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1st Skiing hol - Borovets
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 09-10-08 14:591st Skiing hol - Borovets
Hi everyone,I have just booked my first ever skiing hol for jan 09 and have chosen Borovets for the cheapness, ski school n nightlife.
Does anyone have any tips for a 1st timer, like ski essentials 2 pack, currency, r there any cheap transfers from Sofia?
Also haven't booked a ski pack yet, need lessons, lift pass n equipment, does anyone know where to get any deals on this? Or should I book in resort?
Any info or advice would be graetly appreciated!!!
Thanks!!!
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
Hi Gem,I have been 2 boro twice, going 4 the 3rd in Jan.
currency-take a bit to get going, then change therest there.
ski packages-if youve booked through a toue op, they r the cheapest. but i guess as u r asking about transferes you have booked all your self. go on skidvd site and look up a guy called fraser. i believe he will be able to help.
pete
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
To pack - t shirts, if your hotel is anything like the Lion, it's almost sauna like. We had the windows open in January for fresh air!Loads of layers for during the day.
Decent shoes/boots for walking about the resort in, as quite a few paths on gentle slopes that become treacherous if it turns icy.
Apart from that, an open mind to skiing and prepare to fall over! Have a great time - we're back in Feb
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hi gem,last year was our first ski hol ever in borovets, it was fantastic, we learn to board but booked it with tour operator first.
the mexican restaurant is really nice for eating out. cocktails id say chilli peppers. i was quite suprised as was not as cold as i had expected and on the nursery slopes could sit having a drink without ski jacket on just your clothes when the sun was out.
have a fab time
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
hi gem,last year was our first ski hol ever in borovets, it was fantastic, we learn to board but booked it with tour operator first.
the mexican restaurant is really nice for eating out. cocktails id say chilli peppers. i was quite suprised as was not as cold as i had expected and on the nursery slopes could sit having a drink without ski jacket on just your clothes when the sun was out.
have a fab time
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
been to boro 3 times and i have had a great time, night life is good and the slopes are good if you have not skied before going again in feb 09 have a good time
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
Hi, I've been to boro for the last 2 years on a girls hol. It was our 1st time too and we had a brill time, so good taking the whole family this year!
Def take some bulgarian lev with you especialy if you've got to pay for taxi's from the airport. Then take english cash with you to change in resort, the cash machines are very unreliable!!
When your in your hotel or the bars it is very warm so as said before you only need to wear t shirts and a coat. Def dont need to dress up!!
Def book a ...
Def take some bulgarian lev with you especialy if you've got to pay for taxi's from the airport. Then take english cash with you to change in resort, the cash machines are very unreliable!!
When your in your hotel or the bars it is very warm so as said before you only need to wear t shirts and a coat. Def dont need to dress up!!
Def book a ...
Hi, I've been to boro for the last 2 years on a girls hol. It was our 1st time too and we had a brill time, so good taking the whole family this year!
Def take some bulgarian lev with you especialy if you've got to pay for taxi's from the airport. Then take english cash with you to change in resort, the cash machines are very unreliable!!
When your in your hotel or the bars it is very warm so as said before you only need to wear t shirts and a coat. Def dont need to dress up!!
Def book a ski package before you go, alot cheaper than in resort. Hope this helps.
Def take some bulgarian lev with you especialy if you've got to pay for taxi's from the airport. Then take english cash with you to change in resort, the cash machines are very unreliable!!
When your in your hotel or the bars it is very warm so as said before you only need to wear t shirts and a coat. Def dont need to dress up!!
Def book a ski package before you go, alot cheaper than in resort. Hope this helps.
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
Hi
I went with a group of four last year to Boro for our first ever ski trip. It was excellent, but then we didn't have anything else to compare it with.
I think all lift passes and ski school is restricted to BoroSports in resort and I think it is cheaper to pre-book this as a package, generally they are highly rated but our instructor was not great.
The resort was good for night life and everything is easy walking distance.
Take Lev's for currency.
Van Browns (Alpine Bar) ...
I went with a group of four last year to Boro for our first ever ski trip. It was excellent, but then we didn't have anything else to compare it with.
I think all lift passes and ski school is restricted to BoroSports in resort and I think it is cheaper to pre-book this as a package, generally they are highly rated but our instructor was not great.
The resort was good for night life and everything is easy walking distance.
Take Lev's for currency.
Van Browns (Alpine Bar) ...
Hi
I went with a group of four last year to Boro for our first ever ski trip. It was excellent, but then we didn't have anything else to compare it with.
I think all lift passes and ski school is restricted to BoroSports in resort and I think it is cheaper to pre-book this as a package, generally they are highly rated but our instructor was not great.
The resort was good for night life and everything is easy walking distance.
Take Lev's for currency.
Van Browns (Alpine Bar) is a nice bar for food and (lots of) drink. and happy hour is insanely cheap - A lot of the discussion board regullars seem to drink there and they're a good bunch. Go for Karaoke night if nothing else. There is a Karaoke bar which is alright to. Katy's do the best breakfasts and a Good Steak at good prices, the food can be hit and miss (usually miss) at the Hotels.
We stayed at Iglika Villas, they were functional, but cheap.
As a cheap place to go and to get a taster for skiing, with good night life, I reckon you could do a lot worse. We loved it so much we're all going back next year.
Have a good one.
Yumma
I went with a group of four last year to Boro for our first ever ski trip. It was excellent, but then we didn't have anything else to compare it with.
I think all lift passes and ski school is restricted to BoroSports in resort and I think it is cheaper to pre-book this as a package, generally they are highly rated but our instructor was not great.
The resort was good for night life and everything is easy walking distance.
Take Lev's for currency.
Van Browns (Alpine Bar) is a nice bar for food and (lots of) drink. and happy hour is insanely cheap - A lot of the discussion board regullars seem to drink there and they're a good bunch. Go for Karaoke night if nothing else. There is a Karaoke bar which is alright to. Katy's do the best breakfasts and a Good Steak at good prices, the food can be hit and miss (usually miss) at the Hotels.
We stayed at Iglika Villas, they were functional, but cheap.
As a cheap place to go and to get a taster for skiing, with good night life, I reckon you could do a lot worse. We loved it so much we're all going back next year.
Have a good one.
Yumma
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
Thanks to everyone who's replied with advice, it's all really helpful and much appreciated!!!!One more question, I know I need Jacket, Salopettes, good thick socks, layers, gloves, hat....am I missing anything out? Do I need to buy goggles or are sunglasses better or neither?!
Gem xx
re: 1st Skiing hol - Borovets
I wear sunglasses, can't get on with goggles at all - cheap, expensive or otherwise. You need goggles for bad weather really, so take big(ish) sunglasses, and if you need to, buy some goggles there. I would recommend some spare gloves.... and a sensible bra, if necessary!Have a great time....
