this might sound really strange but i am a travel agent and i am due to travel to bulgaria, sunny beach on the 15th august with my parents, brother and 17month old daughter. i hear conflicting views on sunny beach and its alot of years since i was last there. Some reviews saying its horrible, full of prostitutes, not enjoyable etc. Others giving mi reviews on prices, restaurants. To be honest its putting me off and after a difficult year we really need a break away. I should be looking forward to it...... can any one please put my mind at rest so i can start looking forward to my holidays and give me some general advice and things.
thank you so much, allison, county durham
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Hi Allison
We have just returned from 3 weeks holiday and had a fantastic time. Already looking for flights for September.
This year we stayed in Sv Vlas, a short bus ride from Sunny Beach. 1 lev on the bus. It is much quieter and relaxed than in Sunny Beach. Sunny beach has changed a great deal over the many years we%26#39;ve been visiting but I have never had any trouble with gipsies or prostitutes and have always felt safe there.
Where are you staying? Any thing you need to know, just ask.
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Hi Alison, You only have to read the reviews of those returning to see 99% of them had a lovely time.
I keep hearing about prostitutes etc but in the years I%26#39;ve been going have never been bothered ( must be too ugly ) and I hardly think with a little girl with you you%26#39;d be out in the early hours when these girls would be active in the clubs etc.
As with a lot of European countries you will find beggars, fruit sellers. All you do is say no and walk on, don%26#39;t take anything off them or enter into dialogue.
Sunny Beach is not everyone%26#39;s cup of tea as it%26#39;s a purpose built beach resort with virtually no culture but there again thats why I love the place. It has a nice beach,is easy and cheap to go out into the countryside away from the hustle and bustle.
2 good waterparks and a lovely night out at Khan%26#39;s Tent and only a 1 lev bus ride to Nessebar which is a World Heritage site and a nice place to visit for the day.
The price of food and drink is still the cheapest in Europe and I stick to the one%26#39;s where I%26#39;ve had decent meals and service.
Most people say that they%26#39;ve enjoyed meals at Djanny%26#39;s, Far A, Condor, Iris, Malina%26#39;s, Mamacita%26#39;s etc so eating out shouldn%26#39;t be an issue. Mind you hotel food is only so, so which is why we eat out most of the time.
Where are you staying and we can be more helpful?
Toonman
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Hi Ally,
I have 2 small girls aged 7 and 5. Sunny Beach is great for small children, there are fair rides along the front at night, restaurants that look like castles and pirate ships and the beaches are great !!! It is that good i bought property there !
I have never encountered problems with prostitutes whilst away with the family, i have seen them around but they stay their distance from families.
I have also been there on a %26quot;lads%26quot; holiday, i have been approached on a number of occasions by these ladies of the night, but once rejected they have disappared.
My advice is go and enjoy your well earned holiday, clear your mind of the things written and make up your own mind. I am sure you will have a great time !!
Try a restaurant called seashells, they do traditional Bulgarian food that is to die for !! and they love kids.
Enjoy !!!
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thank you every one for your kind words... it has made me feel a bit better....... sure we will have a good time and will definately look at going to khans tent.
thank you everyone
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Hi Ally
I have been going to SB for many years and take my grandson with us, he will be 6 this year, like the above reviews there is a lot going on for all the family, i have never had any bother on holiday, the bulgarian people a lovely and very friendly, they will go out of their way to help you. Just take on board the advice given and you and your family will have a wonderfull holiday. Be sure to visit Khans tents for a fantastic family night out.
janice
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Hi Ally,
I may have only been to Sunny Beach twice but if it had not have been through the recomendation of a Travel Agent who had just returned from an %26quot;Educational%26quot; there, back in 1992, I may not have discovered what a great place it is for a holiday......Ok, after returning again last year I could not believe just how much a place could change (it was like going back to a small village you once knew only to find it had turned into a city!!!)..... However you will still find the same warm and friendly locals and if you travel outside of Sunny Beach you will discover a most amazing country full of history.....I hope that when you return, that you too will be able to reccomend Bulgaria and Sunny Beach as a top destination for families.
kind regards
Meg x x x
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