contestants will compete.
You don't need to be a wortd champion to enjoy Slovenia's spectacular ski resorts and excellent pistes - just book your ski holiday to Slovenia with Balkan Holidays for an ... |
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| Advanced Registration for Winter 2012/13 |
| 20 Dec 2011 |
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| You can now book your winter ski or board 2012/13 holiday well in advance in order to secure the flight and hotel or apartment of your choice.
By pre registering you can take advantage of the following benefits:
* Most Winter 2012/13 Holiday Packages at Winter 2011/12 prices
* 5% Loyalty bonus
* 7.5% Online Discount applied to all Advanced Registrations
* £70 Low Deposit (Saving 50%)
* Priority FREE Child Places
* Early Booking Discounts of Up to £150 per couple
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| Flight and Airport Extras with Balkan Holidays |
| 14 Dec 2011 |
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| Get your holidays off to a great start and take advantage of the great range of airport and airline extras available through Balkan Holidays
Seats Together
On BH Air charter airline flights to Bulgaria, you can reserve seats together on the aircraft Balkan Holidays do aim to sit people travelling together, side by side. However, in some circumstances, depending on the size of the group and/or configuration of the aircraft, sitting together could be either side of the aisle or directly ... |
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| Ski Show Prize Winner |
| 08 Dec 2011 |
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| The winner of the Ski Show prize draw was Mike Barratt from London who won a snowboard and bindings. |
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| Value for Money Ski & Board in Bulgaria |
| 06 Dec 2011 |
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| Bulgaria is this winter's bargain family ski destination, with total ski costs 55 per cent lower than Switzerland.
The most recent Post Office Family Ski Resort Report (published 18 Nov 2011) shows Bansko in Bulgaria to be the best value ski resort when it comes to items such as Lift Passes, Ski School & Ski/Boot Hire.
The fact that Bulgaria is a non euro country allows its resorts to offer incredible value and savings for clients coupled with breathtaking scenery and modern ski ... |
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| Weekend Ski and Snowboarding with Balkan Holidays |
| 23 Nov 2011 |
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| Whether you are trying to have an extra ski or snowboard holiday before the season ends or simply don't have the time for a week long holiday, our 3 and 4 nights ski weekend breaks in the Bulgarian resorts of Bansko and Borovets then maybe a Balkan Holidays Weekend Holiday might be just what you are looking for.
Flights are available from London Gatwick to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia on a Thursday or Friday for a weekend holiday of fun on the slopes in the beautiful Bulgarian Mountains of ... |
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| Balkan Holidays wins British Travel Award |
| 10 Nov 2011 |
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| Balkan Holidays has been named in the British Travel Awards 2011 as winner of the ‘Best Tour Operator to East and South East Europe’. Companies were nominated by travel industry professionals and the winners were announced at a ceremony on 2 November in London.
The British Travel Awards is the largest awards programme in the UK created to reward travel companies, with the winning accolade being the benchmark for excellence.
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| Book Ski Hotels in Serbia |
| 01 Nov 2011 |
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| Our ski hotels and self-catering apartments in Kopaonik Resort in Serbia are available to book online as Accommodation Only. We have two 4-star hotels, one of them offering All Inclusive Light service, and there is an apartment complex for self-catering ski holidays.
Kopaonik is the largest ski centre in Serbia and one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in this part of Europe.The top class terrains of the ski centre feature more than 55 km of slopes for Alpine skiing and 18 km for ... |
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| 10 % discount weekend sale |
| 01 Nov 2011 |
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| We will have another 10% online sale this weekend from 18:00 hours tonight (Friday, 28 October) to 23:59 on 31st October (Monday). During this period our online booking discount will be 10% instead of the usual 7.5 %. Don't forget to book by Monday midnight to benefit from this online sale! As Summer Time ends and clocks go back during the weekend, you have one extra hour to book your holiday at a discounted price. |
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| Ski & Snowboard Show now Open |
| 01 Nov 2011 |
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| The Ski & Snowboard Show is now open at London Earls Court and you are welcome to visit us on stand L11 where you can grab a copy of our latest brochure, find out about our special offers, and you can book your holiday straight away.
And that's not all! We are introducing a 10% reduction on 2011/12 winter holiday prices for direct bookings during the snow (19-23 October).
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| Balkan Holidays Mobile Site is Up and Running |
| 06 Oct 2011 |
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| The best offers from Balkan Holidays at your fingertips: from now on, you can check our best package holiday and flight deals on the go! Just scan the QR code in this image or use the m.balkanholidays.co.uk address in your phone's browser.
You can search our package deals for Winter and Summer holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Romania: just select the date and your local departure airport. You can also easily specify your desired board basis and star rating. Search ... |
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| Balkan Holidays at the Ski & Snowboard Show |
| 26 Sep 2011 |
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| If you live in or near London, don't forget to put the Ski & Snowboard Show in your diary at Earls Court between 19-23 October 2011, and visit the Balkan Holidays on STAND L11 for the latest special Winter Ski deals and our new Winter Brochure!
You can book your tickets in advance here.
Click here for the best Winter Holiday deals!
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| Balkan Holidays Nominated for British Travel Award |
| 09 Sep 2011 |
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| Balkan Holidays have been nominated in the category of Best Tour Operator to East and South East Europe at the forthcoming "British Travel Awards".
You can register your vote by clicking HERE and ensure that Balkan Holidays claim this award.
Balkan Holidays are the specialist tour operator to this region with over 46 years of experience in providing package holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Romania.
We offer great value for money holidays to this area ranging ... |
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| Balkan Holidays Second Edition Winter Brochure On Sale Now |
| 01 Sep 2011 |
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| Balkan Holidays Second Edition Winter Holidays to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania went onsale today. Hitting the slopes this winter with Balkan Holidays is much more affordable than you may think.
Low Deposits from just £70
Early Booking Discounts of up to £150 per couple
Loyalty Discount of 5% and online discount of 7.5%
50% off Ski or Board Carriage
Free Ski ro Board Storage
Free Lift Pass Offers for Bansko and Borovets
Free Night Skiing Offer for Pamporovo
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| First Day Tips for your Bulgaria Holidays |
| 29 Jul 2011 |
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| 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.
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| Save UP TO £500 on Bulgaria Holidays |
| 22 Jul 2011 |
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| Up to £500 OFF your Summer 11 Holiday
Many BULGARIA August holidays have now been reduced to give you extra savings from a choice of over 20 UK Airports. For example:
14 August 2011, 7 nights - Glasgow to Bourgas
Bed & Breakfast, 5* Grand Hotel Melia, Golden Sands
Only £394pp SAVE OVER £500 per couple
The glamorous Melia Hotel Grand Hermitage is a leading 5 star hotel in the resort of Golden Sands. Perfectly located close to the beach and only a few ... |
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| Pamporovo Holidays |
| 15 Jul 2011 |
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| Situated high in the Rhodope Mountains in Southern Bulgaria, Pamporovo is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Rhodopi Mountains and is the perfect Winter Holiday destination with its quality ski and snowboard instruction, great selection of après ski bars and high standards of accommodation.
Hit the slopes of this beautiful purpose built resort which has a wide variety of pistes to keep all abilities happy, Holidays to Pamporovo though are ideally suited for beginners and ... |
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| Escape to the Sun..Bulgaria is Hot....Hot....Hot.... |
| 12 Jul 2011 |
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| Bulgarian Holiday Summer Resorts have registered temperature records during the recent hot weather. Balkan Holidays clients have been enjoying Summer Holidays in Bulgarian Resorts with the Black Sea having a perfect temperature for swimming and enjoying other water based sports such as the PADI Diving Schools. Balkan Holidays clients can pre-book PADI courses before travelling, with courses ranging from beginners to advanced.
Balkan Holidays clients have also been enjoying a range of boat ... |
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| Plovdiv City Breaks |
| 11 Jul 2011 |
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| According to a report published by the Tourist Informational Center in Plovdiv, the number of Bulgarian and foreign tourists, who have visited Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv, has increased significantly.
In June 2011 there was a significant increase in visitors to the Center, seeking information, compared to the same period for 2010.
Holidaymakers from around 44 different countries have visited Plovdiv so far this summer season, mainly from France, the UK, Germany, and the US. ... |
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| A - Z of Balkan Holidays |
| 08 Jul 2011 |
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| A is for Albena - An All Inclusive Resort on the Northern Black Sea Coast.
B is for Bourgas - The main Airport for Balkan Holidays Beach Summer Flights. Serves the Summer Beach Resorts of Elenite, Sunny Beach, Nessebur, Pomorie, Sozopol and Duni.
C is for Croatian Riviera - Discover the beautiful Adriatic Coastline from either one of our resorts or on a Boat or Coach Tour.
D is for Dubrovnik - The pearl of the Adriatic. Discover the old town and enjoy a walk on the ancient ... |
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| Bulgaria Holidays |
| 01 Jul 2011 |
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| Balkan Holidays Summer Hotels.
All Balkan Holidays Hotels, Globus, Fenix and Pomorie are ideally located in the Summer Holiday Resort of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria.
Balkan Holidays have over 46 years experience of providing summer holidays on the British Holiday Market to Bulgaria, we aim to satisfy all the needs of the British Holiday Maker to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria.
The Hotels Globus, Fenix and Pomorie are Exclusive on the British Holiday Market to customers of Balkan Holidays and are ... |
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| Be safe in the knowledge that help is on hand 24-7 |
| 24 Jun 2011 |
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| Balkan Holidays Representatives
Balkan Holidays have 46 years of experience of providing resort representative services to our valued clients. Our holiday representatives are highly trained, friendly and on hand 24 hours a day to ensure that you have a truly enjoyable holiday. All of our holiday representatives are local to the resorts in which they work so we can guarantee that you are receiving the best information when it comes to local knowledge and levels of customer service. Many of ... |
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| Balkan Holidays Childrens Club |
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| Balkan Holidays has its very own British Run Childrens Club based in Hotel Fenix in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. Join our Childrens Representatives, Michelle and Christine for a fun filled programme of activities.
The childrens club is open to all Balkan Holidays clients who are travelling with us. The club is conveniently located in Hotel Fenix and offers a full programme of fun and adventure for the children. Some of the activities that take place are Garden Games, T-Shirt Painting, Movie Nights, ... |
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| Holiday Highlights in Sunny Beach Bulgaria |
| 03 Jun 2011 |
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| To save you time and effort, your Balkan Holidays Representatives in Sunny Beach, have put together a specially designed holiday program to present the best of Bulgaria and the region you are in.
Please see below, a selection of Holidays Highlights your Balkan Holidays Representatives have chosen to enhance your holiday experience.
The Blue Mountains— Step back in time and experience what Bulgaria was like 100 years ago. Visit a classical village that is frozen in the 20th century ... |
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| Extra Flights to Bulgaria..... |
| 01 Jun 2011 |
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| 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 ... |
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| Book Early and Save on Winter 2012 |
| 20 May 2011 |
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| Hurry and book your Winter Ski or Snowboard Holidays before 1st June and take advantage of our great early booking offers. These include :
* Free Lift Passes. When you pre-book a lift pass, get the same category of lift pass free. Conditions Apply
* 20% off Ski and Snowboard Packs when you book a holiday in Hotels Bansko, Pirin or Mura in the Bulgarian Ski Resort of Bansko.
* Free Ski Services. When you pre-book ski services for 2 Adults, one child will get the same ... |
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| One Way Flights From Bulgaria... |
| 16 May 2011 |
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| Balkan Holidays Flights from Bourgas and Varna Airports, are now available to book online. This gives greater flexibility to our valued clients who can now see live availability and prices. Balkan Holidays understands that many people now live and work all over Bulgaria, and this will allow them to book flights without having to travel to an office or to the airport to make a reservation as previously was the practice.
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| Summer 2012 sale has started at Balkan Holidays |
| 06 May 2011 |
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| Summer 2012 has just started early: at Balkan Holidays you can already book your beach holiday at the Black Sea Riviera in Bulgaria and Romania, or the Adriatic Sea in Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro for next summer. Balkan Holidays have been organising winter and summer holidays to the Balkan region for 46 years now, and has remained the provider of excellent value holidays ever since.
Those who book their summer 2012 holidays early, can grab some of the fantastic deals on offer, for ... |
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| Balkan Holidays Summer 2011 Sale Now On |
| 28 Apr 2011 |
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| Balkan Holidays Summer 2011 is now on sale offering unbeatable value for money holidays. We are confident that you will find a holiday to suit your taste and budget with package holidays starting from as little £185. Browse the full Balkan Holidays Product Range and find the holiday that suits you best. Book online and you will receive a 7.5% online discount and if your a loyal client and have travelled previously with us during Summer 2010 you will be able to claims a 5% Loyalty ... |
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| All Inclusive Holidays |
| 08 Apr 2011 |
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| As we all know, keeping an eye on your budget is especially important at the present time. That is why at Balkan Holidays, we can help you plan your Summer Holiday this year and ensure that most of your costs are taken care of before you travel.
We have a range of All Inclusive properties in Bulgaria that will suit everyone's pocket and taste.
From 2 Star All Inclusive right through to our Premium Selection of All Inclusive hotels that includes the SOL Nessebur Palace and the Marina Palace in ... |
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| Bulgaria Ranks Fourth for Lowest in Resort Costs |
| 30 Mar 2011 |
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| 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.
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| Great Late Season Ski Holiday Conditions |
| 15 Mar 2011 |
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| 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.
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| Borovets Holidays with Balkan |
| 03 Mar 2011 |
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| "I just want to email a picture of my recent skiing holiday in Borovets. We had a great time, and the reps were so welcoming. There was 11 of us and the resort didn't disappoint in skiing, apres ski and night life. We had great conditions with snow the first 3 days and then blue sky on one day which is when the photo was taken. This is me on my snowboard carving down the Markudjik slopes."
Ski Holidays to Bansko
Ski Holidays to Borovets
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| SIX THINGS YOU MUST SEE AND DO IN BULGARIA |
| 02 Mar 2011 |
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| 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.
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| World Cup Fever Hits Bansko |
| 24 Feb 2011 |
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| World Cup fever hits Bansko this week as the Mens World comes to town. The best racers in the world along with world's press will decend on the Bulgarian Resort for the races on 26th and 27th February. You too could be skiing on the mountain of champions and hit the same pistes as Albert Tomba, Marc Giradelli and Lindsay Vonn to name just a few.
Balkan Holidays has great offers for this modern Winter Resort and it is a lot more affordable than you would think. So watch the race on Eurosport ... |
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| Pamporovo Ski Resort News! |
| 24 Feb 2011 |
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| 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 ... |
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| Borovets Increases Snow Cannon Coverage |
| 11 Feb 2011 |
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| One of the featured ski resorts by Balkan Holidays has installed more artificial snowmaking systems this season.
Borovets have installed additional snow cannons on the ski areas of Yastrebets, Sitnayakovo and Markudjik along with a new snow retention system.
A new reservoir with a capacity of 30,000 cubic metres, will supply water directly to the snow cannons.
Borosport Director, Nelly Sandalska, has informed Balkan Holidays: "This allows for perfect snowmaking and maintaining of more ... |
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| Borosport Competition 27th – 28th January |
| 11 Feb 2011 |
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| Borovets is one of the three main ski resorts in Bulgaria. This annual Borosport Cup is organised by the Bulgarian Ski Federation on the Popangelov slope of this and features the top Slalom and Giant Slalom racers from all countries on the Balkan Peninsula. This is a great opportunity to watch the best skiers from the region adding to the atmosphere of this lively resort.
Borovets is one of the three main ski resorts in Bulgaria. This annual Borosport Cup is organised by the Bulgarian Ski ... |
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| Mens World Cup Bansko, Bulgaria |
| 08 Feb 2011 |
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| 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.
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| Bulgaria's Fantastic Kukeri Show |
| 20 Jan 2011 |
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| If you are travelling to Bulgaria during the first few months of the year, you have this amazing opportunity to take part in one of the most spectacular spring traditions in the country called 'the Kukeri ritual'.
The tradition itself...
The Kukeri is a traditional Bulgarian ritual of Thracian origins, but you can expect to find similar ones in near by countries such as Romania, Serbia, Italy and even Spain.
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| Bansko builds the largest platform in Bulgaria! |
| 17 Dec 2010 |
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| It has now been announced that the Bulgarian Ski Federation of Bansko has received the trust and support of the International Ski Federation to conduct a special race for the World Cup next year 2011 which will be located on the Banderitsa track in Bansko on the 26th and 27th of February.
For this special occasion, Bansko will have built a stand for just over 5 thousand people. The plan is: on the first day the best skiers from around the world will compete in the discipline super-combined ... |
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| Croatia - Great for Island Hopping! |
| 17 Dec 2010 |
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| Croatia's coast makes it an ideal island-hopping destination. There are hundreads of islands, from the Kvarner region in the north right down to the Elafiti islands of Dubrovnik. There are options to suit everyone from the family friendly beaches of Krk to the party island of Pag and the unspoiled nature paradise of Mjlet.
Distance between many islands are small and all connections are made easy. Clients can either use the Jadrolinija ferries to get around or, for an even easier life, ... |
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| British Travel Award Winner 2010! |
| 16 Nov 2010 |
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| Balkan Holidays Wins the Silver 'Best Tour Operator to East and South East Europe' Award at this years British Travel Awards, which are also known as the 'Oscars of the Travel Industry.
The awards are voted by the customers (public) as well as travel professionals and the process lasts for around 21 weeks during which time this campaign is supported by some of the UK's most well known media outlets such as the Sunday Times, Rough Guides, Classic FM and The Sun.
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| Balkan Holidays - Taking Part in the World Travel Market Event! |
| 09 Nov 2010 |
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| Like every year you can expect to find our representatives from Balkan Holidays present at one of the biggest events in the travel Industry - at the WTM!
Balkan Holidays have been operating for over 45 years and specialise in holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Romania.
Please make a note of our stand number and visit us this week to find out more and talk to us about opportunities.
WTM Stand Number: EM735
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| Serious Snowfall is expected after November 20th! |
| 29 Oct 2010 |
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| 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 20 of November 2010. This means that skiing in
December will be perfect for those wanting to get away for Christmas.
If you are going on a ski holiday to Bulgaria this year and have any concerns about ... |
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| Bansko Ski Holidays During the FIS Ski World Cup for MEN |
| 29 Oct 2010 |
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| During the last three years Bansko's ski area has beencontinuously improved with new four-man chair and drag lifts, a snowboarder's half pipe facility, a fun park, and a floodlight ski run that allows you to ski all the way to the edge of the town. Other improvements include snow cannons covering more than 80% of the skiing area, extra maintenance vehicles to keep the slopes in the best possible condition and extra safety installations for the skier's safety.
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| Bansko - Open state championship in snowboarding! |
| 25 Oct 2010 |
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11 of April 2011, Bansko – one of the most poluar ski
resorts in the Balkans, will host a very attractive snowboarding
event.
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.
Tis fantastic contest will kick start on Saturday with the start of the Olympic parallel giant slalom discipline. On Sunday you can expect a ... |
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| Travel Companies Putting Bulgaria on the Map! |
| 20 Oct 2010 |
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| Bulgaria is known for the many
beautiful beach resorts such as Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Albena as
well as beautiful mountains that offer fantastic views and romantic
cities which are great for short breaks and shopping. But now, thanks
to a huge rise in quality accommodation, extremely cheap flights and
some of the lowest holiday package prices around, mainstream travel
companies like Balkan Holidays and Thomas Cook are listing Bulgaria
as one of the top destinations for ... |
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| Bulgaria M-Tel Event – International stars Attending!!!! |
| 24 Sep 2010 |
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| M-tel is probably the biggest Mobile network in Bulgaria and this year it celebrates its 15th anniversary. To help everyone celebrate they have invited some world known stars including Enrique Iglesias, Sugababes and DJ Sonique who will participate in a free concert fin Bulgaria. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the party so if you are planning a visit to Bulgaria in the next couple of weeks then make sure you fit this one in.
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| Best Spots to Visit while in Bulgaria! |
| 17 Sep 2010 |
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| Even though Bulgaria is a relatively small country it certainly has much to offer anyone who is interested in experiencing the beauty and history of Eastern Europe.
Bulgaria offers a huge variety of greenery and nature escapes with the many mountains, black sea, stunning lakes, and villages which are pretty enough to be used in postcards. This vibrant country offers all four seasons so it doesn't matter when you visit you are guaranteed to have a wonderful ... |
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| Bulgaria Opens the Most shopping Malls in Europe! |
| 16 Sep 2010 |
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| Some may find it unbelievable but it is true - Bulgaria has been ranked number one in the European Union based on the ammount of new shopping malls that have opened in the first half of 2010. This was reported by the Cushman and Wakefield consultancy.
In most EU states we see the increasingly falling number of malls available which has been on the slide due to the market crisis. in Bulgaria however, there was a wooping 90% increase over one year. Making cities such as ... |
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| Why You Would Enjoy Southwestern Bulgaria... |
| 09 Sep 2010 |
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| Bulgaria has history and much of the past remains .
Bulgaria has a great history that goes back 100s of centuries and much of the past remains today for your eyes to witness..
Here you have many places that will inspire and interestt 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 ... |
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| Winter Holidays Sale – Going, Going , GONE!!!!! |
| 09 Sep 2010 |
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| 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 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 ... |
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| Obzor - the Peaceful Bulgarian resort on the Black Sea |
| 27 Aug 2010 |
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| Well the summer is almost over but we still have over a month to go so if you were after some relaxation then we suggest you invest into a holiday in the stunning little resort of Obzor in Bulgaria.
The relatively small town with only 2000 locals is becoming more and more popular with the British tourists. It is located about 65 km south of Varna Airport and also very close to Golden Sands, one of Bulgaria's biggest sea resorts, so you would be spoiled for choice when it ... |
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| Environ Skin Treatment available In Golden Sands! |
| 20 Aug 2010 |
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| Visiting Bulgaria and the stunning Golden Sands resort?
Then you can take advantage of this unisex beautiful skin treatment called Environ, exclusively available at the luxury Aphrodite Beauty Spa & Health Clinic.
On the 17 July 2010 in the Golden Sands resort it was announced in the Aphrodite Beauty Spa & Health Clinic that a new partner agreement with Bulgaria Etranger Property Ltd has now authorised the distributor of Environ in Bulgaria.
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| Burgas Airport Welcomes Millionth Passenger for 2010! |
| 20 Aug 2010 |
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| Every year Bourgas Airport in Bulgaria annouces their millionth passenger and for 2010 it was Eileen Nischik, who happily arrived at Burgas Airport on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast from her home town Cologne in Germany, and found out at the airport that she is in fact the one-millionth passenger for 2010.
The 23 years old German was travelling with her partner Torsten Dormann and visiting Bulgaria to spend 7 days in Obzor, one of Bulgaria's black sea resorts.
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| Bulgaria Sea Water Reaches 30 Degrees! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| Breaking news: The temperatures of the Black Sea Coast in Bulgaria have reached an amazing 30 degrees in the recent weeks, the highest in almost 17 years it was announced today.
The Bulgarian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has released a report explaining that during 1993-1997, the maxim water temperature reached 27 Degrees in a small town.
“The temperatures in Bulgaria are a little bit higher, but they are not much different,” said ... |
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| Bulgaria Holidays cheaper than holidays to Brighton! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| British tourists should be aware that holidaying in the UK can be pricier than going away to Europe and specificity Bulgaria.
It is cheaper to go away to Bulgaria than stay on a Sussex coast at Brighton this summer, the survey by Tesco Travel Money found.
They have reported that a week in Bulgaria for a family of 3 or 4 would cost about £1,221 while in the UK it would set them back £2,209.
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| Brand new Luxury Resorts in Umag, Croatia! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| Sol Meliá which is the largest resort/ hotel company in the world, has shown interestin Croatia and therefore had dedicated budgets to improve their exposure in the country by reopening two resort hotels in stunning Umag , Istria area. The hotels are called: the Meliá Coral and the Meliá Istrian Villas which are well known locally.
Brandnew and renovated Meliá Coral provides a total of 244 standard luxury rooms, 6 luxury suites as well as a range ... |
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| Bulgaria's Capital Has the Cheapest Parking Fees! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| It has just emerged that the Bulgarian capital (Sofia) offers the cheapest parking fees in the Balkans and beyond as found by a survey conducted by Colliers International.
This survey was conducted during June 2010 and it analysed over 147 capitals and it takes in consideration the average fees charged for parking in the capitals' center areas.
During the research the company found that Sofia in Bulgaria ranked 107th in the whole world for monthly prices ... |
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| Tsarevets - Named the Castle of the Bulgarian Spirit! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| This small but vibrant town is located in Veliko Tarnovo, a city based in central Bulgaria and which served as the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
Due to the stunning and historical value of Tsarevets, this area has now been turned into an archaeological museum and perfect for tourist wanting to explore history as well as a choice of guides who are more than willing to tell the story of the fortress in Bulgarian, English, ... |
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| Flowers, Chocolate or Wine Holiday Extras! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| What can be more fun than surprising your other half and doing something fun when planning your holiday abroad.
Did you know that when traveling with some tour operators you can now book fun extras such as Wine, Flowers or even delicious chocolates which will be left in your hotel room on arrival?
Yes that is possible and yes this is what you get now if you wanna go the extra mile. This is perfect for those going on a romantic holiday or to celebrate a ... |
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| 26% More Russian Tourists visited Bulgaria this Year! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| Bulgaria's beach hotels have kept the low prices from last year which has caused an even higher interest for vacations of Russian tourists in Bulgaria during 2010.
The data was provided and collected by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, where more than 70, 000 Russian tourists have picked Bulgaria as their vacation destination, which is a great rise on the figure last year.
“The higher interest in Bulgaria has been recorded not only by our ... |
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| Spirit Of Bourgas Starts Tomorrow! |
| 12 Aug 2010 |
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| Every year thousands of people get to party during one of the hottest music festivals in Europe.
Spirit of Burgas is located on the stunning white clean sands of Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast and lasts for 3 days every year. This year it starts on the 13th to 15th of August. They have announced a great line-up including DJ Shadow, Gorrillaz and The Prodigy; and this festval is a low-cost festival which is attracting big name performers and afordable to ... |
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| Bulgaria Crowned Top Beach Destination in the World! |
| 11 Aug 2010 |
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| Where should you head for your summer holiday? We would advise Bulgaria as this years top place to visit. Why? Beacause the country has been nvoted the number one beach holiday destination this summer in a brand new survey conducted by Kelkoo Travel.
Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast has emerged as the top beach destination for British Tourists, closely followed by North Tunisia, Turkey, and Egypt, according to the study.
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