Tonycott - there is a lot going on that you do not know about. I cannot or will not say more, because it takes time, money and a lot of negotiating to turn the oil tanker around, but I can assure you things are afoot for massive changes in the not too distant future.
I'm betting the people who moan on about the prices in Bulgaria only ever stay within the tourist trap areas and don't even bother venturing out about 5 or 10 miles from the resorts. If they did they could have the best of both worlds. I for one think the restaurants in Samokov town (nr Borovets) are some of the best I have been to for a small fraction of the price of the UK or the resorts..... give it a try and stop moaning!
i was looking at austria and italy for next yearand to be honest iwould probly look at going bulgaria again they are so expensive elsewhere.just hope bulgaria doesnt go like the typical eu countries and go thorugh the roof with prices