Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Not true williamsfamily - almost all the major hotels have cash dispensers in the reception area. These give a pretty good exchange rate - as do most hotel receptions. Best rates are normally in the resorts rather than the UK high streets. Travellers cheques get a poor exchange rate in resort so dont bother with them. NEVER EVER change money with strangers no matter what rate they offer as you will be given worthless old currency in exchange. If taking Sterling make sure all notes are clean, no writing on and no rips or they will not accept them.

http://www.pamporovolive.bg/index.php?id=247

I seriously recommend this address. It is part of the tourist office and features a 13.55 video showing Pamporovo. In addition there is FULL information on the area and even a note re cheap phone calls home. Current condition in resort etc. I have only looked at a couple of the places on the menu and intend to go back again after this comment - Williams Family please take note. See:-

http://www.pamporovolive.bg/index.php?id=247

Huskies are for sure on the mid station, you should pay about 20BGN for 10 mins.

Exchange rate at the banks in Smolyan 2.31 in the resort max 2.25 but it is better than exchanging in the UK or so i am told. Tips: i purchased a few os those smallest mini cam things that are about size of your thumb (well mine at least) for 20GBP a bargain an fitted to helmits 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, cheap or free way of calling home. Terrasa on midstation on slopes, 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, 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.

My swan song - e.g. last entry. Back from Pamporovo Sunday 14th. Stayed at the Murgavets Hotel. Fine hotel and staff very helpful. Watch the stair carpet between levels1 and ground. Torn and hanging off. Apart from that comfortable room 401 and kept exceptionally clean. Supposed to be a single but it had a 6 foot double bed. Food whilst quite varied was cool, I think a common complaint from guests in other hotels. Breakfast a whole mixture of cereals, hottish cook ups. Weiner sausage is popular but not for me. I would stay again. Bus picks up from out side 08.30 to 10. and returns from Piste from 15.00 hours on. Ski school excellent I had a chap called Denko. Improvers. Hundreds of beginners who start at the base by ski school 2. We had excellent snow and the slopes are not too challenging. Just too busy with the open legged brigade, snow ploughing all over the place. So one had to pick and choose a suitable gap where to pass. Skier in front has priority, yes you get the idiots and I was taken out from the rear by one - no damage fortunately. Treated myself to a Husky ride, well worth the 20L it cost me. Short and sweet, dogs are friendly. Food on the piste was better at least it was warm and a reasonable price. Our instructor would bring local spirits for us at lunch time - awful stuff burn ones throat. Sparkling wine and fluted glasses for our last day. Best day weather wise, we had this outside when he announced we all had our diplomas. CHEERS. In all a good ski holiday. Would I go back ? If it was closer to the airport (Sofia) as there is a 4 hour transfer. So travelling from Exeter to resort took hours, I could have flown to the USA.
Crystal Staff were excellent and helpful, there was always a Green Jacket somewhere to ski guide and give advise.
Hope you people yet to travel have a good week. Brian