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The Black Sea Echo: A Black Sea Bolt Hole - Sophia Echo 27/06/2008
While many dream of escaping to the sun after a stressful day at work, few get the opportunity.  Despite the recent fall in UK house prices, the previously buoyant property market has enabled many Britons to cash in on the thriving market and purchase a second home abroad. Bulgaria’s emergence as a property hotspot, together with its EU membership, has attracted many UK buyers looking for their own sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Mark Sterring from Chester, England, bought a three-bedroom property in 2006 for 75 000 British pounds.  The property is Mark’s sanctuary away from everyday life, but it’s not his first foray into holiday home ownership, “We had a similar property in Spain, but the country became too built-up, and the crime got unbearable.  It... more

British Tourists Pointed Towards Bulgaria 30/05/2008
British holidaymakers have been advised to consider travelling to Bulgaria by a national newspaper. According to the Times, the eastern European country offers a number of attractions which would appeal to the whole family. In addition, Bulgaria was said to be much more affordable than places such as Italy, Portugal, France and Spain. This is because the pound has slumped to a record low against the single European currency - falling by nearly a fifth in the last year. As a result, travelling to a country inside the eurozone may not offer the value for money Britons have enjoyed in the past. The Times commented: "It's been a bad year for the pound. "Last summer, a €20 meal would have set you back Ј14. Now it would be Ј16.50." By contrast, Bulgaria was said to offer... more