Bulgaria offers pleasures for each one's taste.
Thinking of an active holiday? Bulgaria has it - swimming, skiing,
riding, climbing, hunting, fishing... Thinking of relaxing - amazing
nature, sunny beaches, healing spas, monasteries and churches,
hospitable towns and villages... Ancient culture, endless beaches
and an emerald sea, high mountains with marvellous gorges and caves,
clear lakes and rivers full of fish, wide valleys, healing springs,
ancient culture, hospitable people, tempting cuisine and wines,
diverse flora and fauna...
All accommodation places in Bulgaria have been
categorised according to the 5-star international system.
Privatisation has had a favourable impact and today the country is
proud of hotels and restaurants that meet the modern world standard.
When you are ready for that once in a lifetime
experience of an Bulgarian vacation, consider a private home rental
for your source of lodging. Hotels can be nice, but staying in a
private home rented for the occasion can give you a chance to see
the real Bulgaria. Explore the countryside, walk into the village
and visit with the residents, and see what it feels like to actually
go home, to a cabin or villa at the end of the day, living as the
Bulgarians do. Or, try a beach house if that suits you or an
apartment if you prefer a more urban setting. Getting to know the
local people by living among them for an extended stay of a few
weeks will give you a chance to learn some of the language, or if
you already speak Bulgarian to brush up on your skills. It will also
give you a chance to learn local history in a very unique way, from
the people themselves. You will appreciate all of the similarities
of Bulgarian culture with your own, and learn to appreciate the
differences as well. The Bulgarians are a wonderful, friendly people
with a rich culture and history. Taking the time to live among them,
getting to know them as friends and neighbors, is truly an
experience you will always remember.
Private homes for rent to vacationers in Bulgaria can be found
in various price ranges. If you are looking for luxury, there are
villas available. If something more rustic suits your taste and
budget, then smaller homes and even old farmhouses are available to
appeal to all tastes. Just as an example, one property includes two
bedrooms, queen size beds, kitchen, laundry area, bathroom, central
eat and the satellite television, telephone and VCR that most
tourists are used to having. Imagine though the coziness and comfort
of coming back to the house after a day of sight seeing to sit by
the fire place, drinking a glass of a local wine, having a light
dinner of pasta, and enjoying the peace and quiet of your
surroundings. Staying in a hotel in a major city will certainly show
you the tourist hot spots, but staying in a private home will show
you the real Bulgaria.
There are so many wonderful places to visit in
Bulgaria like: - Nessebar - beautiful small town on Bulgaria's Black
Sea coast a few hours south of Varna. Another one of Bulgaria's many
UNESCO world heritage sites. - Sozopol - together with Nessebar
these are the two sea towns with traditional houses and ancient dig
sites. - Bansko - a beautiful old village in the Pirin mountains
with refurbished homes, stone wall, and cobblestone streets, but
increasingly overtaken by resort hotels. Good place for skiing in
winter and hiking in summer. The birthplace of the Bulgarian revival
movement. If you want a true mountain village experience, there are
a few other villages nearby from which to choose. In the beginning
of august an annual Jazz festival is being held in the town. Skiiers
and Snowboarders could find BanskoSki useful.
No visa is required for entry for citizens of the
US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
However, foreigners have to register at the
police after 72 hours. If you have booked with a travel agency, this
will be taken care of. If not - usually, your hotel will handle the
necessary paperwork (ask). If you do not stay in a hotel, you will
need to go to the police and take the tedious task of registering on
your own. Especially for UK and US citizens, Bulgaria is really
cracking down on this. Failure to register might mean a 2000 Leva
fine (about $1200 US). Also take care that you have an entry stamp
in your passport, otherwise your exit could be quite troublesome.
Bulgaria offers tourist attractions all around
the year. Most popular are summer seaside resorts, along the entire
Black Sea coastline. In winter numerous ski resorts are there to
attract tourists. There are many spa, trekking and historical
destinations that offer incredibly rich variety of experiences.
There are hundreds, maybe thousands of mineral
water springs around the country, so this is something you'd better
taste and drink. Ayrian and boza are two traditional Balkan
non-alcoholic beverages.
About The Author
About ArrangeYourVacation:
Milan Matchev - founder of
Bulgaria Vacation Rentals - has been in the Real Estate and
property management business for 11 years making him an expert in
his knowledge of the vacation rentals market.
ArrangeYourVacation - Holiday Homes and Vacation Rentals Worldwide
is a leader in luxury vacation.
