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Black Sea resorts

Hitting Feodosiya’s Beach Club 117 in Summer 2017

2017-03-25 by Phil Butler

Beach Club 117

Beach Club 117 is a legendary Crimea seaside nightclub that features live music, beach partying, and a stunning Russian-seafood menu. This 20-something party spot is where the annual Crimea Trance Fest is held. My good friend, local expert Levent Alver has given us the scoop on yet another hidden Crimea gem. Located in fabulous Feodosiya, Beach Club […]

Tags: Beach Club 117, Black Sea resorts, Crimea, Crimes clubs, Feodosiya, Goan cuisine, Levent Alver

Bulgaria’s Black Sea Resorts Sold Out for Summer

2016-04-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In a bit of great news for Bulgaria tourism, hotels on the Black Sea have reportedly closed bookings for the Summer holiday season. According to reports, the season is completely sold out for the 2016 season.

Tags: Black Sea resorts, Bulgaria resorts, Bulgaria tourism

Bulgaria’s Hotels See Big Revenue Already for 2014

2014-04-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beach on the Black Sea in Nessebar

According to news from novinite.com, February 2014 saw 1,893 hotels and other stays gain 11.1% year on year. The hotels reached a total of BGN 33.9 million, according to data released by the National Statistical Institute.

Tags: Black Sea, Black Sea resorts, Bulgaria hotels, Bulgaria travel

Bulgaria’s Beaches Preparing for Opening

2013-04-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Burgas Beach

According to the news from Burgas, Bulgaira the seaside resort has already begun preparations for the beached there to start the season. Beginning April 10th beach preparedness is job one for city officials.

Tags: Black Sea resorts, Black Sea tourism, Bulgaria beaches, Burgas tourism

Crimea Gem Koktebel to Get Facelift

2013-02-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The extinct volcano Karadag in Crimea. Ukraine

Authorities in the seaside resort of Koktebel announce plans to enhance the resort’s amenities. For new visitors aiming at Summer vacation, here’s a choice you probably never knew about, the wonderful Crimea.

Tags: Black Sea resorts, Europe seaside, Jazz, Koktebel travel, seaside resorts, Ukraine events, Ukraine resorts, Ukraine seaside, Ukraine travel

Tourists Don’t “Get” Bulgaria’s Cops

2012-10-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Foreign tourists flock to Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts in their droves these days, but communication remains a big problem – most especially when it comes to dealing with the law.

Tags: Black Sea resorts, Bulgaria, English skills, foreign tourist, Tsvetan Tsvetanov

Black Sea Resorts – Varna Seaside Spotlight

2011-06-18 by Phil Butler

The beach

For many of our readers the Black Sea port of Varna may be more memorable as the place Dracula embarked from in the 1992 film version of Bram Stoker’s classic. While Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins did a nice job entertaining us, the reality of Varna, Bulgaria is far more entertaining. Argo Travel decided to take a look at one of Varna’s oldest and most famous seaside resorts, Riviera Holiday Club.

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