[size=75:15gbbyke]novinite 13 March 2010

Romanians Expected to Invade Bulgarian Sea Resorts over Easter

Romanians are flocking to the Bulgarian Sea coast for Easter.

The affordable prices, the numerous charter flights, and the introduction of interesting destinations are the “hooks” travel agencies use to attract customers for the Easter break, according to the publication.

Over 10 000 Romanians are going to spend Easter abroad, half of them in Bulgaria. Many will also travel to Greece. In addition to the good deals, the fact that both countries are Christian Orthodox is another attraction.

Bulgaria remains the most attractive as far as the price-ratio factor with prices starting at EUR 77 for three days “all inclusive” in a 3-star hotel and reaching EUR 200 for a 5-star one, the publication points out. Bulgaria put on the table surprises such as offers that are 20% lower and a system of bonuses such as free stay for children.

Another 100 000 Romanians are expected to visit local resorts over Easter where there are also 20% discounts.

[size=75:15gbbyke]The Romanian daily “Capital 13 March 2010

Easter All Inclusive Bulgarian

More than 10,000 Romanian tourists are expected to spend the Easter holidays abroad, according to representatives of tour operators. Whether you choose air transport options, whether opting for personal travel by car, most will not depart too far from home, will choose Bulgaria and Greece. "
They are destinations near Romania, attractive in terms of prices, and more, are Orthodox countries,"
explains Traian Bădulescu, spokesman for the National Association of Travel Agents (NATA). He says the agencies have already sold between 30% and 50% of packages specially designed for the Easter holidays. "
The situation is similar sales last year,"
says Daniela Dumitrica, marketing manager Parallel 45. Prestige Tours and sold 125 packages of the 500 for which Greece hopes to find customers. "
The more applications will be in the next two weeks,"
said Mircea Vladu, president of Prestige Tours, which relies on sales and caused the borough's tourism NATA, which is scheduled to be held later this month.

Easter at 30 degrees Celsius

The most attractive package in terms of quality / price is for Bulgaria. Such an offer for three days under all inclusive, with accommodation at a three star establishment, is that prices start from 77 euros, and if it opts for a five-star hotel, the price reached more than 200 euros. Traian Bădulescu, it is estimated that this year more than 5,000 Romanian will spend their Easter holidays to Bulgaria. "
Bulgarians capture again. This year came with rates reduced by up to 20%, as they have filled hotels. In addition, they came with a bonus system, for example the accommodation is free for children "
, says official Anat. All fall under cheap holidays and resort Meteora in Greece, destination are charged prices that start from 199 euros per person. Travel is by bus, are provided four nights accommodation in a three star hotel and the agency offers a bonus round of Thessaloniki and Easter mass. "
Prices are lower by 10% over 2009, while demand remains at a similar level,"
said Cristina Molflea, marketing director of Christian Tour, stating that he hoped to attract 500 customers. A new element in the current season is the presence in certain destinations which offers agencies normally are sold in summer, addressing middle-income Romanians to children. These are, first, about Dubai, one of the most popular shopping destinations. Prices for the four days minivacanţă, including air transport, accommodation and all inclusive four stars, start from 600 euros. "
Dubai is the only destination exotic, luxury, with direct flight. What year had the luxury of losing (up to 40% - editor's note.) Holidays are now at attractive prices. Before, there were 1,000 deals in the euro "
, indicated Traian Bădulescu. However, tour operators are not expected to sell more tickets 100-200.

In the heart of Bucovina, to 300 euros

As for domestic resorts, travel agencies estimated 100,000 tourists go to Easter. The offers are very attractive, with lower prices by up to 20% from 2009, and employment already exceeds 60%. Bran, for example, one of three days of Easter minivacanţă costs 210 lei, while in Bukovina can reach up to 300 euros, including five nights accommodation, breakfast, walking to coach and demonstrations decorated eggs.

In selected

20% reduction of tariffs is applied, the Easter holidays, travel packages designed for places like Dubai, Tenerife or Egypt.

I hope this is the case for Bulgaria as i know that until last year Easter was always a successful time for the blacksea coast, however last year was so sad as everything stayed closed and dull.....lets hope this is right and a good start will be to a good end in October!!

they come to the north black sea coast most years ...all you see is Romanian plate cars...its cheaper for them to spend it here than their own coastal resorts now....

Yes i may add i am referring to the south of bulgaria.... :)

It appears that it is cheaper for the Romanians to go to Bulgaria these days - Silistra has two 5* hotels and they are always full with Romanian's as they visit the hotels for a few days quite often, just for a relaxing break. Expect they will venture to Varna and Bourgas this year too.

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