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Advice Please

victoria Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:00

Advice Please

Am I mad?
This is only my second ski trip and as I'm on a tight budget I thought I'd save money by avoiding the package holidays.
I've booked an apartment at the Royal Plaza and also found very cheap flights. I've sorted the entire holiday out for a family of 4 for under £1300 and am very pleased with myself!
However I'm starting to worry that I won't have the piece of mind when using a tour operator.
Do lots of inexperienced skiers do this?
Anyone know what the complex is ...
Am I mad?
This is only my second ski trip and as I'm on a tight budget I thought I'd save money by avoiding the package holidays.
I've booked an apartment at the Royal Plaza and also found very cheap flights. I've sorted the entire holiday out for a family of 4 for under £1300 and am very pleased with myself!
However I'm starting to worry that I won't have the piece of mind when using a tour operator.
Do lots of inexperienced skiers do this?
Anyone know what the complex is like?
Which is the nearest bar to it?
Any money saving tips for me? (I'm not mean, just broke from xmas but ski hol is a priority!)

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philipf Author:philipf posts : 1181   (Master)Date : 01-01-08 21:03

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let us all in to ur secret were r u flying from and which site did u book ur accomo from.

i take it u still need to pay for lift passes etc etc etc
Crags Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:12
victoria Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:23

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Nope thats every thing with full ski packs.
Just need to eat and drink!

I live in Brighton but will fly from luton (booked through whizz) and the flights are about £50 each return + then some for taxes and bag allowance!. Not great arrival time but I can't have everthing on a budget!
I found the apartment from trawling the internet for hours and its £350. Average I think.
It pays to do your online homework


Wink
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:23

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its in borovets, fiona might be able to help you out, does that include transfers ect?
tiger tim Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:25

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It'll be fine Victoria,don't forget the thousands of appartments that are owned out there and all the owners do what your doin...

Good luck with your holiday..

Tiger..
victoria Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:30

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Yep Borovets 1 March for 1 week.
Transfers sorted too through Bulgaria PMS.
Just gotta sort Luton airport parking and insurance.
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:32

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if you go away more than once look at an anual policy they work out a lot cheaper even with winter sport cover I payed £86 for a family cover this year.
Fiona Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:45

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Victoria,
You have done well as the Royal Plaza apartments are in one of the best positions in Borovets!......you can't go wrong Wink......everything is at your door step!!!
New complex with very nice apartments.
Enjoy your holiday. Very Happy
Fiona Very Happy
victoria Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-01-08 21:52

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Thanks. I'm less worried and starting to get excited about the trip now . This site is a great find too.