{"id":1343,"date":"2025-04-25T14:10:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2025-04-29T13:06:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:06:34","slug":"jet2-slashes-100-off-trips-to-european-paradise-after-uk-travel-company-folds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/25\/jet2-slashes-100-off-trips-to-european-paradise-after-uk-travel-company-folds\/","title":{"rendered":"Jet2 slashes \u00a3100 off trips to European \u2018paradise\u2019 after UK travel company folds"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s been dubbed \u2018paradise on Earth\u2019 (Picture: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Holidaymakers have been left \u2018devastated\u2019 after Balkan Holidays shut down with immediate affect<\/a>, cancelling hundreds of holidays.<\/p>\n

But Jet2<\/a> could be coming to the rescue, as they\u2019re giving \u00a3100 off on all trips to Bulgaria<\/a> \u2013 the destination that Balkan specialised in.<\/p>\n

A statement from Jet2holidays said they\u2019re \u2018making rebooking simple and easy for those impacted by the closure of Balkan Holidays.\u2019<\/p>\n

By using the discount count BULGARIA100, customers can save \u00a3100 per booking on all Summer<\/a> 25 holidays to the European hotspot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The deal even extends to Summer 26 holidays too.<\/p>\n

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Jet2 to the rescue (Picture: Joan Valls\/Urbanandsport\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steve Heapy, CEO of\u00a0Jet2holidays\u00a0said: \u2018The closure of Balkan Holidays is very sad news indeed, and our thoughts are with everyone who is impacted.<\/p>\n

\u2018We know there are many customers wanting to enjoy their well-deserved holidays to the Bulgarian sunshine, so we are making it easier for them by offering them money off, as well as a simple and easy way to book.\u2019<\/p>\n

Jet2 is already in the midst of their Big Jet2 Price Drop, which gives customers \u00a3100 off per person if they have a myJet2 account (and \u00a390 off without one).<\/p>\n

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Picture yourself relaxing here (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Combined, it means the two deals can offer up some pretty big savings, both of which can be combined with their Free Child Place Holidays, where one child can holiday with two full-paying adults for no extra cost.<\/p>\n

Known for golden sands, rich history and verdant forests,\u00a0Bulgaria is fast becoming an alternative to traditional hotspots<\/a>, as travellers move away from\u00a0overcrowded resorts<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Spain<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0France<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was even named in the prestigious New York Times 52 places to go in 2025 (ranked at 50). The publication dubbed it\u2019s capital city, Sofia, a \u2018cultural crossroads\u2019 and praised its \u2018many underrated wines.\u2019<\/p>\n

You also get more bang for your buck in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n

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Visitors are impressed by Sofia\u2019s cathedral (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paul Scott, founder of travel comparison site\u00a0My Budget Break<\/a>, previously told\u00a0Metro\u00a0<\/strong>that wallet-friendly prices in Bulgaria are key to its appeal.<\/p>\n

\u2018When you compare it to the likes of the\u00a0Canary Islands<\/a>\u00a0and even\u00a0Turkey<\/a>, you can often get more for your money for a package holiday, especially as the tourism infrastructure is already there,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

And visitors seem to love Bulgaria. One TripAdvisor reviewer called its seaside town, Sozopol, \u2018paradise on Earth\u2019, while another said it was \u2018an absolute gem\u2026 offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and seaside charm.\u2019<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, visitors have praised the capital, Sofia, for its \u2018breathtaking\u2019 cathedral, and \u2018lovely vibe\u2019.<\/p>\n

Balkan Holidays ceased trading on April 25, after nearly 60 years of providing\u00a0package holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The operator, which launched in 1966,\u00a0specialised in\u00a0Bulgarian\u00a0holidays and offered departures from 17 UK airports \u2013 more than any other British tour operator. It also ran trips to\u00a0Croatia<\/a>,\u00a0Montenegro<\/a>,\u00a0Slovenia<\/a>,\u00a0Malta<\/a>\u00a0and Northern Cyprus.<\/p>\n

At its peak, the company served 130,000 travellers a year. However, in recent years, figures have dropped significantly, and the provider was licensed to carry just 27,817 ATOL-protected passengers in the year to the end of March 2026.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s plenty of towns and cities to visit (Picture: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a statement shared on its\u00a0social media<\/a>\u00a0accounts and website, the tour operator offers its \u2018sincere apologies\u2019 to customers.<\/p>\n

It read: \u2018We regret to inform you that Balkan Holidays Ltd has, as of 24th of April 2025, closed for business in the UK. Clients currently on holiday will be unaffected.<\/p>\n

\u2018The company remains solvent, but has ceased trading, however all forward holiday bookings have been cancelled. All clients will be notified and refunded in full. May we kindly ask for patience as we process the refunds and appreciate your understanding.<\/p>\n

\u2018Thank you for your past business and please accept our most sincere apologies for the disappointment and inconvenience.\u2019<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tThinking of a trip to Bulgaria? Check out these tips\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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Metro<\/strong>\u2018s senior foreign reporter\u00a0Gergana Krasteva<\/a>\u00a0grew up in Bulgaria. For the first 18 years of her life, she spent summer exploring the country\u2019s Black Coast, and now she\u2019s given us its secrets.<\/p>\n

\u2018One ancient legend about the\u00a0Black Sea\u00a0says it holds the entrance to the kingdom of the dead. Nowadays, if you follow the sound of music rolling over its shores, you will find something far livelier,\u2019 Gergana says.<\/p>\n

\u2018Sunny Beach holds the crown for the most popular resort, visited by millions of tourists from the UK,\u00a0Russia, and Scandinavia every year.<\/p>\n

\u2018But beyond the glitz, people wanting to experience the true spirit of the Black Sea should visit Cape Kaliakra, a secluded cove framed by cliffs. For 18 years, I spent three months every\u00a0summer\u00a0holidaying at Kaliakra and the nearby Rusalka beach, and trust me, the water alone is worth it.<\/p>\n

\u2018The beaches of Durankulak and Krapets are secrets that Bulgarians have been holding onto for decades, sending all tourists to Sunny Beach instead.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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