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Is Pamporovo safe?

Janet Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 02:22

Is Pamporovo safe?

My husband and i are wondering whether we should cancel our holiday at Pamporovo we have not been before so we dont really know what to expect.. We have 2 young children and the thought of 52 gangsters carrying knives and knuckle dusters well its not good is it.
Banknote Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 02:35

re: Is Pamporovo safe?

Janet you've got nothing to worry about. It seems the bulgarian press are becoming as sensationalist as the british. I've no doubt something happened, but I've yet to see a posting on here from somebody that witnessed it.
I'm going back for the fifth time this weekend with my family and friends. I've been twice as a single man, and twice so far with my fiance and step daughter.
If I thought for one second something would happen, I'd cancel. It seems some people like to be, how shall I put ...
Janet you've got nothing to worry about. It seems the bulgarian press are becoming as sensationalist as the british. I've no doubt something happened, but I've yet to see a posting on here from somebody that witnessed it.
I'm going back for the fifth time this weekend with my family and friends. I've been twice as a single man, and twice so far with my fiance and step daughter.
If I thought for one second something would happen, I'd cancel. It seems some people like to be, how shall I put this....."alarmist".
Go and enjoy yourselves, it's hard not to.......
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Kel Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 03:00

re: Is Pamporovo safe?

Janet , if you like you can rent a steel box from me £500 for the week , bargain !!!!
you and your family can get inside and you will be safe all week , i have foam which i can throw in free of charge .
your family will spend a great week in total safety.
sorry for being sarky but you are perfectly safe in foreign countrys as long as you use a little bit of common sense. it really is that easy .
Kel
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 05:54

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If I may add Janet,you are there sorce of income. Do you honestly belive that gangsters will attack the hand that feeds them? I would take these stories with a pinch of salt. I have been 4 times and never had any bother, yes I have seen the dodgy characters but that is all. relax you will have a great time.
Bob Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 10:03

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I have contacted my travel agent who has checked on the situation and suggests that I move to an alternative resort.
Bill Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 10:21

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This is all getting a bit out of hand isn't it?

Bill
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 11:01

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Bob your travel agent is a total prat. Would you consider not going to Italy?That country has the real Mafia look at the problems they have had in Naples recently. Yet people happily toodle of on holiday there!!! But we get one blown up story wich was dealt with quickly and without inccident and suddenly everyone thinks they are goin to crime city! Get real people. Confused
Bob Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 12:07

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I will forward on your coments to Thomas Cook.
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 12:23

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More than welcome Bob. perhaps they should issue a travel warning as well?? Come on this has blown up out of all proportion.
dj_digital Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-05 18:38

re: Is Pamporovo safe?

oh please. you man or mouse?