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Borovets with Kids

Dave Holman Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-30-04 12:30

Borovets with Kids

Been waiting years to go skiing, Wife agreed at long last & I booked 22nd Jan at the Samakov & then I tore my knee ligaments Sad Still going but unable to ski, I am travelling with a 2 year old and a 5 year old. Can anyone recommend good childcare & entertainment for them. Wife has taken my ski lessons over so Im playing happy dad with the younger one. I was going to put the 5 year old into the Ski Kindergarden at The Rila, Good idea ?
Any help would be appreciated.

diane Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-30-04 13:11

re: Borovets with Kids

have stayed at the rila and the ski school is very good
Crazy Lady Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-30-04 13:54

re: Borovets with Kids

The kids we saw the other day in ski kindergarten seemed to be having alot of fun, without mum or dad.
Ellie Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-30-04 19:42

re: Borovets with Kids

Who are you travelling with?

If you are going with Inghams then I can highly recommend their kindergarten but it is only for their guests. Otherwise use the one in the Rila. At the end of the day if he/she doesn't like it then they don't have to go. Also you may well have the opportunity to link up with the kindergarten and join in some of the fun with the younger one too.

The kids will love it and so will you despite the injury.

Final word or warning re: the swimming pools ...
Who are you travelling with?

If you are going with Inghams then I can highly recommend their kindergarten but it is only for their guests. Otherwise use the one in the Rila. At the end of the day if he/she doesn't like it then they don't have to go. Also you may well have the opportunity to link up with the kindergarten and join in some of the fun with the younger one too.

The kids will love it and so will you despite the injury.

Final word or warning re: the swimming pools particularly in the Rila - beware the slippery surfaces especially with young ones and a dodgy knee.

Have fun

Ellie Razz

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willo Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-30-04 19:44

re: Borovets with Kids

my wife and i went last year with our 4 year old, we are very fussy about leaving him at home never mind on holiday, we had booked him in the kindergarden at the rila and it was fantastic, the bulgarien women are lovely, very safety concious and very loving with the children. the usual drill was drop him off at 0900 he would play till 1030 in the secure playroom the ladies would get the children into their ski gear and then take them upto the ski kindegarden for 1 1/2 hrs ski lesson, but no ...
my wife and i went last year with our 4 year old, we are very fussy about leaving him at home never mind on holiday, we had booked him in the kindergarden at the rila and it was fantastic, the bulgarien women are lovely, very safety concious and very loving with the children. the usual drill was drop him off at 0900 he would play till 1030 in the secure playroom the ladies would get the children into their ski gear and then take them upto the ski kindegarden for 1 1/2 hrs ski lesson, but no pressure the kids could build snowmen if they wanted. they take them back inside for lunch (we picked him up but he wanted to stay, rotten parents) and then they would repeat the play and ski in the afternoon. it was so good we are going again this year at half term. on a night we went swimming and sledging (small cost) the bars and restaurants all welcome kids. you should have a great time.

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Dave Holman Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-31-04 10:10

re: Borovets with Kids

Thank you all so much for your responses, it has made me feel alot more positive
Chris2112 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-06-05 14:46

re: Borovets with Kids

we are staying at the rila on the 15th jan with inghams, my 4 year old is booked into the ski kndergarten the same as you used. DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE ANYTHING FOR THEM TO WEAR OTHER THAN THEIR SKI WEAR FOR INSIDE? also do you have any other advice.
thanks
CHRIS