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Considering Cancelling!!
Author:Benn
posts : 200 (Intermediate)Date : 01-11-11 15:12Considering Cancelling!!
Sorry to be negative and all, however,
I have been checking the weather reports like a lunatic for the past month and as far as I can tell it does not look like I will have any chance of snowboarding at all now should I stick with Borovets!
The webcam views are showing that the pistes are becoming more and more patchy everytime I look at them!
I know it's a week off work, but for me a total waste of my money if I cannot snowboard!
I am aware it is the same for everyone but feel now that ...
I have been checking the weather reports like a lunatic for the past month and as far as I can tell it does not look like I will have any chance of snowboarding at all now should I stick with Borovets!
The webcam views are showing that the pistes are becoming more and more patchy everytime I look at them!
I know it's a week off work, but for me a total waste of my money if I cannot snowboard!
I am aware it is the same for everyone but feel now that ...
Sorry to be negative and all, however,
I have been checking the weather reports like a lunatic for the past month and as far as I can tell it does not look like I will have any chance of snowboarding at all now should I stick with Borovets!
The webcam views are showing that the pistes are becoming more and more patchy everytime I look at them!
I know it's a week off work, but for me a total waste of my money if I cannot snowboard!
I am aware it is the same for everyone but feel now that I should just cut my losses and quickly book another resort! Any alternative suggestions would be helpful.
I am due to fly out on the 22nd.
My mate has just come back from Italy and had a scream.
Think I will try my booking company this afternoon, what a polava!!
Met-Check just indicates a uncharacteristic warm spell for Bulgaria.
Benn
I have been checking the weather reports like a lunatic for the past month and as far as I can tell it does not look like I will have any chance of snowboarding at all now should I stick with Borovets!
The webcam views are showing that the pistes are becoming more and more patchy everytime I look at them!
I know it's a week off work, but for me a total waste of my money if I cannot snowboard!
I am aware it is the same for everyone but feel now that I should just cut my losses and quickly book another resort! Any alternative suggestions would be helpful.
I am due to fly out on the 22nd.
My mate has just come back from Italy and had a scream.
Think I will try my booking company this afternoon, what a polava!!
Met-Check just indicates a uncharacteristic warm spell for Bulgaria.
Benn
re: Considering Cancelling!!
Same here was due to travel out to Bansko on the 15th. I have booked late to Italy decent snow. Some you win some you loose.
re: Considering Cancelling!!
Hey Benn,
Just done some research on weather, this may lift your spirits a little.
http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=ski;page=10;type=winter;country=Bulgaria;resort=Borovets;sess=#forecast
Torrential Snow on the 24th!
Im worried about this Sunday :/ I keep frantically checking too....just keep positive and pray to the snow ...
Just done some research on weather, this may lift your spirits a little.
http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=ski;page=10;type=winter;country=Bulgaria;resort=Borovets;sess=#forecast
Torrential Snow on the 24th!
Im worried about this Sunday :/ I keep frantically checking too....just keep positive and pray to the snow ...
Hey Benn,
Just done some research on weather, this may lift your spirits a little.
http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=ski;page=10;type=winter;country=Bulgaria;resort=Borovets;sess=#forecast
Torrential Snow on the 24th!
Im worried about this Sunday :/ I keep frantically checking too....just keep positive and pray to the snow gods!
Rob
Just done some research on weather, this may lift your spirits a little.
http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=ski;page=10;type=winter;country=Bulgaria;resort=Borovets;sess=#forecast
Torrential Snow on the 24th!
Im worried about this Sunday :/ I keep frantically checking too....just keep positive and pray to the snow gods!
Rob
re: Considering Cancelling!!
I reckon if i had a transferable holiday and was going out now i'd be looking to change it as well.re: Considering Cancelling!!
Cheers Rob,
Raised my spirits a little mate but the weather reports have been promising this for some time now mate (I know because I have been scanning these things for around 3 months) It just never comes true!
I know I seem like I am moaning but, this snowboarding thing is not something I can afford to do on a regular basis and its not something my missus will want to do again should it not happen. Not to mention the amount of money I have spent on kit for the three of us, which I ...
Raised my spirits a little mate but the weather reports have been promising this for some time now mate (I know because I have been scanning these things for around 3 months) It just never comes true!
I know I seem like I am moaning but, this snowboarding thing is not something I can afford to do on a regular basis and its not something my missus will want to do again should it not happen. Not to mention the amount of money I have spent on kit for the three of us, which I ...
Cheers Rob,
Raised my spirits a little mate but the weather reports have been promising this for some time now mate (I know because I have been scanning these things for around 3 months) It just never comes true!
I know I seem like I am moaning but, this snowboarding thing is not something I can afford to do on a regular basis and its not something my missus will want to do again should it not happen. Not to mention the amount of money I have spent on kit for the three of us, which I hasten to add will probably never be used!
Loads of people recommended Bulgaria, however, I was looking at France or Italy! I only now wish I had gone with my instincts.
All in all this looks like its going to be a £3000 walking holiday. Not happy, and quite frankly I feel cheated!
Benn
Raised my spirits a little mate but the weather reports have been promising this for some time now mate (I know because I have been scanning these things for around 3 months) It just never comes true!
I know I seem like I am moaning but, this snowboarding thing is not something I can afford to do on a regular basis and its not something my missus will want to do again should it not happen. Not to mention the amount of money I have spent on kit for the three of us, which I hasten to add will probably never be used!
Loads of people recommended Bulgaria, however, I was looking at France or Italy! I only now wish I had gone with my instincts.
All in all this looks like its going to be a £3000 walking holiday. Not happy, and quite frankly I feel cheated!
Benn
re: Considering Cancelling!!
On the phone now!!!Any suggestions on another resort guys???
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if you can transfer your holiday for free and get a resort with good snow then why not!if its gonna cost you loads more to transfer and then the spending money on top maybe wait and see...
im in the same boat i fly on the 25th hoping for a decent dump but i would be gutted if i changed and the snow did come!!!
re: Considering Cancelling!!
Thanks Ryan,I am waiting for a ring back now mate, if they can I will because it doe not look good on the snow front and the temps seem to be going up and up! However, dont take my word for it, I am just not happy mate and feel its better to be safe than sorry!
Benn
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Nope! They wont transfer. GUTTED!!!
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If you can change your holiday through your travel agent for little or no fee, personally I would do it.
If you want to cancel, you will have to make sure your insurance will cover it & need a good relevant reason i.e. medical certificate from your doctor (probably for depression!!)
My wife, daughter & I were in Borovets last week & tbh we were extremely lucky (relatively speaking). It snowed on the Sunday night & all day Monday. It only amounted to about 6cm, but it was enough to change ...
If you want to cancel, you will have to make sure your insurance will cover it & need a good relevant reason i.e. medical certificate from your doctor (probably for depression!!)
My wife, daughter & I were in Borovets last week & tbh we were extremely lucky (relatively speaking). It snowed on the Sunday night & all day Monday. It only amounted to about 6cm, but it was enough to change ...
If you can change your holiday through your travel agent for little or no fee, personally I would do it.
If you want to cancel, you will have to make sure your insurance will cover it & need a good relevant reason i.e. medical certificate from your doctor (probably for depression!!)
My wife, daughter & I were in Borovets last week & tbh we were extremely lucky (relatively speaking). It snowed on the Sunday night & all day Monday. It only amounted to about 6cm, but it was enough to change the weeks skiing conditions from very poor to just poor.
This was my 5th & last time in Bulgaria. The love affair has definitely ended I am afraid. Due to work & other conditions I am pretty much restricted to January to go skiing. In years gone by this was not an issue & the first holidays were great, but it most certainly is an issue now in Bulgaria!
The last 2 years have been a case of anxiety & disappointment. Even though Bulgaria is a "cheap" skiing holiday, £1500 for a week feeling stressed & quite frankly wishing for the end of the week to go home is no bargain!
Half the fun of a holiday is looking forward to it. Not stressing every day in the run up about how bad the snow is.
I am not putting the boot into Borovets / Bulgaria here, I will always like the people & have some good memories.
You should never say never, but I want a
good chance of decent snow on my next skiing holiday, so I am afraid I will not be conscidering Bulgaria.
If you want to cancel, you will have to make sure your insurance will cover it & need a good relevant reason i.e. medical certificate from your doctor (probably for depression!!)
My wife, daughter & I were in Borovets last week & tbh we were extremely lucky (relatively speaking). It snowed on the Sunday night & all day Monday. It only amounted to about 6cm, but it was enough to change the weeks skiing conditions from very poor to just poor.
This was my 5th & last time in Bulgaria. The love affair has definitely ended I am afraid. Due to work & other conditions I am pretty much restricted to January to go skiing. In years gone by this was not an issue & the first holidays were great, but it most certainly is an issue now in Bulgaria!
The last 2 years have been a case of anxiety & disappointment. Even though Bulgaria is a "cheap" skiing holiday, £1500 for a week feeling stressed & quite frankly wishing for the end of the week to go home is no bargain!
Half the fun of a holiday is looking forward to it. Not stressing every day in the run up about how bad the snow is.
I am not putting the boot into Borovets / Bulgaria here, I will always like the people & have some good memories.
You should never say never, but I want a
good chance of decent snow on my next skiing holiday, so I am afraid I will not be conscidering Bulgaria.
