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Ski Bulgaria

Bulgaria Welcomed One Million Greeks in 2017

2018-01-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Bulgaria, one of the favored destinations for Greek tourists, saw over one million arrivals from Greece in between January and November 2017.

Tags: Bansco, Bulgaria tourism, Bulgaria travel, Eastern Europe, Elena Kuntura, Greece travel, Greek tourists, Nikolina Angelova, Ski Bulgaria

Bulgaria is the value place to ski this winter

2014-11-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bansko by Lisa

Getting set for this ski season? For a great value Bulgaria’s Bansko is offering the best value to Brits who want a family ski vacation.

Tags: ski, Ski Bansko, Ski Bulgaria, ski destinations, ski Europe, ski trips, skiiing

Swiss Franc Got You Down? Ski Eastern Europe

2011-01-12 by Phil Butler

The deep powder of Sinaia

Exchange rates can sometimes turn the best vacation deal into a nightmare. The recent Swiss Franc valuation caught ski vacationers by surprise. When expensive Alps ski resorts get even more expensive, many European skiers just stay home. Fortunately there is another solution. Skiing the Carpathians, Slovenian Alps, Caucasus, and other Eastern European resorts almost always costs half as much.

Tags: Bansko, Bear Mountain, Brasov, Carpathian resorts, Carpathian skiing, Daniel Cojanu, Gordon Ramsey, Holiday, Igluski, Kranjska, London ski flights, Mark Butler, Romania hotels, ski, Ski Bulgaria, Ski Caucasus, ski Europe, ski holidays, ski hotels, ski Romania, Ski Slovenia, Ski Switzerland, Transylvania Tours, Wall Street Journal

Ski Deals 2011 – Choosing Your Booking Agent Online

2010-12-29 by Phil Butler

Go here for under $500 per person

With dozens of online booking solutions available who can you truly trust to offer you the best value? Expedia? Kayak? Today’s report on Bulgarian ski getaways reveals a little bit about how you should book your next trip. Seeing the forest for the trees is not as easy as you think.

Tags: Bulgaria skiing, Expedia, Igluiski, Inghams, Kayak, LastMinute, London travel, online travel, OTA, Pamporovo, Ski Bulgaria, ski vacation, Sophia, travel agents, vacation deals, Winter sports

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Stories of Interest

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Myriokephala Festival Brings Traffic Changes to Rethymno

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Thousands of pilgrims are expected at Myriokephala in Rethymno, with traffic restrictions and delays around the historic monastery on September 7 and 8.

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Crete Tourist Buses to Strike, Airport Transfers and Excursions Affected

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete tourist bus operators will strike September 10 and 11, affecting excursions, airport transfers and cruise transportation in Heraklion.

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Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s ambassador.

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Full Buses on Gouves–Heraklion Route Prompt KTEL Response

2026-09-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete’s summer tourism season.

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Chania Sardine Festival Returns to Nea Chora for 31st Year

2026-09-07 By Victoria Udrea

Chania’s Sardine Festival returns to Nea Chora tonight with grilled sardines, music, traditional dancing and local culture.

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