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Borovets
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 11-19-03 12:51Borovets
HiI have booked a holiday 2 Borovets on the 17th of Jan, stopping in the Rila Hotel with my wife. We have never been skiing before but can't wait. If any one has any advice it would be most appreciated.
Whats the weather like on the 17th Jan??
Looking forward to the night life, we like a boogie. any decent spots???
Cheers
Alan (North Yorkshire)
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Hi Alan,I'm traveling the same time as you, are you flying out of Manchester?
This will be my 8th year, tell me what you need to know and I will try to answer.
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is borovets full of english or whatre: Borovets
There are quite a few Bulgarians there as well
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HiYes, flying from manchester. How many are going with you??
8th year, it must be good.
Would like 2 know general Info.
weather in Jan??
what currency 2 take? & how much??
ski gear essentials?
plus anything else you can think of.
Thanks
AL
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I have no idea.Not bothered either.
Wouldn't mind some brazillian babes going but doubt that very much.
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Hi Al,
This year I'm traveling by myself, booked with Inghams, flight at 13.45.
Yes its great in borovets, i fell in love with the country on my first visit.
Jan tends to be one of the colder months but its not like the cold over here, dont worry you wont freeze out there.
Money: take sterling £20 , 10, 5 notes - make sure they are new,not torn or any writing on them or you wont be able to change them. I take a credit card for emergency only as they add about 5% to the bill if you ...
This year I'm traveling by myself, booked with Inghams, flight at 13.45.
Yes its great in borovets, i fell in love with the country on my first visit.
Jan tends to be one of the colder months but its not like the cold over here, dont worry you wont freeze out there.
Money: take sterling £20 , 10, 5 notes - make sure they are new,not torn or any writing on them or you wont be able to change them. I take a credit card for emergency only as they add about 5% to the bill if you ...
Hi Al,
This year I'm traveling by myself, booked with Inghams, flight at 13.45.
Yes its great in borovets, i fell in love with the country on my first visit.
Jan tends to be one of the colder months but its not like the cold over here, dont worry you wont freeze out there.
Money: take sterling £20 , 10, 5 notes - make sure they are new,not torn or any writing on them or you wont be able to change them. I take a credit card for emergency only as they add about 5% to the bill if you use it.
I always take more than I need and live like a king!
when my family is with me ( 3 in total ) I took £500 for the week, ate out in restaurants every night, drinks all day, bought ski gear, went on organised evenings and still came home with a couple of hundred!
here is a list I made of the things to take:
Ist timers packing list.....
Hope this helps you...........
Passport
Tickets (flight)
Insurance docs
Holiday invoice
Cash (clean notes no tears or writing)
Credit Card (only to be used as backup)
Ski wear:
Warm hat
Sun Glasses
Goggles
Ski suit
Gloves
Ski socks
walking boots or trainers
Lift pass holder
High facter sun block
Lip balm
Cotten underwear
Bum Bag
Evening wear:
Coat
T shirts
Jeans
Nix & Sox
Trainers
Extras:
Toiletries ( you know what you need)
Plug for sink - these are far and few between
Camera & Film
Swimming gear
Soft toilet paper / wet toilet wipes (theirs is like blotting paper)
Travel adaptor for any electrical items ( 2 pin round)
Asprin & heat cream to ease those sore muscles
Paul
This year I'm traveling by myself, booked with Inghams, flight at 13.45.
Yes its great in borovets, i fell in love with the country on my first visit.
Jan tends to be one of the colder months but its not like the cold over here, dont worry you wont freeze out there.
Money: take sterling £20 , 10, 5 notes - make sure they are new,not torn or any writing on them or you wont be able to change them. I take a credit card for emergency only as they add about 5% to the bill if you use it.
I always take more than I need and live like a king!
when my family is with me ( 3 in total ) I took £500 for the week, ate out in restaurants every night, drinks all day, bought ski gear, went on organised evenings and still came home with a couple of hundred!
here is a list I made of the things to take:
Ist timers packing list.....
Hope this helps you...........
Passport
Tickets (flight)
Insurance docs
Holiday invoice
Cash (clean notes no tears or writing)
Credit Card (only to be used as backup)
Ski wear:
Warm hat
Sun Glasses
Goggles
Ski suit
Gloves
Ski socks
walking boots or trainers
Lift pass holder
High facter sun block
Lip balm
Cotten underwear
Bum Bag
Evening wear:
Coat
T shirts
Jeans
Nix & Sox
Trainers
Extras:
Toiletries ( you know what you need)
Plug for sink - these are far and few between
Camera & Film
Swimming gear
Soft toilet paper / wet toilet wipes (theirs is like blotting paper)
Travel adaptor for any electrical items ( 2 pin round)
Asprin & heat cream to ease those sore muscles
Paul
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Cheers Paul
Thats great, More than enough info,
ill pass it 2 the Wife, let her sort it, (she likes doing that).
Is the Rila Hotel Adequate for 1st timers??
Any skiing tips??
I am very sporty so hopefully I will be ok, but would appreciate any advice.
Went skiing for the 1st time last month 2 a place in Glasshoughton called xscape, real snow,
The wife seemed more controlled than me, although I seemed 2 B travelling at double her speed. The instructor was pants, and the place ...
Thats great, More than enough info,
ill pass it 2 the Wife, let her sort it, (she likes doing that).
Is the Rila Hotel Adequate for 1st timers??
Any skiing tips??
I am very sporty so hopefully I will be ok, but would appreciate any advice.
Went skiing for the 1st time last month 2 a place in Glasshoughton called xscape, real snow,
The wife seemed more controlled than me, although I seemed 2 B travelling at double her speed. The instructor was pants, and the place ...
Cheers Paul
Thats great, More than enough info,
ill pass it 2 the Wife, let her sort it, (she likes doing that).
Is the Rila Hotel Adequate for 1st timers??
Any skiing tips??
I am very sporty so hopefully I will be ok, but would appreciate any advice.
Went skiing for the 1st time last month 2 a place in Glasshoughton called xscape, real snow,
The wife seemed more controlled than me, although I seemed 2 B travelling at double her speed. The instructor was pants, and the place isn't really for beginners. Can't let her be better than me. Help.
Thanks again
Alan
Thats great, More than enough info,
ill pass it 2 the Wife, let her sort it, (she likes doing that).
Is the Rila Hotel Adequate for 1st timers??
Any skiing tips??
I am very sporty so hopefully I will be ok, but would appreciate any advice.
Went skiing for the 1st time last month 2 a place in Glasshoughton called xscape, real snow,
The wife seemed more controlled than me, although I seemed 2 B travelling at double her speed. The instructor was pants, and the place isn't really for beginners. Can't let her be better than me. Help.
Thanks again
Alan
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Hi Alan
Just a few more points to add, been going to BG for 14 years, both Borovets and Pamporovo. Stayed at the Rila last year and was fine, ski depot and lifts on your doorstep. Ski instructor are great and there are snow cannons to guarantee cover on lower slopes. Night skiing right outside Rila also available. Bars and night life in abundance, all within 400m. Also cheap ski gear, trainers, CD's, fags, booze. Great steak houses, pizza bars, Karaoke bars, happy hours etc, beautiful ...
Just a few more points to add, been going to BG for 14 years, both Borovets and Pamporovo. Stayed at the Rila last year and was fine, ski depot and lifts on your doorstep. Ski instructor are great and there are snow cannons to guarantee cover on lower slopes. Night skiing right outside Rila also available. Bars and night life in abundance, all within 400m. Also cheap ski gear, trainers, CD's, fags, booze. Great steak houses, pizza bars, Karaoke bars, happy hours etc, beautiful ...
Hi Alan
Just a few more points to add, been going to BG for 14 years, both Borovets and Pamporovo. Stayed at the Rila last year and was fine, ski depot and lifts on your doorstep. Ski instructor are great and there are snow cannons to guarantee cover on lower slopes. Night skiing right outside Rila also available. Bars and night life in abundance, all within 400m. Also cheap ski gear, trainers, CD's, fags, booze. Great steak houses, pizza bars, Karaoke bars, happy hours etc, beautiful Bulgarian wine which is very cheap in the bars. You can also use your credit card to draw cash from ATM's, there are 2 in Boro, one by the Gondola and one by Peter's Bar, I found using my credit card more beneficial as rate worked out better, keep sterling as well for back up.
You'll love it
Regards
Trevor
Just a few more points to add, been going to BG for 14 years, both Borovets and Pamporovo. Stayed at the Rila last year and was fine, ski depot and lifts on your doorstep. Ski instructor are great and there are snow cannons to guarantee cover on lower slopes. Night skiing right outside Rila also available. Bars and night life in abundance, all within 400m. Also cheap ski gear, trainers, CD's, fags, booze. Great steak houses, pizza bars, Karaoke bars, happy hours etc, beautiful Bulgarian wine which is very cheap in the bars. You can also use your credit card to draw cash from ATM's, there are 2 in Boro, one by the Gondola and one by Peter's Bar, I found using my credit card more beneficial as rate worked out better, keep sterling as well for back up.
You'll love it
Regards
Trevor
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Hi Alan,
the Rila Hotel is very good,clean & and 10 seconds from the slopes.
its had a lot of money spent on it over the last couple of years, the outdoor swimming pool is now heated and INSIDE .
There is a new shopping arcade joining onto the hotel and all the bars & eating places are all within a 3 minute walk.
The instructors are very good and all speak good english.
It is alway wise to let the wife think she is better than you, so dont go beating her on the ski test at the end ...
the Rila Hotel is very good,clean & and 10 seconds from the slopes.
its had a lot of money spent on it over the last couple of years, the outdoor swimming pool is now heated and INSIDE .
There is a new shopping arcade joining onto the hotel and all the bars & eating places are all within a 3 minute walk.
The instructors are very good and all speak good english.
It is alway wise to let the wife think she is better than you, so dont go beating her on the ski test at the end ...
Hi Alan,
the Rila Hotel is very good,clean & and 10 seconds from the slopes.
its had a lot of money spent on it over the last couple of years, the outdoor swimming pool is now heated and INSIDE .
There is a new shopping arcade joining onto the hotel and all the bars & eating places are all within a 3 minute walk.
The instructors are very good and all speak good english.
It is alway wise to let the wife think she is better than you, so dont go beating her on the ski test at the end of the week, you will get the micky taken out of you for a whole year but she will be wanting you to book again for next year as soon as you get back.
Be prepared for your best holiday Ever!
Paul
the Rila Hotel is very good,clean & and 10 seconds from the slopes.
its had a lot of money spent on it over the last couple of years, the outdoor swimming pool is now heated and INSIDE .
There is a new shopping arcade joining onto the hotel and all the bars & eating places are all within a 3 minute walk.
The instructors are very good and all speak good english.
It is alway wise to let the wife think she is better than you, so dont go beating her on the ski test at the end of the week, you will get the micky taken out of you for a whole year but she will be wanting you to book again for next year as soon as you get back.
Be prepared for your best holiday Ever!
Paul
