Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Are there any first timers going to any of the resorts in Bulgaria (me - Bansko) that after having booked for one reason or another (price etc) find that reading reports on the resorts here and elsewhere a little disconcerting?

Is Bansko so much of a building site that you have to wear a hard hat and wellies everywhere you go?

I am hoping to find a quaint old town (as described in the Bansko promo DVD) that existed as though time had just passed it by?

After reading some reports I think I will be expecting to have to 'put on a brave face' and just 'make the most of it'.

Have I made a mistake?

Hi, I'm not long back from Bansko, and yes there is a lot of building work going on, but it won't spoil your holiday at all. Most works have stopped for the skiing season so there is no noise at all, you just have to ignore the up and coming hotels, and enjoy the skiing and hospitality you will get from most Bulgarians. If you are staying in a hotel, give the restauants in the town a try, they are a lot cheaper than the hotel's and are soooh friendly.

Oh! if you have any food left over, please ask for a doggy bag (they are used to people asking), and feed some of the many stray dog's that will no doubt break your heart if you are an animal lover like me (look out for the all black one with the saddest eyes ever).

Bikergirl