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Bulgaria Expects Record Summer Bookings

2016-03-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

At this month’s ITB Berlin, Bulgaria pulled out all the stops to publicize its Black Sea resorts. Hoping to cash in on the more recent geo-political shift that has diverted from Egypt and other destinations, officials of Bulgaria’s tourism ministries showed optimism at Europe’s biggest travel event.

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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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Bulgaria’s Varna International Music Festival 2011

2011-06-18 by Phil Butler

Sophia Jaffe to perform at Varna

For travelers with plans to visit Bulgaria, the Varna Summer International Music Festival kicks off today. This is the 85th anniversary of this, Bulgaria’s and one of Europe’s biggest music events. The internationally acclaimed event is a world performing arts and classical music extravaganza no visitor to the area should miss.

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Cruising Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast In High Style

2011-01-07 by Phil Butler

High speed luxury cruising

The Black Sea from the deck of a luxury yacht is the prefect seagoing fantasy vacation for those headed to Bulgaria. Yacht adventures, whether charter or tour driven, are some of the most romantic and interesting vacation ideas you can imagine. Seeing Bulgaria’s coast from your own hotel room afloat, that is the way to travel in style.

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