During straitened times, Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming a holiday hotspot, and Bansko is one of the top destinations for a cheap ski holiday. An UNESCO world heritage site, it has been developed since the turn of the millennium into a superbly well equipped and ever-expanding skiing area with excellent snow conditions and great facilities.

With 56km of well-groomed pisted runs, 80% of which covered by spraying snow canons, there is plenty of powder to explore. There are lots of nice, gentle slopes for beginners (your children) to try out such as Stara Pista, Todorka and Plato which all feature beautiful views, whilst there are a number of international ski and snowboard competition trails for the adults to try if they fancy themselves as experts.

For families who love to ski but who may not be able to afford a more expensive family ski holiday, Bansko offers a cheaper option which still provides great facilities. There is also a noted ski school with a great reputation which can provide lessons for the kids.