Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Tips: i purchased a few of those smallest mini cam things that are about size of your thumb (well mine at least) for 20GBP a bargain, and fitted to helmits they film some great coverage of the slopes.

Ski gear in Primark is a bargain, also TK max and Asda.

Chepelare Orion factory making ski's are not badly priced, much cheaper than in the resort, mention you know me or Naz and you get a fair discount.

Download Skype if taking laptop, this is a cheap or free way of calling home.

Terraca restaurant on midstation on slopes Studenetz), best place to eat and drink on the slopes, best views, good service, not expensive, spotless kitchen, great food menu, food hot and tasty, this restaurant is new this season. I have visited all eating places on the slopes last week and this one i award the best place to eat on the slopes.

Food at Gloria Mar has been good, try it out.
i have discounts for Gloria Mar and other restaurants.

How to dine your other half in style for valentines evening whilst in Pamps, 5 course dinner, bottle of champagne for two persons, red rose for the lady, apperitiffe, water whilst listening to music and watching proffessional tango dancers and maybe dancing the light fantastic yourself 40 euro per head, click on my name and email for further info.

There is a private cinima with latest movies, plush and comfy, very romantic, if the romance is in the air and you fancy a movie to two contact me for more info.

Don't forget to pack ur lip balm and sunscreen.

Bowing is available in the resort.

Graduation night is a blast, you have to try it once.

Best currency exchange in Pamps 2.25 BGN-GBP banks in Smolyan offer 2.31

If self catering: shop in smolyan Billa or Lidle, try both, they are not far apart, Alaska supermarket in Pamps very expensive, or stop of at Metro on route to pamps from airport, its whole sale, they will give you a day pass.

Danma prob cheapest beer in the resort, small but friendly and warm.

Remember in Bulgaria, the headmove for yes and no is the oposite to that in the UK

Don't tip if you are not happy with the service or food, you will encourage these standards.

Don't run a tab, pay for every round at the time, check your bill, local spirits are a 3rd the price as imported ones and are suprisingly good.

I think Bulgarian young wines are the best in the world, try some, its cheap and very good, buy a few bottles to try from a super market, have a wine tasting evening with your friends.

Only exchange currency in reputable places.

Don't leave buying lift passes or ski packs until you are in the resort, buy in advance and save money.

Don't forget your passport.

Don't forget to be happy, your on holiday, celebrate, take lots of pictures, retain lots of happy memories, have fun on the slopes, wear a helmit, wear goggles, smear, goggles or sunglasses with fairy liquid and wipe off access with tissue, this will stop snow from sticking and glasses steaming up.

Print map of slopes and take with you.

Wizzair, Luton - Sofia has largest baggage allowance 32kg
Ryan air fly Tuesdays and Saturdays into Plovdiv, transfer time 1 hour 30 mins. Book flights in early for best prices.

Don't miss out on the best ski season in over 20 years, what are you waiting for? you only live once!

Now go and have fun x