Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hi all, this is my first time on this site, but not my first time skiing, although I'm still learning. My questions are these if anyone can help:

A group of us will be going to Bansko hopefully as I have an apartment out there, but as it's not finished until late 2007 we are looking for a good hotel, does anyone know who the best operator is for Bansko?

Also, is Bansko good for all levels, as there will be a beginner (been once before but not a natural), some intermediates, but aslo some who like the black runs?

What is the real transfer time from the airport, as I have heard that the roads are not all that great?

Finally, is the nightlife, food etc any good?

Sorry for all the questions, hope you can help........

Cheers

Bev

Hi Kj, The reason I don't know too much about the hotels etc is that I bought off plan, and as mentioned earlier the apartment will not be finished until late next year, so I will be using the holiday not just to ski, but to check the progress as the build did not start until May.

Now, if you were to ask me about developers and their agents, solicitors etc I could help, because I did my research on what mattered at the time of purchase, without having to go out at the time.

I hope this answers your question, and that someone can give me some advice on my questions.

The transfer time will depend on how advanced the new road is. I think it took us about 3 hours on the new road and because they were blasting last time we had a great big detour and it took over 4 hours.

The food away from the hotels is excellent and very cheap. Ask your rep to recommend a restaurant or even better one of the locals. Best hotel is Kempinski Grand Arena but a better located one would be the Strazhite or even the Hotel Bulgaria these are sort of mid way between ski and play areas. If I was going with a tour operator again I would choose first choice because their rep Emil was first class. A cheaper version would be flight only and to book an apartment of one of the other few hundred Brits with an apartment there that they can't rent out due to over supply. This site does a goood deal at the Mont Blanc apartments which are very well situated for the gondola and the best bar in town Sir Galahads where the food is excellent and the beer very fast flowing.

A tip though if you go there with a crowd is to take your own trays as they are in short supply in the bar and would love to receive some traditional british metal trays as they have decided to start collecting them.

I hope this helps.

Oi Oi Bikergirl, you certainly ask a lot of questions. Good for you getting stuck into Bansko property, you have done well already! Bansko is different.
Best to look at Bansko dependant on ski ability and leva in de pocket. Presently great value for money and largely unspoilt. Probably the best value ski holiday you will get but if you really want a mega resort and party Andorra does take some beating. Bansko needs more clubs and groovy bars, have you any dosh left to set one up PS Don't bother with hotels, you and your mates can stay in one of my groovy appartments. If i join you all that will be extra