Bulgaria Ski discussion board

I have been to Bulgaris three times. 2008. 2007 and 2006 and will never return to the country again. I ski at least three times a year in different countries and would rather put a hot pin in my eye than return. I work in law and order and every eastern eurorean i come across is an act of theft. They want to make a fast buck out of the British holiday maker. Any opportuntity, they will attempt to rip you off. The food and drinks in some of the establisments are not far from th top prices of French resorts. The food in the hotels are generally very poor, the locals are NOT welcom to the British holiday maker. Go to Austria beter snow, better locals and you are made more welcome. I do not wish to offend any pro Bulgarian but the resorts ars nothing more than third world. It sucks....

That's such a shame. I think that I have found thieves and con-artists in every country I have visited (including UK, and most certainly in Austrian ski resorts) - sadly it is a nasty symptom of human greed. However, I have found Bulgarians to be some of the nicest, friendliest people I have met. Maybe it helps that I have taken the time to learn a few phrases in their language - it makes a big difference as is shows some respect for their country and culture. I think that tourists everywhere need to be on their guard as most tourist resorts are rife with rip-offs. To those of you who have booked your holidays - please don't be put off. I'm heading back there next week with my family and can't wait.