J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by snowb4ndit

ultancav wrote:Just been thinking, is there a way of changing the date rather than the place. Much better to go in Mid Feb onwards. The reason Bulgarian resorts get bad feedback is that tour companies keep sending people there way too early.

I recently had to put a holiday forward by three weeks, (it wasn't First Choice but I'm sure to's T&C's are all similar) they charged me £25pp admin fees and the holiday was £5 more expensive that week so they charged me that as well.

sm4sh wrote:lol you guys arnt making me feel any better.. lol. as im a beginner though would i need a lot of snow? if it was like it has been this year would that be ok for a beginner who isnt going to be speeding down massive hills? lol

Sorry, When I was in Bulgaria a couple of years ago at Christmas the snow was superb! So in mid January I'm sure there will be plenty for you and they do have snow making facilities. :D

sm4sh wrote:hmmm yeh. i just had a look in the brochure. the hotel is about £50 more. i guess i dont mind paying £85 more if theres more chance ill enjoy it. i cant really swap the place as iv paid half of the holiday already. dont really wanna lose £300 quid lol

No harm in giving them a call. I don't think you will lose any money...You'll probably have to pay £35 admin charges and the difference in cost for the holidays. Arinsal in Andorra is cheap and rated as good for beginners.

Most ski resorts have suffered at some point in the past, apart from the snow sure and glaciers. But if you look at the snow history over the past 15 years, Bulgaria is far worse than Arinsal. In fact the average snowfall in Bulgaria when they have enough to ski on at that time of year is not very good at all.

Soldue average 90 54
Borovets average 63 35

In the last 15 years (Mid January) Arinsal has had one very poor year compared to Borovets that has had 7.

Yes, I've just read it. First Choice T&C's say that there will be a £35pp admin fee if you change your holiday more than 70 days from departure. Obviously that apply's to Sm4sh as there are still 300 and something days to go. For the price you have paid I am sure you could get a similar deal in Andorra.

sm4sh wrote:the total price was £665 thats for a week in the Flora hotel. with skiing lessons, lift pass and equipment. i paid half of it at the time.... :shock: dunno if that was a gd thing. if i change ill lose the money. could always look into trying change for a later date.
We only decided to go Borovets as the guy in the travel agents said its a good place for beginners. all i care about is will there be snow! :roll:

Who have you booked through?

1.14 today. :D

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kateshaw wrote: :shock:

I've edited my post now Kate it was meant to say this:

Now this would perhaps get me feeling a little queazy...Or just good old fashioned petrified!

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