Looks like we are going to have our annual discussion Pete. I have just priced a holiday in Bansko travelling independently and it works out at £136.00 cheaper, for 2 people, than booking with Balkan Holidays- even paying for equipment hire and passes in the resort. Sure its annoying paying the higher prices over there, but this is only one part of the cost of the holiday, and is more than offset by the savings in flights and hotel costs. We travelled independently last year- flying from ...
Looks like we are going to have our annual discussion Pete. I have just priced a holiday in Bansko travelling independently and it works out at £136.00 cheaper, for 2 people, than booking with Balkan Holidays- even paying for equipment hire and passes in the resort. Sure its annoying paying the higher prices over there, but this is only one part of the cost of the holiday, and is more than offset by the savings in flights and hotel costs. We travelled independently last year- flying from Manchester- and the savings were greater. Whilst I agree that it is easier to et the travel agents do everything, the amount you can save can cover the bulk of you spndingg money for a week.