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Bulgaria v Italy

skibhoy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-23-09 22:17

Bulgaria v Italy

Having been to Bansko for the last four years we have decided to give Italy a try,we have really enjoyed Bulgaria but time for a change.
As for value for money compare
Bansko £1540 for two B&B at 5* Grand Arena ,lift pass and ski carrage.
Bardonecchia Italy £1340 S.C. 4* Campo Smith ,lift pass
and ski carrage.
My opinion,you get what you pay for.
I hope to return to Bansko in the future maybe with an expande ski area? or as a second ski holiday.
Will probably keep an eye on this site ...
Having been to Bansko for the last four years we have decided to give Italy a try,we have really enjoyed Bulgaria but time for a change.
As for value for money compare
Bansko £1540 for two B&B at 5* Grand Arena ,lift pass and ski carrage.
Bardonecchia Italy £1340 S.C. 4* Campo Smith ,lift pass
and ski carrage.
My opinion,you get what you pay for.
I hope to return to Bansko in the future maybe with an expande ski area? or as a second ski holiday.
Will probably keep an eye on this site that I have enjoyed for the last 5 years.
All the best,
Skibhoy

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dylan Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-23-09 22:35

re: Bulgaria v Italy

£1540 for 2 in bansko?? and just B&B?? is that for 7 nights?? do you pay that every year??
why havent you tried anywhere sooner??
skibhoy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-23-09 22:52

re: Bulgaria v Italy

Yes B&B in the Kempinski Grand Arena flying from Edinburgh.Belive me for a hotel of that standard that represents value for money.
Spice Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-23-09 22:55

re: Bulgaria v Italy

Hi

That sounds a lot of money just back from boro 2 adults and 2 kids rila which is 4star half board lift passes lessons for two kids and ski/ boot hire was £1750

We are looking at Italy for next year I I think we can get to livingo for about the same lift passes and drink will be more but what is. A couple of hundred pounds in whole picture
?

I have skiied I'm Italy, France, swits and austria and I would say Italy is very nice, as they all are

Bulgaria is very different but ...
Hi

That sounds a lot of money just back from boro 2 adults and 2 kids rila which is 4star half board lift passes lessons for two kids and ski/ boot hire was £1750

We are looking at Italy for next year I I think we can get to livingo for about the same lift passes and drink will be more but what is. A couple of hundred pounds in whole picture
?

I have skiied I'm Italy, France, swits and austria and I would say Italy is very nice, as they all are

Bulgaria is very different but also enjoyable

Must say after reading the horror storys was not sure what to exspect but well worth it the people are ace

Don't think you will regret Italy it is lovely and if you get the right resort its great

Cheers

Marcus

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Spice Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-23-09 22:55

re: Bulgaria v Italy

Hi

That sounds a lot of money just back from boro 2 adults and 2 kids rila which is 4star half board lift passes lessons for two kids and ski/ boot hire was £1750

We are looking at Italy for next year I I think we can get to livingo for about the same lift passes and drink will be more but what is. A couple of hundred pounds in whole picture
?

I have skiied I'm Italy, France, swits and austria and I would say Italy is very nice, as they all are

Bulgaria is very different but ...
Hi

That sounds a lot of money just back from boro 2 adults and 2 kids rila which is 4star half board lift passes lessons for two kids and ski/ boot hire was £1750

We are looking at Italy for next year I I think we can get to livingo for about the same lift passes and drink will be more but what is. A couple of hundred pounds in whole picture
?

I have skiied I'm Italy, France, swits and austria and I would say Italy is very nice, as they all are

Bulgaria is very different but also enjoyable

Must say after reading the horror storys was not sure what to exspect but well worth it the people are ace

Don't think you will regret Italy it is lovely and if you get the right resort its great

Cheers

Marcus

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Snik Author:Niki posts : 213   (Intermediate)Date : 02-23-09 22:58

re: Bulgaria v Italy

If anyone is looking for a cheaper option for the Grand Arena Kempinski, try Balkan holidays, they don't advertise it but its very cheap to upgrade to HB and a cheap holiday all in. We did Italy this Jan, great place and cheaper, better food on the mountain, expensive liftpass and rubbish hotel compared the Kempinski. You do get what you pay for Cool
damo Author:damo posts : 651   (Expert)Date : 02-23-09 22:58

re: Bulgaria v Italy

grand arena is a cut above.
skibhoy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-23-09 23:04

re: Bulgaria v Italy

Hi marcus ,have stayed in the Samokov in Boro
for much less money,as I said it seems to be you get what you pay for, the Rila looked nice but the Grand Arena is truley 5* and even at that price I would recommend it if you fancy a bit of luxuary.
As for Italy if it does what it says on the tin we will be well pleased.

Cheers

Pat
skibhoy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-23-09 23:10

re: Bulgaria v Italy

Hi Snik we were with Balkan Holidays and if I remeber right it was £17 per head per night to upgrade to HB so much better to wonder out and try a few mehanas and see a bit of the old town.
Snik Author:Niki posts : 213   (Intermediate)Date : 02-23-09 23:33

re: Bulgaria v Italy

Skibhoy, we paid £8 per head in 2007 and it went up to £12 which seemed cheap to us as we did a few Mehanas the previous year we just wanted a relaxing holiday enjoying the hotel without looking for food every night.