BULGARIA is going to be one of the booming summer sun destinations of 2010.

Outside, the Euro zone, Bulgaria has always been great value for money and now the VFM (value for money) effect is even more marked.

And what better way to enjoy that annual beach holiday in the sun than to book with Northern Ireland's own Bulgarian specialist company, Balkantours of Ann Street, Belfast.

This summer the company is celebrating 35 years of planning and organising great value for money holidays, both summer and winter, for local holidaymakers, and is without question THE Bulgarian experts!

Operating flights from both Belfast and Dublin, your local Bulgaria specialist operator has put together a package of great value holidays to suit all age groups.

Bulgaria offers a choice of resorts with some of the finest blue flag beaches in Europe.

Flying time from Ireland is less than four hours with transfers to the three resorts of Sunny Beach, Golden Sands and Albena.

Most hotels have been refurbished and are now in private hands with enhanced service.

A number of new swimming pools have been constructed and the resorts are thoroughly modernised.

In Bulgaria your spending money goes a lot further than almost every other European destination.

The cost of living is among the lowest in Europe - you'll notice the savings especially in drinks and eating out - and many bars, restaurants, casinos and nightclubs are open until the early hours.

You will have no financial worries concerning your holiday payment bookings with Balkantours.

All holidays in the Balkantours brochure are fully Bonded and your money is secured by Bonds with the Civil Aviation Authority in London.

Many regular customers are booking up to 12 months ahead to make sure they get their required holiday accommodation - so the message is the sooner you book the more likely you are to get the dates and the specific hotel you want.

PRIZE: Win a Week's Holiday for Two in Bulgaria

To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is answer the following question -

What is the flight time to Bulgaria from Ireland?

Terms and Conditions:

● The prize is a one week's holiday for two people on a B&B basis in Bulgaria courtesy of Balkantours. Departure are on May 15 to Jun 20 - 21 Aug 21 to the end of Sept and accommodation is in the following hotels: Pliska,Trakia Garden,Perla, Sever Yug/Polyusi complex, Grenada ● Prize taken subject to availability ● The winner should be over 18 years of age or over and all travelling must hold a valid passport ● Prize is not transferable, and there is no cash alternative to the prize ● Balkantours booking conditions will apply ● Holiday Insurance is not included ● The winner will be the first correct entry drawn after the closing date of Friday, March 26, 2010 ● Employees of Northern Ireland Travel News and Balkantours and their families are not eligible to enter ● The name of the winner will be published in the April issue of NI Travel News ● By entering this competition, the winner agrees to his/her photograph being taken and used for publicity purposes in connection with this competition ● closing date Friday, March 26, 2010