The Crown Inn, Bansko

The Crown Inn, Bansko is one of many new bars, restaurants, shops and clubs that have started business for this season.

The crown is liked for its Stolichno dark strong beer on draft as well as its resident band two piece band that does a great job in getting the atmosphere about right.

You'll see next door to the main bar there is pool and darts - so no surprising you are going to hear many English accents here!

Praise has been mixed for the food, but the burgers are sound.

But not all is good everywhere and what was good last year we are finding can be terrible this year.

Recent extensive testing by me and others means that the reports are up to date in the new Bansko Blog guide: "11 Little Known Way To Get The Best Out Of Bansko" This is now being sent out to all exiting subscribers as well as new subscribers.

Just another 5 days to win a week's accommodation for just €25. I will be matching this and donating to charity. Just sign up with your name and primary email.

The snow is excellent with clear weather.

Here's to your credit crunch beating winter holiday in Bansko

Win A Bansko Apartment To Rent For €25

A Bansko apartment to rent for €25. For seven nights. Register by subscribing here for your chance to win.

This is not one of those stupid offers. You know, the ones where they are not what they seem. No, this is a really straight forward, and free to enter, draw to rent a two bedroom apartment in Mountain Residence 3 for total of €25 for a maximum of seven nights.

• Mountain Residence 3 is very close to gondola lift so you can
• get up and enjoy deserted pistes like the picture above
• Not into baording or skiing?
• Less than 10 minutes to Bansko old town square.

Just to relax, and take in coffee or early evening stroll round the many new shops.

So if you board or ski or fancy Bansko for a breath of fresh air you'll be sure to have a perfect break.

Just €25. And what's more I will be match this so a useful €50 will be given to The Dancing Bear Park in Belitsa, near Bankso - a great free visitor attraction that relies on contributions to keep its work on a sanctuary for abused "dancing" bears. See video below:





Okay, so what's the catch?

Absolutely none at all. I guarantee this. Just a few simple conditions:

• I have to take a €110 refundable deposit for insurance purposes. But the renter gets that back, assuming no damage, on departure.
• The renter can stay once only - so if 2 or 3 nights are taken, that's it. no more.
• Usual rental contract must be signed which stipulates no smoking, no boards or skis in apartment.
• Four people maximum to the apartment
• There are just two weeks the "prize" cannot be taken one in Feb and one in March and one late April. All other dates will be held free for winner to choose until 27th January.
• Winner must take up offer by 1st December 09.

To Have a chance of winning, Register now on this page or click here

The draw will take place and videoed in Bansko on 23rd January. The winner notified by email that day. Winners can stay from the 27th January!

There's is NO CATCH. You don't buy or have to do anything else to win or after the lucky winner wins.


Why Such A Good Offer?

1/ A New Year resolution was to make a charitable effort in '09.

2/ Promote quality apartments to rent at affordable prices.

3/ I want to attract more people to try Bansko.

4/ I also want to accelerate the visitors to this site even more. This will help us all avoid the Bansko Rip-Offs which lie in wait for the unwary.

Just register here or below:

All PLUS I'll keep you updated on avoiding the new season Bansko Rip-Offs/Bansko Cheats.


Why charge €25?

1/ There was a risk that if it was for free then someone may decide not to turn up.

2/ A little cash for charity could be raised.

3/ I generally ignore things that say FREE - so I guessed readers would too!



So will I receive spam email?

No, absolutely not. This is an email OPT IN system.

All subscribers have to confirm that your email is real before you are registered. You then have total control when to OPT OUT.

I guarantee never to sell or loan you email to other parties. I hate spam.

You will receive occasional Bansko news and Blog updates. Please take a look at the previous entries, and you'll get an idea of the sort of content that will be posted here.

So that's it. Grab the chance to win a €500 per week apartment for €25. No catches. No spam. Just enter you name and email below this article.

So I look forward to announcing the winner and remember:

You Have To Be In It To Win It!

When is the deadline for entering?

Subscribe BEFORE MIDNIGHT 15th January 09 for a chance to win your week at just €25.


I am already a subscriber - will I be automatically entered?

Yes. Every person already registered will be put in the draw.


I have some questions, can I contact you?

Yes, please comment below or, if you would prefer, use contact form on this page.

Bansko Blog Celebrates Record Viewings

Bansko Blog hits its target of over 200 page views in one day.

With 64 visitors yesterday, this web site broke the 60 visitor per day target early. Read on for why this could be good news for you.

In just six weeks the site has not only grown, but has seen people reading, watching and listening to more and more as the content expands.

Visitors from 51 countries are represented here. Bansko Blog readership stretches around the world. The Top 12 countries are:

UK (53.4%), Greece (14.1%), Bulgaria (11.6%), United States (4.3%), Serbia (4.1%) Romania (3.4%), Macedonia (3.0%), Ireland (1.8%), Israel (1.3%), Germany (1.1%), Russian (1.0%), France (0.9%).

Will this reflect a changing mix in the future of visitors to Bansko? It will be interesting to see. But I predict a sharp rise in Serbian and Romanian visitors to Bansko over the coming months.

Over the last thirty days, 1,098 visitors looked at 2,232 pages and stayed for, on average, exactly 3 minutes. Yesterday saw twelve new email subscribers.

So Thank you for visiting today.
Here's to getting the best out of Bansko

The web site's aim is to provide unbiased comment on news and reviews on Bansko. The focus is on recognising the good aspects, but also to uncover the things many don't want you to know.

An extensive read of the articles reveals important information and serves to enhance our Bansko experience. My special thanks go to all those interviewed on the new audios - and to friends who have provided reviews and information. If you wish to help, do please let me know.



My campaign against "Rip Off Bansko" is now well under way. New visitors are arming themselves with the latest news and techniques to prevent being ripped off. This will help keep the Bansko experience a good one for all.

The site redesign is taking time, but will be worth it. Your comments on this are sought. What would you most like to see? Just comment below, or contact me direct if you prefer.

To celebrate these visitor milestones, I have a huge offer:

For just €25 a two bedroom apartment can be yours for a one week rental. One subscriber wins this offer which is open to all who subscribe by 15th January.

I will match this €25 and donate €50 to a Bulgarian charity. I will announce the offer details tomorrow.

ALL past subscribers are automatically entered.

The lucky winner gets a two bedroom apartment at Mountain Residence 3 for four people for a whole 7 nights.

The draw will be in Bansko, on Saturday 23rd January. It will be videoed to show this offer is conducted with integrity.



Ski conditions are great now with loads of fresh snow. Accommodation prize winner can use their prize from the 26th January!

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The Happy End Rocks Bansko

The Happy End Bar in Bansko rocked with the sounds of awake on Friday. Click play above to hear their rendition of "Paint It Black" from the Stones.

The Happy End Bar could be an obvious place to avoid - being situated opposite the gondola. But as reported here before, it may just be the best music night out you'll have in Bansko.

If you like rock in the form of Led Zep, Stones, Hendrix. And grunge, like Nirvana then you won't be disappointed. Awake not only performed the well known standards, but also play their own music - which was rather good. I can see why they received the BG Radio Award (www.pacific-studio.net for all the the band's history) and are busy touring not just Bulgaria but Europe as well.

As for the Happy End - It's best on a Friday and Saturday night to see a live band. There are usually a number of different live acts during the ski season. So do comment if you have seen other bands that impressed.

Expect mediocre food at inflated prices. The Happy End "sache" (mixed grill) is okay and be sure to look at the weight in grammes of the food. Often one dish will serve three people.

Service can be of the non smiling variety - but our waitress was rather good this time. More reports please.

With a DJ who keeps the atmosphere and dancing going during the break, and dancers to add that extra "something" be prepared to enjoy a great night.

Happy Bansko New Year Video

My Bansko New Year Message from the Chalin Valog chair lift. Click play to view.

Thank you for visiting my Bansko Blog web site and I hope you have found something interesting here this year. Now the season is in full swing, there are many more reviews on the way for site visitors.



Unbiased Bansko information is always good. But it is now a necessity here, because the tourist scene has changed so much in just one year.


Caution In The Mehanas

Many traditional mehanas and restaurants are attempting to charge inflated prices. My New Year hope is that we avoid the Black Sea sharks*. They are easy to ignore by following an old simple rule:

If someone is trying to get you in, then you could end up hoping to get out - fast.

Good places, generally, do not need to employ people to persuade you to enter. Often the better places are full of locals, who pay close attention to price, or with visitors who know. The best places get booked up.

The current mehana problem has arisen due to owners finding it an easier money making proposition to rent their traditional mehanas (tavern style restaurants). Typically the operators are the Sunny Beach/Black Sea restaurateurs - rather than owners. Many are not family owned and run any longer. So what was good last year, may well not be in 2009.

The only way to stop this, is for visitors to avoid these type of places. Demand and supply will then make the relevant price and quality adjustments. Its worth noting, that those bars and restaurants who charge less, can still make a good living. Here's a good one - Dedo Pene's Tel: +359(0)888 795970 just by clock tower:



By the way - if you register today, you'll receive by email, latest reviews of the places worth trying. There are hundreds of new businesses in Bansko and now, more than ever, web sites like this, will help us get the very best out of Bansko.




Bansko Changes For 2009

From ski/board hire, lessons, entertainment, accommodation, transfers, shopping... its all changing at a fast pace.

Many of the Bansko changes are very positive.

Today, I think most people would agree that the previous building site feel is much less in evidence. The facilities, accommodation, bars, restaurants and general choice are improved. Even service standards are better as we enter 2009.


Accidents In Bansko

Take care out the mountain. I ski first thing in the morning but, as it get busier on rather thin snow with some rocks now showing, its worth being realistic about our abilities.

And here's why.



I met up with the doctor, in a kind of unplanned way, in the Medical Centre situated in the Bansko Gondola station. Entrance is on the west side of the building.

The doctor and his team have been very busy. Even by lunchtime last Saturday, there were three broken arms, one dislocated shoulder, cracked rib and broken nose (my son) and that's only what he has dealt with.

But all this was before the prime time, four o'clock, accident rush.

The "one more last run of the day", tired, out of practice, on ice, on busy slopes, will deliver to the Medical Centre a load more injuries. In fact some patients of The Medical Centre are not skiers - just slipping on icy pavements is a trap for all.

The Medical Centre is well equipped with X ray, and the doctors and nursing staff deliver excellent care. However, it's not a hospital.

You go to Razlog for this. And you may wish you never have visited this hospital.

A Bansko hospital is a few years away, or so I'm told.

In early 2009, I will examine what exactly the Bankso lift pass insurance covers you for.

Insurance is automatically included in your lift pass price. But make sure you have full winter sports cover, as you will not be covered for extensive search and rescue and medical treatment. Nor for repatriation which was being undertaken for a man who had badly fractured his hip last week. This required transfer to Sofia, nurse flown out and special flight back to the UK. Expensive stuff.


What To Do In Bansko When Its Busy

The slopes are icy right now, especially later on in the day. If you don't already, how about wearing a helmet?



Be early for the lift. Avoid the queues. The picture above showing gondola lift queue, was taken on Monday 29th December at midday.

But how about taking the blue run down to Chalin Valog?




If you are a competent rider / skier then enjoy the deserted black run shown above. No queue for lift. The picture above was taken Monday 29th Dec 2008.

Or the easy blue run served by button lift shown below:



No amount of the excellent snow making in Bansko, makes up for the shortage of early season snow. More is on its way. In the meantime please take care.


Bansko For Non Skiers Or Boarders

Many visitors come to the mountains to relax and enjoy the ambiance of an old mountain town, to party or, lie today, just to spend the New Year with good friends and family.



Bansko delivers this better than ever before. The view of the main Pirin street above and below was taken on Monday.



The ice skating ring, near the Strazhite Hotel and Mountain Residence 3, is popular and is surely another great way to get that feel good feeling before the New Year celebrations.

The recent fine weather has made for some nice views, so I'll sign off 2008 with this mountain view.

Thank you for reading, listening and watching in 2008.

Happy New Year

And Here's To Happy Days In Bansko During 2009.

As always, your comments are really welcome and thank you to those who have sent me emails and comments during 2008.

* "Black Sea Sharks" is a metaphor for the the opportunistic entrepreneurs renting premises and over charging. Generally they hail from Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

Bansko Ski Conditions Video

Today's conditions are summed up in the video above.

In spite of snow cover is thin and still not all lifts are open.

It icy in the afternoon. Skiers are advised to ski early and take care later in the day.

Pistes are getting busy and mixed with ice accidents are more likely.

Bansko Christmas Eve Ski Conditions Video

Bansko ski conditions saw some icy conditions today. Still only four lifts open. See video of the icy top half of the Tomba run and my Christmas Greetings to all readers.



Some queues were around 20 minutes as the picture above shows.

Many visitors come to Bansko for the atmosphere, food and some fresh air. However keen skiers are likely to be disappointed over the next few days. Although light snow is forecast every day for the next four days, it is unclear at this stage whether these will transpire to be the big dump needed to ensure the resort is fully open.


The run down to Bansko is fully open and was pleasant in the sunshine. Impressive snow making coverage has made this possible.

Looks like today's high winds will subside. It will remain very cold.

But I was glad for all the thermal underwear today Inner gloves saved my fingers


A very Happy Christmas to all readers.

Bansko Ski Conditions

Bansko Ski Conditions. Report from today on the piste.

The snow is okay, but is mainly artificial. The picture here was taken just a few hours ago and you can see there is snow..

BUT only 5 lifts are open and there is an expectation of snow tonight.

Not a great start to the season but temperatures are now low. And its getting colder.

There is now a light dusting of snow in Bansko and this should mean tomorrow, Christmas Eve there should be more snow on the runs and, with luck, more lifts open. Wind speeds remain high though.

No queues at gondola today and beautiful sunshine. Tomba was open but some queues for about 10 minutes. Well there were only 4 lifts + baby lift + gondola open.

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Does Bansko Have A Curry Or Indian Restaurant?

A dedicated Indian restaurant to satisfy Bansko curry cravings does not yet exist. No worries. Avalon hotel does have curry nights most weeks. But should you get a "curry-on" at any time - your problem is now solved.

Just follow Lance's Christmas Curry recipe and your Indian food desires will be satisfied. Click on play for the audio version with full cooking and recipe details:




Well give it a go. Its really simple and nothing needs accurate measuring.

After a day out on the snow what could be more enjoyable than a curry? A good curry tastes like heaven after a hard day's boarding or skiing.

Please comment if you can help me on Indian spices and herbs being sourced in Sofia, Blagoevgrad or even Bansko. In the meantime you will need to bring over some of the spices from home.

You may well save some cash too but this recipe is for taste, not economy.

For Lance's Bansko Curry you need:

1 x onion
1 x leek
fresh ginger
2 x garlic
chillies (to taste) more the better of course. chilli powder
Turmeric
coriander seed (best to grind your own with pestle and mortar - but whatever)
garam masala (if possible but not essential)
cumin Seed (fairly essential)
black pepper
tomato puree
vegetable stock
1 x lemon
yogurt
cucumber
chicken / meat / fish / prawns
vegetables: leek, peas, courgettes


Instructions:

Take your finely chopped 1 x onion
1 x chopped leek
fresh root ginger (powder sold in Bansko supermarket)
2 x garlic
chillies (to taste) more the better of course and/or chili powder

then cook this lot very slowly in big wok or pot for 20 mins

add chicken/ beef/lamb/pork or just vegetables

if you have some Kaffir Lime leaves add them. Add lemon grass if you have. Neither essential.

ADD Spices as follows:

Turmeric
Coriander seed (best to grind your own with pestle and mortar - but whatever)
Garam Masala (if possible but not essential)
Cumin Seed (fairly essential)
Black Pepper

Add vegetable stock (500ml enough for 4 people)
a little tomato puree (not essential)
add 2 teaspoons of sugar

if you like a "one pot curry" add favourite vegetables (any.. okra, leeks, courgettes, peas, broccoli)

put lid on pot.

Cook very slowly for an hour for chicken on bone (40 minutes if not on bone). 1 hour plus hours for lamb/beef.

at end of cooking add more vegetables mushrooms (15 minutes) and spinach (5 minutes)

Add coconut milk if you have it. A little Thai Fish Sauce is also good.

Serve with basmati rice and yogurt with cucumber and, if possible, mint.. best to make this whilst the curry is cooking. The yogurt thickens up the thin sauce.

Just before serving add a lot of fresh coriander. Squeeze lemon juice in the pot.

Serve with a few coriander leaves, Mrs Balls chutney, your yogurt mix and accompany with a cool beer....

variations: add (Puy) Lentils for a lush lentil curry.

Make separate vegetable curry. add small new potatoes.

Make a large batch then freeze as its even better the next day or out of the freezer.

What do you think? Please comment with your recipe. If you enjoyed this article, and would like to receive my Bulgarian kebabche recipe which I guarantee tastes better than the local version, then simply register for regular emails. You'll also receive the new guide to the little known ways of getting the best out of Bansko.

Sofia Airport Bansko Transfer Update

Sofia Airport To Bansko transfers are one of the most popular search requests for this Bansko Blog. Click play for the audio version of this article:




George, a Bansko Blog reader from the UK, has now tried Bulgaria Transport for car hire to Bansko - after reading my Bansko transfer article - as wrote: "I'm as happy as larry with the value for money. I got the lowest price I could find - everything was spot on."

I caught up with Alex outside Terminal 1, Sofia Airport. So if you use the service you'll know who to look out for... although its not always Alex! If you are happy with your transfer or car hire, then please let me know in the comments section below.

Warning! Beware of rogue transfer and hire companies.

Don't risk your life! There are some cars you can hire which are unsafe. You need winter tyres, a motorway ticket. Don't risk a car that is dangerous to drive. There are many cowboy operators out there. Too cheap? Then Be careful.
There are six transfer options to Bansko:

1. Bankso Express
2. private transfer
3. taxi
4. hire a car
5. take the bus
6. train (not reviewed - takes far too long)

bonus option: fly to Thessaloniki (Greece) or to Plovdiv (Bulgaria)


1. Bansko Express

www.banskoexpress.com This will be a new service costing from £12 per person each way PLUS £1 booking fee. £25 return. (€28 approx).

From their web site they say:

Easy Jet, Wizz Air and Aer Lingus Flights are covered.

Book well ahead.

This COULD BE YOUR CHEAPEST TRANSFER

"Bansko Express works as a booking agent which gets holiday makers from the same flights and transports them between Sofia Airport and Bansko in one vehicle.

Depending on the number of bookings the vehicles used are cars, shuttle buses, mini-buses and coaches. If you are the only booking for your flight then it would be like a private taxi transfer at a much cheaper price. Whatever type of vehicle used, your journey will be pleasant."

Seems like a great option particularly if you are a small group or alone.

2. Private Transfer:

The most common way for skiers to get to Bansko from Sofia, unless you have booked on a package trip.

Here are my recommended transfer companies. There is competition. So here are seven to choose from.

1/ www.bulgariatransport.com/transfers.html

They currently charge according to number a number of people.

Expect to pay for 1/2 people 138 euros return.
For 3/4 people, 145 euros in total (€74 if just one way, no return)

So that's €36.25 per person return if there is four of you.

Call Alex Lub. He's a great guy and speaks perfect English and is very helpful. Tel:+359.886.222.400 or email Alex on: office@bulgariatransport.com
www.BulgariaTransport.com.

2. www.banskoservices.moonfruit.com - Jordan speaks excellent
English and is helpful too. Recommended.

3. www.autorentbg.com - Radoslav. Drivers vary, but very reliable and
good car hire too.

4. www.sofiaairporttaxis.co.uk - HHB Travel quote €150 return up to four people

5. www.motoroads.com - Very reliable service. Competitive prices

6. www.skidvd.co.uk/bulgariantransfers.htm - Prices on request. Luxury van from Steve. Recommended.

7. www.transferbulgaria.com - No reports but efficient on email quote. But it was €178 for two people return to Bansko.

3. Taxi

www.oktaxi.net - I have used OK taxis several times. And its not a bad option - well, its just okay!

They are the official yellow taxis outside airport. If you're up for some hard bargaining remember its just one way, so start at €50/100 lev. Try and pay €80/160 lev. Let me know how you got on.

If you were last minute and all other options failed. Or you just forgot to book.

All is not lost. OK Taxis (Supertrans) will get you there. Try and pick and English speaking driver.

Very poor boot (trunk) space for your baggage. There is a large gas bottle in the boot.

www.sofiaairporttaxis.com


4. Hire a Car

www.BulgariaTransport.com Alex provides great rates from just 16 euros per day. Good service.

www.autorentbg.com who also provide a very flexible car hire service. Their yellow mini cooper drew admiring glances driving through remote villages.

There is now lots of hire car competition and prices have come down.

Hiring a car is a good option once you have been once to Bansko - or are used to driving abroad. A car will also mean you will save money by driving out of Bansko in the evenings to local restaurants. Often they are over half the price of Pirin street tourist traps.

www.autorent.bg
www.rentacarbg.com
www.bulgariacarrent.com
www.rentacarbulgaria.com

Go to
http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/06/getting-there.html.
for directions from Sofia Airport to Bansko

TOP TIP: Be sure you have a ticket attached to screen for the motorways outside Sofia. Do check you have winter tyres attached and that the windscreen fluid is full.

Carry your driving licence. Be very careful to obey speed limits.

Police (Kat): The time spent stopped by police makes it a waste of time speeding. Be sure you have a road legal vehicle. Don't drink and drive. Winter tyres are essential.

Go to
http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/06/getting-there.html for directions from airport to Bansko.

If you can recommend other transfer companies then please can you comment? I will then add them to the list.


5. Take the Bus

Why not take the bus? Save the environment and save cash. This is cheap, about 14 lev (7 euros approx) each way. It will take longer though.

Go to Central Bus Station, Sofia for timetable (its in English).

Be warned, this will take time as you have to get to Central Bus Station. Best may be to use Ovcha Kupel bus station. But at least its on the right side of town. You will need to check these times.


Sofia Ovcha Kupal Bus Terminal to Bansko - 07:00, 09:20 (not Tues), 10:30, 11:50 (not Sun), 13:05, 13:55, 14:30, 14:40, 15:10, 15:28 (not Tues), 15:55, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30.

Bansko Bus Terminal to Sofia - 05:40, 07:00, 08:40, 13:15, 15:20
(not Tues).

6. Train

Here's the link for the timetable: http://www.bdz.bg/ . Go to central train station. Change of trains is required. It will take you seven hours. Take a good book.

Thessaloniki option

Fly to Thessaloniki, hire a car and drive to Bansko from Greece. Car hire costs more and its a bit further but getting out of Sofia at busy times makes this an option to consider especially if you fancy time exploring Greece.

When I went to Thessaloniki I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Great bars and restaurants and really different from Bulgaria. Be prepared for drinks prices that are equal to, if not more, than London, Paris, Dublin etc.

Quality is high, however, and the weather is almost always warmer than Bulgaria.

Plovdiv Transfer Option

Sorry no knowledge of this. So no comments. But if you have experience of a private/taxi transfer from Plovdiv then please comment, thank you.

Do you have any more options? Please comment.

Links to useful Bankso resources, apartments, hotels can be found here:

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/08/mountain-residence-3
-special-offer.html

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/10/rent-this-predela-ap
artment-to-be-proud.html

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/09/villa-daisy.html

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/12/pirila-hotel-for-local-bulgarian.html

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/search/label/three%20bedroom
%20apartment

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-dont-have-to-be-
rich-to-stay-in.html

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/search/label/transfers

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How To Profit From The Pound vs Euro Collapse

You just can't escape it these days, everywhere you turn the talking heads on the TV, radio, newspaper and internet are all jostling for your attention in order to sell you the latest financial doomsday scenario.
And if you aren't careful, you'll get swept away by the media's hysterics.

Such events open up opportunities for us to get what we want for less. Read on for why:

The collapse in value of stirling agains the euro.

For people earning in stirling then this collapse could be bad news and will add over 20% to the cost of a holiday. However, your room costs don't go up one penny when you book accommodation direct with the owner.

An owner who advertises in GB Pounds. Like we have on this site.

If you are outside the UK, then you have just bagged a huge 20% saving over booking in euros (or Levs) by booking direct with a UK owner who advertises in GB Pounds and who has NOT increased their prices.

So my advice is to make your skiing accommodation costs cheaper than last season.

Check out accommodation links here:
http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/search/label/mountain%20residence%203
http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/search/label/Villa%20Daisy
http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/11/is-it-jacuzzi-joy-in-grand-montana.html
http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/2008/09/villa-daisy.html

alternatively just send me an email to lancenelson1 at (@sign) gmail.com

remember best options for transfer are here:

http://banskoaccommodation.blogspot.com/search/label/transfers