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Why skiing and snowboarding is a great way to spend a holiday
Travelling up to the snow-covered mountains is an adventure in itself, however once you arrive at Bansko, the real adventure begins. Whether you are an expert at cutting through the snow with the wind rushing past you, or need a little bit of encouragement just to step out onto the smooth, white powder, here we cater for everyone's needs. You can book lessons or hire equipment and then you can begin to enjoy yourself even more.
One great thing about taking a skiing or snowboarding trip is that you don't have to wait for the summer to do so. If you are chilling out at home playing partypoker in January and decide that you would love to go on holiday somewhere, then a trip to the snowy mountains is the perfect thing to do. Before you head out on your adventure, take a trip to the shops and stock up on warm clothing. Go to an outdoors adventure shop and purchase padded, waterproof trousers and a jacket, as well as thick socks, waterproof gloves, a neck-warmer, a hat and goggles or sunglasses.
Once you have all the clothing you will need, you can embark on the outdoor adventure of a lifetime. Book accommodation and travel and make sure that you pack all the essentials. Lift passes are important and if you need to hire equipment then if is advisable to check out what you will need before you go.
Once you are there, simply enjoy getting out on the slopes and breezing along. The scenery is pretty spectacular in Bansko, as with virtually any mountains, so don't forget to bring a camera. Relax in the evenings over nice meals and good company, and make the most of being on holiday in a gorgeous place.
Turbo B and Michelle of Dance Group Snap! to Give Concert in Bansko Winter Resort
Singers Turbo B and Michelle of the 1990s dance formation Snap! are to give a concert in Bansko, Southwestern Bulgaria, on February 18, organizers of the event Select Music Media said.
Commenting the group's upcoming gig in Bulgaria, Turbo B said that since Bulgaria has some of the most beautiful women in the world, he "could not wait to have his next concert there". The singer promised the Bulgarian audience "royal hits and imperial beat box".
Balkans on a budget
Echotravel - A Balkan holiday proves an ideal opportunity to learn to ski the bargain basement way, as Richard Doughty reports
I MUST confess now: when it comes to skiing, I'm no Bode Miller. Being a late starter to the sport didn't help and it was only after my children had been on a school ski trip, that I was persuaded by the rest of the family to give it a go.
Alpiq starts a new fan campaign with Dominique Gisin
SWISS COMPANY NEWS BITES
STOCK REPORT
[Company Release] During the current winter sports season Alpiq is again supporting the downhill ski racer Dominique Gisin with a special campaign: during seven World Cup weekends she will be wearing a helmet specially made for her upon which good wishes and messages from her fans are printed. Fans can win one of these ski helmets and an unforgettable ski day with Dominique in St. Moritz.
Albert II, Prince of Monaco, to Bring Celebrities for Charity Ski Event in Bansko
The Bulgarian Ski Federation has received a letter from the Prince of Monaco, Albert II, in which the Prince confirms his attendance of the sixth edition of his charity event, World Star Ski Event, to be held in Bansko on January 28 and 29, 2012, Bansko ski area concessionaire Ulen said in its web site.
Albert II is expected to come with his wife, former South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock, the event organizers said.
Dramatic Decline in New Year's Eve Bookings for Winter Resorts
Travel agencies report a dramatic decline in the New Year's Eve bookings for the winter resorts this year, Darik Radio reported Monday. Days before the new year, bookings are 40 per cent less than this time last year, Lidia Racheva of the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Association of Travel Agents told Darik.
Racheva was adamant that the data is not final, because the season is just beginning and the statistics does not include bookings by all companies. There is, however, a clear downward trend, she commented.
Bulgaria and Greece Sign Documents for Police Joint Cooperation
Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Chief Commissioner Kalin Georgiev and Eletherios Ikonomou from the Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection signed guidelines for cooperation of police teams in the border regions of the two countries, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday.
Ikonomou is on an official visit in Bulgaria.
Bansko Opens Ski Season
Bulgaria's largest winter resort Bansko opened the ski season with a show, named "Beat the Champions". Ski enthusiasts could race head to head with alpine ski legends Marc Girardelli, Petar Popangelov and Michael Walchhofer.
Girardelli placed Bansko in the top 25 ski resorts across the world, taking a question at a news conference at the season opening.
ERentals.co.uk Counsels Advance Car Hire Booking for European Ski Trips this Year
New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Brits making for the ski slopes of Europe ought to book their car hire before travelling says eRentals.co.uk. The car hire website has reported a surge in demand for bookings since the heavy snows set in throughout the continent's ski resorts.
All the established ski resorts across Europe are experiencing their usual high levels of demand for ski season car hire, but this year eRentals.co.uk has seen a surge in bookings in the resorts of Bulgaria too. Bulgaria's ski resorts have seen a rise in ski season car hire reservations of 50%, with Bansko one of the most popular choices.
TripAdvisor Launches Europe TripIndex Ski
TripAdvisor, a travel site, launches its inaugural TripIndex Ski - a cost comparison of key ski destinations in Europe tracked against the British Pound.
According to a release, TripIndex Ski is based on the combined cost of one night's hotel accommodation, one day's ski pass, one day's basic ski hire, a local meal and a bottle of beer.
Topping the list for affordability is Bulgaria's Bansko with a total TripIndex cost of just GBP108, while Italy's Mount Etna took second place with GBP117.73 and Germany's Berchtesgaden took third with GBP150.31. Andorra and Germany lead the best-value list, with each country laying claim to three destinations in the top ten.
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