There are so many occasions to get together with a group of friends and family and spend a few days in the countryside or on the beach.
It might be someone's jubilee birthday, a couple's anniversary, or simply a long weekend when one can get out of town.
In fact, it is quite typical for Bulgarians to travel in fairly large groups - 2-3 families with their children, peers from a university, or colleagues from work.
Groups might be more formal and purpose oriented as well.
For example, many people organize group travel in the countryside to get married.
There were about 250 weddings celebrated in the picturesque Bulgarian village of Arbanassi, for example.
Many firms organize team building events where co-workers bond and exchange ideas while spending a couple of days together away from the workplace.
A number of smaller associations and clubs meet in groups in a central location.
People might get tougher for a weekend-long conference or lecture series.
In short, group travel is popular.
Bulgaria's integration into the European Union has also increased this type of travel among foreigner who either reside in the country or are visiting for an extended period of time.
The logistics of arranging such an outing, however, can be daunting.
Whereas a couple with children can get out of town on the spur of the moment booking a hotel room the day before or the same day, a group needs to consider their needs in terms of facilities, the type of accommodations - how many double and triple rooms, how many apartments, whether they need facilities nearby such as restaurants that can accommodate groups, etc.
In this respect, Bulgaria has some very interesting options.
Along with the standard business hotels that feature conference facilities, a lot of the tourism industry has developed around family run three star hotels that offer flexible terms for groups.
However, the properties that are most suitable for groups are the guest houses and the villas for rent.
Granted, these are not designed for a weekend conference of the high level management but they offer options for just about any other type of group.
Many of these properties are designed for a maximum of about 15-20 people but some offer accommodations for up to 30 and even more.
Many of the guest houses have restaurants on their premises where the guests can either prepare their own food or ask for special dishes made by the owners.
The villas also usually have large yards with barbeques.
Furthermore, most guest houses and villas for rent are in pristine natural locations.
And, finally, they are a great deal when one considers the price per person per night.
It might be someone's jubilee birthday, a couple's anniversary, or simply a long weekend when one can get out of town.
In fact, it is quite typical for Bulgarians to travel in fairly large groups - 2-3 families with their children, peers from a university, or colleagues from work.
Groups might be more formal and purpose oriented as well.
For example, many people organize group travel in the countryside to get married.
There were about 250 weddings celebrated in the picturesque Bulgarian village of Arbanassi, for example.
Many firms organize team building events where co-workers bond and exchange ideas while spending a couple of days together away from the workplace.
A number of smaller associations and clubs meet in groups in a central location.
People might get tougher for a weekend-long conference or lecture series.
In short, group travel is popular.
Bulgaria's integration into the European Union has also increased this type of travel among foreigner who either reside in the country or are visiting for an extended period of time.
The logistics of arranging such an outing, however, can be daunting.
Whereas a couple with children can get out of town on the spur of the moment booking a hotel room the day before or the same day, a group needs to consider their needs in terms of facilities, the type of accommodations - how many double and triple rooms, how many apartments, whether they need facilities nearby such as restaurants that can accommodate groups, etc.
In this respect, Bulgaria has some very interesting options.
Along with the standard business hotels that feature conference facilities, a lot of the tourism industry has developed around family run three star hotels that offer flexible terms for groups.
However, the properties that are most suitable for groups are the guest houses and the villas for rent.
Granted, these are not designed for a weekend conference of the high level management but they offer options for just about any other type of group.
Many of these properties are designed for a maximum of about 15-20 people but some offer accommodations for up to 30 and even more.
Many of the guest houses have restaurants on their premises where the guests can either prepare their own food or ask for special dishes made by the owners.
The villas also usually have large yards with barbeques.
Furthermore, most guest houses and villas for rent are in pristine natural locations.
And, finally, they are a great deal when one considers the price per person per night.