Archive for May, 2008
Bulgaria among the top 10 budget destinations for summer vacations in 2008
Travel writer Pauline Frommer, daughter of the renowned US travel writer and publisher Arthur Frommer, ranks Bulgaria among the top 10 budget destinations for summer vacations in 2008.
The Guide’s Introduction to Bulgaria says the following:
“Founded in 681, Bulgaria is the oldest state in Europe, but its roots reach far deeper into history. In the Valley [...]
Bulgaria still heads the price hike according to Knight Frank
Price increases in the lodging property sector worldwide slowed down in the first quarter of 2008 to reach 6.1 per cent on an annual basis. But Bulgaria still heads the price hike, according to the Global House Price Index of UK’s real estate company Knight Frank.
The price increase registered in Bulgaria was 31.5 per cent [...]
For the first time in its history, Sofia has a sightseeing bus tour service
It is offered by City Sightseeing Sofia and presents an overview of the city’s main attractions. The tour has five stops: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the National Art Gallery, the National Historical Museum and the Hilton Hotel. Information is provided in Bulgarian, English, German and French. The tour costs 20 leva for adults and 10 [...]
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15 to 20% More Expensive Bulgaria Vacations Packages This Summer
Because of the ceaseless increasing of petrol and fuel prices, the tourists’ vacations packages are expected to become 15 to 20% more expensive during the present summer season, mainly because of the airplane tickets.
That was announced by the Bulgarian Touroperators and Tourist Agencies Association’s president Irina Naidenova.
According to Naidenova, the changes will happen in two [...]
