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8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 09-24-06 21:148 and 12 yr old plus single parent
Hi. Thinking of renting a friends apartment for a couple of weeks in Bansko but am a divorced father and will have my 8 year old and 12 year old sons with me. What's the situation there as regards keeping them entertained and possibly sat for during evenings? Is it worth it or is the whole scene generally more suited to groups of adults? Is there much for kids to do, assuming they don;t want to ski? Or for me for that matter. Are we just going to feel awkward?Thanks for any insights.
David
re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
Hi Dave,
It would make life a lot simpler for you if they skied, and at their age they will have a ball. They can go in a beginners class with kids their own age whilst you enjoy yourself in an adult class. All classes finish approx. the same time so you can meet up afterwards and then ski together if you wish.
Otherwise they will find it hard to fill their days and you will probably be uneasy as to what they are doing.
The evening are fairly relaxed when it comes to children and ...
It would make life a lot simpler for you if they skied, and at their age they will have a ball. They can go in a beginners class with kids their own age whilst you enjoy yourself in an adult class. All classes finish approx. the same time so you can meet up afterwards and then ski together if you wish.
Otherwise they will find it hard to fill their days and you will probably be uneasy as to what they are doing.
The evening are fairly relaxed when it comes to children and ...
Hi Dave,
It would make life a lot simpler for you if they skied, and at their age they will have a ball. They can go in a beginners class with kids their own age whilst you enjoy yourself in an adult class. All classes finish approx. the same time so you can meet up afterwards and then ski together if you wish.
Otherwise they will find it hard to fill their days and you will probably be uneasy as to what they are doing.
The evening are fairly relaxed when it comes to children and almost all bars will allow them in provided they behave.
PP
It would make life a lot simpler for you if they skied, and at their age they will have a ball. They can go in a beginners class with kids their own age whilst you enjoy yourself in an adult class. All classes finish approx. the same time so you can meet up afterwards and then ski together if you wish.
Otherwise they will find it hard to fill their days and you will probably be uneasy as to what they are doing.
The evening are fairly relaxed when it comes to children and almost all bars will allow them in provided they behave.
PP
re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
Strazhite has the bowling Alley and indoor pool which both can be paid for locally for non-residents, and even if you dont travel with a tour operator you could probably join in with their activities at night with other families.re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
Thanks for this. Is Strahzite local to Bansko? And what would be the case were we to stay over Christmas?re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
Strazhite is on the main road about 200m from the Gondola and opposite the Lion Pub.Everything is as normal over xmas, apart from being a lot busier.
re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
There is also a small open air ice-skating rink between Pirin Street and Glazne Street, around half way down. Don't forget about the pools and other facilities at all the new complexes being built.
The kids will also enjoy the various live entertainment and karaoke in the local pubs/mehanas (Sir Galahads is good for this... but make sure you try food at the mehanas as they better for local dishes).
We went in April with my 10 yo son and 12 yo niece and both had a ball!
I really ...
The kids will also enjoy the various live entertainment and karaoke in the local pubs/mehanas (Sir Galahads is good for this... but make sure you try food at the mehanas as they better for local dishes).
We went in April with my 10 yo son and 12 yo niece and both had a ball!
I really ...
There is also a small open air ice-skating rink between Pirin Street and Glazne Street, around half way down. Don't forget about the pools and other facilities at all the new complexes being built.
The kids will also enjoy the various live entertainment and karaoke in the local pubs/mehanas (Sir Galahads is good for this... but make sure you try food at the mehanas as they better for local dishes).
We went in April with my 10 yo son and 12 yo niece and both had a ball!
I really can't recommend getting them skiing or boarding enough as it with completely change their whole holiday (and tire them out!)
Here's my son on top of the Tordorka Peak:
http://www.coley.me.uk/stjohnhill/assets/images/db_images/db_On_top_of_the_world1.jpg
It was a low cloud base that day!
Regards
Justin
The kids will also enjoy the various live entertainment and karaoke in the local pubs/mehanas (Sir Galahads is good for this... but make sure you try food at the mehanas as they better for local dishes).
We went in April with my 10 yo son and 12 yo niece and both had a ball!
I really can't recommend getting them skiing or boarding enough as it with completely change their whole holiday (and tire them out!)
Here's my son on top of the Tordorka Peak:
http://www.coley.me.uk/stjohnhill/assets/images/db_images/db_On_top_of_the_world1.jpg
It was a low cloud base that day!
Regards
Justin
re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
Nice picture.re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
I think you've sold me! Please excuse my ignorance but I've never been to a ski resort before [bit of a tropical beach bum me]. What gear is for hire and what needs to be bought? For kids as well as for me.Thanks again
David
re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
Going on 24th Dec for 9 days in Bansko. They seem to have the best facilities for kids (7 and 4). All in for 9 days 2K over xmas. Bril !!!!!BTW new to here. Always went to Andorra b4....
re: 8 and 12 yr old plus single parent
David, if it is your first time I suggest that you hire everything (or borrow ski wear from friends). Only buy for next time if (when!) you find that you like snowsport.
DNA, I've skied Andorra many times (and again this coming Feb - El Tarter). Bansko is the resort with the most runs in Bulgaria, and has the potential to expand dramatically like the Grand Valira region in Andorra. Some 40+ km of new runs are to be built in neighbouring Dobrinishte and joined to Bansko, giving a resort ...
DNA, I've skied Andorra many times (and again this coming Feb - El Tarter). Bansko is the resort with the most runs in Bulgaria, and has the potential to expand dramatically like the Grand Valira region in Andorra. Some 40+ km of new runs are to be built in neighbouring Dobrinishte and joined to Bansko, giving a resort ...
David, if it is your first time I suggest that you hire everything (or borrow ski wear from friends). Only buy for next time if (when!) you find that you like snowsport.
DNA, I've skied Andorra many times (and again this coming Feb - El Tarter). Bansko is the resort with the most runs in Bulgaria, and has the potential to expand dramatically like the Grand Valira region in Andorra. Some 40+ km of new runs are to be built in neighbouring Dobrinishte and joined to Bansko, giving a resort of 100km+ of slopes... and the off-piste is excellent
Regards
Justin
DNA, I've skied Andorra many times (and again this coming Feb - El Tarter). Bansko is the resort with the most runs in Bulgaria, and has the potential to expand dramatically like the Grand Valira region in Andorra. Some 40+ km of new runs are to be built in neighbouring Dobrinishte and joined to Bansko, giving a resort of 100km+ of slopes... and the off-piste is excellent
Regards
Justin
