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DISCOVER BULGARIA...... 2 10 reasons to visit Bulgaria...... 4 BALNEOTHERAPY...... 6 & WELLNESS...... 7 Grand Hotel Pomorie«««««...... 8 Pomorie...... 13 Nesebar...... 15 Sozopol...... 15 Spa Hotel Hissar««««...... 16 Sana Spa HoteL«««««...... 20 Hisarya...... 22 Kazanlak...... 23 Plovdiv ...... 24 Grand hotel «««««...... 25 The Saint Balneocomplex«««««...... 26 Velingrad...... 28 Batak...... 29 Batak Dam ...... 29 Medite Resort Spa hotel««««...... 32 Pirin Park Hotel«««««...... 33 Interhotel ««««...... 34 Sandanski...... 35 Rila Monastery ...... 36 Melnik...... 36 Spa Hotel Bankya Palace««««...... 37 Bankya...... 38 Sofia ...... 38 Koprivshtitsa...... 39 Therma Palace«««««...... 40 Sevtopolis Hotel Balneo & Spa««««...... 41 Calista Spa Hotel««««...... 42 Spa Hotel Belchin Garden««««...... 43 Strimon Garden Spa Hotel«««««...... 44 Sunny Day Resort - Hotel Palace««««« and Hotel Marina««««...... 45 DENTAL TOURISM...... 46 Dental Package in Sofia /the capital of Bulgaria/...... 48 MEDICAL TOURISM...... 49 OFFER FOR ACCOMMODATION IN HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY IN BULGARIA...... 50 ABOUT US...... 52

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 SANA SPA HOTEL««««

Sana Spa Hotel is a year-round luxurious SPA and wellness 4-star hotel located in the picturesque town of Hissar, 165 km away from Sofia and 42 km away from Plovdiv. The typical mild and pleasant climate of the region, the beautifully arranged parks, the 22 mineral springs, and the unique Roman ruins from the times of the emperor Diocletian turn the town into a preferred destination for relaxation and healing. Sana Spa Hotel offers escape from daily stress. Modern design, excellent service and cuisine, unique SPA and wellness center on an area of 2 000 sq. m with a private mineral spring and a variety of relaxation and healing treatments with mineral water, a richly landscaped garden with a sports field and an outdoor swimming pool: at Sana Spa Hotel you can indulge all your senses. The close proximity to the Roman fortress and the town park provide ample opportunities for walks and relaxation amid the beautiful scenery. The multiple benefits of mineral water create excellent condi- tions for a “healthy holiday”. Sana Spa Hotel has 56 rooms – single and double as well as studios and suites which are charmingly decorated and comfortably furnished, and have all the necessary facilities both for vacation and business meetings and seminars Livia’s Secrets Spa The anti-aging and healing characteristics of mineral wa- ter were well-known by the Romans who built thermal baths near the magical springs of Hissar. The wife of Emperor Oc- tavian August – Livia, one of the most remarkable Roman women in history, maintained her beauty and good health with the help of fragrant oils, herbs, and mineral water baths. In her honor, our Spa and Wellness Center carries the name Livia’s Secrets. We would like to share her secrets with you! The ancient knowledge and the latest trends are brought in the spa and wellness industry together in order to offer you an incredible spa experience. Located on two levels and on an area of more than 2000 sq. m, Livia’s Secrets mesmerizes your senses with a full range of services. You can take advantage of relaxation and beau- ty treatments as well as of our healing water treatments and physiotherapy options. Those willing to pamper themselves can choose from the numerous temptations of our spa menu. If you prefer to take the time to cater to your health, you can consult our doctors, who will develop a program according to your individual needs. Sana Spa Hotel has an indoor and an outdoor mineral wa- ter swimming pool with special kids’ corners. You can swim or relax on comfortable beds by the indoor swimming pool. Bask in the summer sun at our outdoor swimming pool. Relaxation Area Savor a well-deserved break in our special relaxation area

20 after using the saunas and the pool or after benefiting from the multiple spa and wellness treatments at Livia’s Secrets Spa. Relax in style and enjoy the music in a peaceful atmos- phere away from daily stress. Facial and Body Spa Treatments Exhilarate your senses, forget tiredness, release toxins, and improve your skin tone by our inspirational face and body treatments. Livia Secret’s Spa offers a wide range of spa therapies with essential oils, herbs, honey, and chocolate. Try our natural aroma fragrances to achieve radiantly smooth and soft skin. Our therapists will surprise you with unique peeling treatments with herbs, grapes, and countless options for pure relaxation. Feel the healing effects and delight of wine, sea, and fruit aromas. Besides the extraordinary treatments for ladies, we will also take care of the gentlemen with treatments developed espe- cially for them. Wine treatment Discover the magic of wine. Feel the beneficial effects of its antioxidant, rejuvenating, and nourishing power for beau- tiful skin and fresh complexion. Relax all your senses and enjoy the inebriation of the grape potion in our special spa treatment room. Feel the spirit of ancient Rome and explore the pleasures of ancient Romans. Rose Treatment Immerse yourself in the mystical fairytale of the Valley of Roses. Gentle peeling with petals and rose oil is a unique ritual to restore your energy balance. Relaxing facial and body massage with rose oil and aromatherapy bath with rose petals are ways to dive into another exciting world, full of fragrance and delight. Spa Capsule Discover the benefits of oxygen and recover your body and mind. Oxygen activates the regenerative power of body tissues and encourages healthy cell composition. The in- creased oxygen levels stimulate mental alertness, boost up the immune system, neutralize free radicals, detoxify the body, and have anti-bacterial and indirect anti-viral effect on the whole body. Underwater Massage Bath This relaxing and energizing underwater massage is the best way to get rid of tiredness. Feel the healing effect of mineral water on your entire body. The water jet penetrates deep into the soft tissues and improves metabolism, helps digestion and relieves the locomotive and nervous systems. Hydro-colon Therapy Due to poor nutrition, less physical activity, and stress the body accumulates toxins and misbalances the proper functioning of inner organs. Livia’s Secrets Spa offers an effective way to reduce these processes by hydro-colon therapy. The healing effect of the mineral water cleanses the gastro-internal area and helps, de- toxifies the body, and improves the skin’s appearance. Physiotherapy Sana Spa Hotel offers unique treatments among which: yyLye therapy yyParaffin therapy yyElectrotherapy yyMagnetic therapy yyUltrasound therapy yyApitherapy yyTherapeutic Gymnastics yyYoga

21 22 23 24 Grand hotel Velingrad«««««

Grand hotel Velingrad is 130 km far from Sofia, about 1,30 h drive from the airport in the capital, and 80 km distant from Plovdiv.

Spa & Wellness center of the hotel is de- signed and built with the kind assistance of Ger- man professionals and occupies an area of 1 200 square metres. It is a state-of-the-art place for perfect relaxation. The use of Free access zone is included in the price for your room / apartment. There are 4 swimming pools with mineral water at the hotel. Indoors: half Olympic-size swimming pool (22м x 10м) plus children’s one as well as a large Jacuzzi Grand Spa & Wellness centre offers unique procedures with quality products and therapies based on the four basic elements: air, water, earth and fire. Part of the SPA procedures you can enjoy are: Hamam, Rasoul, massage baths, Cleopatra baths, Saunas - Biosauna and Finnish Sauna, Aroma steam bath, hot lounges, Volcano room, Action showers, body therapies with chocolate, honey, milk, oils and herbs, coffee, soya and grape; hot stone mas- sage, luxurious face therapies as well as special therapies for men.

Mineral water Mineral water of Velingrad is recognized for its healing qualities outside Bulgaria. The salutary effect of the water has been know since times immemorial. Ancient Thracians who lived in Chepino valley in 5th century A.D., followed by Romans, used the mineral water of Velingrad. This is the place where Roman military commanders sent wounded sol- diers to restore their health. Mineral water of Velingrad is recognized for its healing qualities outside Bulgaria. The salutary effect of the water has been know since times immemorial. Ancient Thracians who lived in Chepino valley in 5th century A.D., followed by Romans, used the mineral water of Velingrad. This is the place where Roman military commanders sent wounded sol- diers to restore their health. When used for drinking and prophylaxis the water has salu- tary effect in treating the following diseases: nephro-urologi- cal diseases, cholangio -hepatical diseases, gastro-duodenalis diseases, endocrinological diseases such as gout and diabetes, osteoporosis, chronic professional intoxications; used also to treat people exposed to toxic substances. The water is used for prevention of caries and osteoporosis as well. The swimming pools and the spa center of Grand hotel Velingrad use mineral water from Velingrad- Chepino estate. Chepino thermal springs have temperatures between 40 and 450C.

25 The Saint Spas Balneocomplex«««««

The Saint Spas Balneocomplex is the newest five-star com- plex in Bulgaria, fully supplied with mineral water. It is located at a place of the same name, at the end of the town Velingrad, in the Chapinska river valley, among pine-tree hills, wide velvet meadows, crystal blue sky and south Rhodopean sun…the Orpheus mountain. It is a peace of the earth that was blessed with a healing gift, known even before the ancient times with its Roman and Turkish baths and described later in the travel notes of Aleko Konstantinov and Ivan Vazov. Here is located the biggest mineral spring in the town - the Radonova bath, as well as one of the wonders of the Bulgarian nature – the Kleptuza Karst spring – the biggest at the Balkan Peninsula The hotel part of the complex has 105 standard rooms, 4 VIP studios and 115 luxurious apartments – at- tractive as design and color decision, with heavenly views southwards and northwards towards the awesome Rhodope Mountains. All rooms in the hotel are equiped with LCD TVs, mini-bars, internet, satellite and telephones in the bath, as well as in the room. Entertainment facilities with main Restaurant for 300 peo- ple, Restaurant-terrace for 100 people, Cafe-terrace for 50 people, Panorama bar restaurant for 80 people, Lobby-bar for 60 people, Gambling room, Computer room, Kids corner, Fit- ness, Beauty center, Wellness zone with big and small (kids) indoor swimming pools with mineral water, Finnish sauna, sauna with chromo-therapy, steam bath, room for relax, Fresh and vitamin bar. SPA zone with 2 rooms for cosmetic treatments, 15 mas- sage rooms and 6 rooms with bath-tubes, Egypt bath, Turkish bath, solarium.

Entertainments. Sports tournaments in bridge, chess and backgammon, table tennis, water polo can be organized in the complex. You can visit the sports schools and courses in swimming – individual and group classes, Bulgarian national dances, callanetics, underwater gymnastics in groups. The prices included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, tourist insur- ance, pool with mineral water, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness, steam bath, relax zone, car park, Wi-Fi.

The SPA and Wellness centers in SAINT SPAS are the most attractive places in the balneocomplexes. Built with the newest constructive technologies and with modern design and period arrangement they attract each guest of the hotels. Everyone can relax here, as well as everyone can take a real rest or delight in the feeling and the scent of all nature gifts. The SPA and Wellness centers have outdoor /in the sum- mer/ and indoor swimming pools, Jacuzzi, kids pool, sauna, steam bath, Fitness, Turkish bath, Egypt bath, massage rooms, Ayurveda, cosmetic rooms, underwater massage bath-tubes, solarium, beds for aroma therapy, Vichy shower.

26 Medical zone with rooms for Physiotherapy, Cardiology and Internal medicine, Gynecology, Surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology and Dermatol- ogy, laboratory, hall for Kinesitherapy, therapeutic room, rooms for lye treat- ments, light therapy, ultrasound, inhalations, mineral water therapy.

Rehabilitation and recovering The modern accommodation and technical equipment in the four-star SPA CLUB BOR and the five-star SAINT SPAS, the high-qualified special- ists, the mineral water availability and the favorable climate in Velingrad, as well as the tradition and the practice which the center has in the sphere of physical therapy and kinesitherapy make it one of the leading centers in the country in the sphere of physical medicine and rehabilitation. For each patient an individual program for rehabilitation and recovering has been developed according to characteristics and the stage of the disease. The individual program has been developed in the Medical center by the spe- cialist in Physical medicine and rehabilitation together with the specialist in the relevant sphere. For the de- velopment of the program the patient has to give in advance description of the disease from the treating doctor or the General Practitioner, as well as the revevant health card with data for the health status of the patient in general, before his coming in to the Medical center. Before the healing program for rehabilitation and recov- ering has been applied for each patient an electronic health card has been created and his health status before the mo- ment he enters in to the Medical center has been determined – anamnesis, systems examination /blood pressure, cardio- gram, laboratory analysis – blood and urine, Functional ap- paratus examination of breathing/. Different rehabilitation and recovering programs may be applied in the two branches of the center for healing of: yy Degenerative joint diseases – arthrosis; yy Inflammatory joint diseases – rheumatoid arthritis, anky- losing spondylitis, other arthritis; yy Disk disease; yy Diseases of the nervous system; yy Traumatic diseases of the musculoskeletal system; yy Osteoporosis; yy Hypertension; yy Respiratory diseases – chronic bronchitis, bronchial asth- ma; yy Exchange endocrine diseases – gout, diabetes; yy Kidney-urological diseases: nephrolithiasis, pyelonephri- tis; yy Ulcer – gastritis, colitis; yy Infertility; yy Overweight – obesity; yy Peripheral vascular diseases.

27 28 29 30 31 MEDITE RESORT SPA HOTEL««««

Medite Resort Spa Hotel is situated in Sandanski, on the land of a preceding botani- cal garden. It reveals a spectacular panoramic view to the whole town. This elegant hotel comprises standard double rooms, luxury double rooms, standard apartments and luxury apartments. Benefits include mini-bar, internet and satellite TV connection. The modern rooms are designed in line with the latest furnishing trends. In-room amenities in- clude mini-bar, satellite television, cable and wireless Internet connection, telephone, air-conditioning, sound- wired synchronization; complete bathroom, hair-dryer, shower, bathtub or hydro bath. The hotel completes its facilities with room service, laundry and ironing. MEDITE Hotel also provides double rooms, where extra beds and baby cots are available upon request; luxurious suites and presidential apartments. The Restaurants in SPA Hotel Medite is the perfect place to enjoy fine food and drinks. It’s offers modern- Bulgar ian and international cuisine in a contemporary setting and is known for its excellent service. The new menu, promises culinary delights. The Restaurant’s capacity is 70 seats and 80 more seats available at the large open – air terrace. The quests can enjoy the perfect preparation and service of the typical Bulgarian meals, European cuisine and a large variety of wine which the restaurant menu offers. The hotel also includes a pool & cocktail bar, outdoor & indoor swimming pool, modern SPA & wellness center which is famous with its golden prize of the Bulgarian Tourism As- sociation – The Best Spa Hotel 2005. MASSA CLUB – the newest acquisition of entertainment in hotel Medite is ideal for entertainment and unforgettable nights. Sophisticated and modern atmosphere make you feel special, enjoying good music and the rich variety of alcoholic drinks, cocktails and favorite drinks. MEDITE SPA & Wellness center MEDITE Spa Centre offers an exceptional variety of sau- na park: body therapies with chocolate, honey, essential oils, algae, massages, anti-cellulite procedures, aromatherapy, ta- lasotherapy, soothing therapies with volcanic stones, luxuri- ous face therapies, Baltic ritual, Thai massage, exotic thera- pies with grape extract, energizing procedures with fruits. Medite Spa offers a wide variety of therapies with pre- mium cosmetics and bio-products: • Classic massages, peelings and spa rituals • Aromatherapy • Anti-cellulite and slimming therapies • Cleaning, firming and rejuvenating facial treatments • Geothermal therapy with volcanic stones • Herbal and citrus massage • Massage and aromatic baths with mineral water

32 Pirin Park Hotel«««««

The elegant 5-star Pirin Park Ho- tel is situated on the west slopes of Pirin mountain, along the mouth of the picturesque Sandanska Bistritsa River, next to the fresh park of San- danski SPA and climatic resort - the best natural healing centre for bron- chial asthma in Europe. The invigorating gifts – sun, wa- ter and health are guarantee for your complete rest in Pirin Park Hotel in Sandanski. In the beginning of 2009, as a pilot Europe project of the Еuropean Spas Association, the five-star Pirin Park Hotel in Sandanski became the first Bulgarian hotel that received a EUROPESPA WELL- NESS seal of approval, verifying that Pirin Park Hotel meets all European requirements for wellness facili- ties, safety, hygiene and quality of service. Along with its excellent conditions for SPA and climatic treatment, SPA & wellness vacation, outdoor recreation, eco, mountain and hunting tourism, cog- nitive, cultural and historical tours, and thanks to the high professionalism, excellent conference facilities, first-class cuisine and entertainment opportunities, the five-star Pirin Park Hotel is especially popular for suc- cessful business events, meetings, team buildings and memorable family celebrations. Pirin SPA centre, with its unique atmosphere, is an ideal place for relaxation and a sweet escape from all your worries. Leaving it all behind, here you can charge yourself with health, beauty and vitality. Pirin SPA cen- tre is situated on an area of 2600 sq.m. At your service are an internal diseases and physical & rehabilitation medicine doctor, experienced nurses, highly qualified kinesitherapists, rehabilitators, masseurs, experienced beauticians and fitness instructors. Pirin SPA centre of- fers to its guests services in the following directions: SPA & Wellness In the SPA & wellness zone of Pirin SPA centre you can enjoy an extreme variety of European and world- renowned SPA & wellness procedures with first-class cosmetics, including BIO products, as well as typical Bulgarian herbs and fragrances. Medical SPA programs The medical SPA programs in Pirin Park Hotel are prescribed by a doctor; they are conducted individu- ally and include medical examination (initial, con- trolling and final) and a combination of the following types of treatments.

33 INTERHOTEL SANDANSKI

Interhotel Sandanski is situated in the center of Sandanski and offers one of the largest medical centers for medical treatments and rehabili- tation of the Balkan Peninsula. The guests can use three mineral water pools, one of which is thermal with a temperature of the water 38°C. The region of Sandanski is highly recom- mended for prevention and treatment of asthma in its three types – allergic, non-allergic and combined. An improvement of asthma symptoms is observed during the first week of treat- ment and the attacks get lower in frequency and intensity. The asthma attacks disappear in more than 55% of all patients. The wide range of balneological procedures applied at Interhotel Sandanski has a healing effect on many medical conditions such as: yyupper respiratory tract diseases: rhinitis, sinusitis; yynon-specific pulmonary diseases: bronchitis, post- pneumonic condition or chronic obstructive pulmonary dis- ease; yyneuralgic conditions: plexitis, radiculitis, spinal disc problems; yyskin allergies: urticaria and psoriasis; yysome kidney problems as well as metabolism disorders. Interhotel Sandanski’s balneology complex has tra- ditionally been recognized by a number of physicians as a preferred center for prevention and treatment of osteoporo- sis and locomotory system disorders such as arthritis and arthrosis. The Paraffin procedures have an extraordinary effect on osteoporosis recovery. All procedures are prescribed by our doctor during an initial examination and they include local paraffin application on painful spot. The TORFOSOL is an outstanding component used in our curative and preventive programs. Torfosol is a unique BIO product patent in Bulgaria. It consists of dried and ground turf, fertilized with Fluorine /F/, Silicon /Si/ and Magnesium /Mg/. Torfosol is often prescribed for treatment of locomo- tory system conditions. It is applied either as a supplement for mineral baths or as partial application on algetic zones. Physical therapy and electro therapy such as ultra- sound, laser therapy, magnet therapy and electrophoresis are widely used in the treatment of various diseases at Interhotel Sandanski’s Balneology center. Programs are adapted for adults and children and are per- formed under doctor’s supervision. The hotel offers additional spa treatments.

34 35 36 SPA Hotel Bankya Palace««««

SPA Hotel Bankya Palace provides you with luscious mountainous atmosphere, a calm environment and high quality mineral water. The mineral water in SPA Hotel Bankya Palace is from our own aquifer with constant flow and tempera- ture of 23 degrees Celsius, slightly mineralized and of hypothermal type. The water is scentless, harmless and suitable for drinking. The chemical composition of the mineral water in the rooms, the SPA center and the outdoor swimming pool is of hydro-sulphate-sodium type with alkaline pH of 8.1. It contains silicon, fluorine and trace elements that enhance its healing and replenishing qualities. SPA Hotel Bankya Palace is situated at the base of Lyulin Mountain with a wonderful view of Vitosha Mountain. It is located 17 km away from Sofia in a calm and clean scenery in the town of Bankya, surrounded by a breathtaking landscape. The hotel has a total of 71 rooms, including 36 double and twin rooms, 19 single rooms, 2 rooms for disa- bled people, 13 suites and one presidential suite. The rooms and suites are furnished in a classic style with wooden furniture and are equipped with central air conditioning, a bath, a mini bar, cable TV, a telephone, as well as free Wi-Fi Internet. The standard rooms and suites are 31 and also have a mini bar, cable TV, a telephone, Wi-Fi Internet, and a balcony. There are five locations where you can enjoy fine cuisine: • The classic restaurant Bankya Palace with 120 seats • The VIP lounge with 30 seats • The barbeque summer garden • The pool bar SPA Hotel Bankya Palace offers conditions for organizing events in its conference center with four business halls with multifunctional technical equipment suitable for seminars, trainings, workshops and business meetings: • Sofia Hall 110 seats • Lyulin Hall 100 seats • Vitosha Hall 25 seats • Bankya Hall 20 seats Available to the guests of the hotel is a SPA Center on two levels with a relaxation zone, steam bath, sauna, hot tub, solarium, hot tub, baths with mineral water and a gym. In the luxurious SPA Centre you can enjoy various massages, aromatherapy, electrotherapy, anti-cellu- lite procedures and pearl baths. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with mineral water from its own aquifer. It is open annually from May to September and can be used by the guests of the hotel, as well as outside visitors. The professional service and attitude of our staff will contribute to your good mood during your stay in SPA Hotel Bankya Palace and will leave unforgettable memories from your visit.

37 38 39 THERMA PALACE«««««

THERMA PALACE, a new modern balneology hotel with healing thermal springs, is located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, be- tween the Albena and Kranevo holiday resorts, 300 m away from the beach. THERMA PALACE is a balneology hotel that offers luxurious apartments, studios and double rooms meeting the high expectations for style and comfort of every guest. All rooms have a private sanitary unit, a TV set, telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer and direct Internet access. The complex features two swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), allowing the guests to \”flirt\” with mineral water and its healing properties year- round. THERMA PALACE has a stylish lobby, reception, lobby bar, sky bar, a tea house, an Italian and a Russian restaurant, a rehabilitation cen- tre, gym, yoga place, a bowling and snooker club. The prices included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Bulgarian alcoholic and soft drinks, min- eral water, coffee, tea; swimming pool with mineral water; Japa- nese barrels, thermal area (Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, salt room, steam bath, foot baths, ice bucket), fit- ness, Wi-Fi, lounge and umbrella on the beach. The Balneology services include: yyLPG; yyWhirpool bath; yyPhysiotherapy; yyDry flotation; yyPressotherapy; yyCryotherapy; yyOxygen therapy; yyLye treatment; yyUnderwater extension; yyMud treatment.

The SPA and WELLNESS services include: yyAroma - herbal bath; yyJapanese hot tubs; yyFinnish sauna; yyVichy shower; yyTurkish bath; yyFoot tubs and yySalt room; kneipp foot baths.

40 Sevtopolis Hotel Balneo & Spa««««

Sevtopolis Hotel Balneo&Spa is situated in the centre of Pavel Ba- nia, within it’s well kept own park with rich greenery. The hotel is easily recognized by it’s modern, yet stylish building, with its own Spa and Wellness Centre - an exclusive concept, related to the seven basic prin- ciples of the SPA philosophy: Water, Beauty, Nature, Vitality, Balance, Diet, Harmony. Built in an oval shape, the hotel is designed to bring comfort and har- mony in a peaceful surrounding and a lot of daylight. The oval shapes are applied in the Lobby area, suites, restaurant and indoor pool, com- pleting the sense of relaxation and well being. State-of- the -Art medical centre provides a vast variety of balneo- logical treatments and rehabilitation procedures under the supervision of highly professional medical staff. Along with traditional balneology, guests can indulge in a variety of spa and relaxing therapies, indoor and open-air swimming pools with mineral water, relax areas. At guests’ disposal are a restaurant, Lobby bar, Fresh bar, free park- ing and Wi-Fi. What makes the Sevtopolis Hotel unique, is the feeling of tradi- tional architecture and home comfort, combined with the innova- tion taste. yyThe wide range of relaxing therapies and beauty treatments for body and spirit includes: yySauna park, numerous types of baths & showers, jacuzzi; yyBody treatments – honey, stone, and aromatherapy; yyBeauty & Body cosmetics and treatments; yySeveral massage types; yyJapanese and Oriental relax areas - Indoor and outdoor pool with hot mineral water; yyConsider the moment when body, soul and feelings merge in per- fect harmony of deep comfort and total wellbeing in Spa and Wellness Centre of Hotel; yyYou can experience this moment over and over. The prices included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, indoor swimming pool, jakuzzi, sauna, steam bath, car park, internet, city tax and VAT and 3 balneo treatments per day. The prices are per person, for the specified period of time, for minimum 7 - 10 or 14 nights with included: 1 medical examination – basic, 3 balneology procedures per day.

41 Calista Spa Hotel««««

Calista Spa Hotel is located in the Stara Zagora Mineral Spa resort complex, in a magnificent and ecologically clean area 12 km from Stara Zagora. Spa and wellness center located in the hotel is 6000 sq.m and has the most advanced technical facilities. The classification formula of the mineral water of the Stara Zagora Mineral Spa rates it as IV-44. The mineral water of the Stara Zagora Mineral Spa is described as being of low content of minerals (acrothermal) hyper thermal water of neutral reaction, belonging to the carbonic acid mineral waters, con-

taining 60 mg /I CO2 and of mineral content 498 mg /I. Disorders suitable for prophylaxis and treatment: 1. Vertebrogenic (related to the spinal column) disorders and such of the peripheral nerves 2. Degenerative, joint and near joint inflammatory disorders 3. Conditions after traumatic and orthopedic disorders 4. Disorders of the central nervous system Services offered by the center are: yyWater procedure with mineral water; yyHydro Massages and therapy; yyKinesis therapy; yyElectrical Therapy; yyLye treatment; yyAnti- cellulite therapies; yyModeling Therapy; yySlimming and firming treatment; yyFinnish sauna; yyInfra-red sauna. The prices included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, tourist tax, car park and use of: swimming pool, children’s pool, fitness, steam bath with mint, steam bath with eucalyptus, ice room, relax zone, finnish and infrared sauna.

42 SPA HOTEL BELCHIN GARDEN««««

SPA HOTEL BELCHIN GARDEN is located in the pictur- esque valley between the mountains Rila, Verila, Vitosha and Pla- na in resort Belchin. 50 km from Sofia and 20 km from Borovets Resort. Hotel 36 rooms and 5 suites divided into two wings Service Restaurant, summer garden - a-la-carte, pizza and barbecue, lobby bar, pool bar, karaoke bar, 2 thermal water pools - indoor and outdoor (with children’s section). SPA&Wellness Finnish sauna, steam bath, Roman bath, warm relaxation bench, relax zone / gym, 3 massage rooms, therapeutic room, beauty sa- lon, kids club and an outdoor playground, shop, free Wi-Fi in the complex, table tennis, tennis court, soccer field, volleyball court, bike rental, trampoline - for our youngest guests, safe at the re- ception, cleaning, laundry, business services / fax, photocopying, printing / wake-up call , room service, credit card payment Accommodation East Wing Rooms - 16 rooms designed with different visions and warm colors, each of which represents mountain views in their own unique way West Wing Rooms - 20 deluxe rooms overlooking the outdoor swimming pool and the ski slopes of Rila. All rooms include: King Size Bed bedroom / double bed, air conditioning, 32 ‘’ LCD TV, telephone, free Wi Fi, mini bar, shower, built-in personal safe. Suites – 5 luxury suites – 3 in east wing and 2 in the west. All suites include: King Size Bed bedroom and living room designed as a seating area or additional bedroom with a comfortable hand- made furniture, air conditioning, 32’’ LCD TV, telephone, free Wi Fi, mini bar, shower, personal built-in safe, wardrobe.

43 Strimon Garden SPA Hotel«««««

New image, new experience... The completely renovated hotel Strimon Garden tells its guests a modern tale about Romans, Thracians… and unpretentious lux- ury. Fascinated by the healing thermal waters and the soft climate, first the ancient Romans turn Kyustendil into an attractive place for healing and leisure, calling it Pautalia and the town of springs. At Strimon Gar- den we combined traditions from centuries with present achievements in the balneology, to create a remarkable experience. The luxurious SPA with thermal water is spread into 1100 sq. meters. We offer you warm welcome and smiles, perfect and detailed service. Our two restaurants – classic and gourmet, will satisfy even the most rigorous demands. As for the business meetings’ needs and forums we provide modernized conference rooms. Strimon Garden – the story continues… LOCATION: 86 km southwest from Sofia / 90 min by car from the airport; 23 km west of the Macedonian border; 30 km from Serbia’s border. HOTEL CAPACITY: 71 premises that include: 63 double rooms: yy33 double rooms Classic (13 with separate beds;20 with large dou- ble beds) yy21 double rooms Deluxe (3 with separate beds; 18 with large dou- ble beds) yy10 double rooms Mansard (10 with separate beds) yy5 Executive Apartments yy2 Penthouses yy3 Family suits ( Executive Apartment merged with a double classic room) All premises are stylishly and luxuriously equipped accordingly for a five star hotel: SPA center (1100 sq.m.) with comfortable medical offices for thera- pies and procedures – Relaxing massage; Deep massage; Cosmetics; Vichy shower; SPA capsule; Cleopatra’s hot tub; Physiotherapy; Mud treatment; Paraffin therapy; Therapy with Black Sea lye; Aroma thera- py; Chyropractics; Hydromassage tubs; Roman bath; Indoor swimming pool plus children’s section and jacuzzi; Infrared sauna; Finish sauna; Steam bath; Warm relaxing benches, Gym, Solarium; Relax area; Mani- cure and Pedicure, Hair-dressing salón. The mineral water, utilized in the services has the following char- acteristics: high pump-capacity of 33l./sec; it is hyper thermaL +73C; it is enriched with hydrocarbonic-sulphate sodium, silicon, sulphide- sulphuretted hydrogen, and alkaline pH 9.15.Due to its qualities, Ky- ustendil’s mineral water is extremely effective for treatment of male & female sterility, disorders of the locomotors system, trauma-orthopedic and neurological diseases.

44 SUNNY DAY RESORT

Hotel PALACE««««« Sunny Day resort is one of the most beautiful places for holi- day and SPA in Bulgaria, which will definitely fascinate you and will probably completely meet your expectations for a quiet holiday and complete recreation and relaxation. First and foremost, one of the ma- jor advantages of the complex is its location -10 km northeast of the summer capital of Bulgaria – the town of Varna and 8 km south of the Golden Sands resort. The climate in the Sunny Day resort region is very favorable for holiday in Bulgaria, the monthly air temperatures in the summer are 23-28°С, and of the sea water - 24-25°С, with about 1,700 hours of sunshine from May to September. You will discover a wide spectrum of SPA and wellness care for the improvement of the health status, extended by a qualified medical staff in the SPA centers of 5 stars Palace Hotel located on the very beach, luxury, elegance, quality and 4 stars Marina Hotel with wonderful beachfront location and impressive panoramic vista of the Black Sea.

Therapy and procedures in style: Specific maritime climate – clean air, rich in salts, ozone, bro- Hotel mine, calcium and iodine, with optimal air humidity of 63-65%. MARINA«««« Mineral water springs on the territory of the complex – hyper thermal, with temperature of 45°С, with low mineral content, hydro carbonic, with traces of sodium, calcium, magnesium, chlorides, and sulphides, extremely suitable for relaxing SPA procedures. Curative mud from the Lake of Varna – medium-sulphide con- tent, with low mineral content and alkaline reaction, trace elements and bio-active substances.

45 e at PERSONAL KONSULT work with contemporary and Wmodern dental clinics, which have modern equipment, highly qualified specialists using the most advanced tech- nologies in the field of dentistry. Our main goal is to be a reliable and preferred part- ner in providing specialized and adequate dental services, treatment, prevention and aesthetics for our clients. For this reason, we work with the best dental clinics in Bulgaria, located in some of the largest and most attractive cities: Sofi a, Varna, Bour- gas, Plovdiv and Blagoevgrad. The clinics that we work with are equipped with high- tech machines, world-class digital annuity, surgical and therapeutic laser equipment for placement of implants, measuring and filling the root canals. The prices that we will offer are about 50% lower than dental prices in your country. This is due to the lower labour cost in Bulgaria compared to other European countries. This means that we offer 100% excellent qual- ity at reasonable prices.

WHY CHOOSE PERSONAL KONSULT:

yyWe organize all travel services during your stay for your comfort such as transport, accommoda- tion, entertainment programs and other; yyAirport pick up and familiarizing you with the program and procedures during your stay; yyYou will be accompanied by our staff during all medical procedures; yyIf you need further treatment, rehabilitation or desire trips and vacation we will take care of all the details during the extension of your stay; yyWe organize guided tours to interesting places in Bulgaria; yyWe take into consideration the special requirements of our clients regarding food, drinks and reli- gious events.

Prophylactic and therapeutic activities offered at the clinics of our partners cover 100% of the den- tal services: orthodontics, orthopedics, surgery, implantology, teeth whitening, conservative treatment, physiotherapy, allergology, roentenography.

HOW TO START:

The first step is to send us a panoramic and intra oral photos, and a complete blood count , which indicates the level of calcium in the body that will help our professionals to understand your medical needs and to choose the best option for their improvement. Then we will send you the details for dental procedures, medical facility and all other details related to your stay in the country.

46 Based on the established plan of treatment and the number of required procedures and their duration, we will prepare your application and inform you about the final cost of medical services and comprehensive tour- ist services. We will discuss with you what services you would prefer concerning accommodation, transport, interpreter, special requirements for food, tourist attractions and more. When you choose the best option for you, we will ask you to confirm the cost of all medical and related services that you need. After your arrival in Bulgaria and your adaptation day, you will be accompanied by our staff to a consulta- tion with a doctor. The doctor will review your medical records and will carry out further research to ensure that you are ready for the desired procedure. After the procedure and the medical consent for discharge, you will return back to the hotel to continue the rehabilitation period. You will be regularly reviewed by the doctor to control the treatment and recovery process. When you get back in your home country you can call us at any time if you need advice, mediation or simply tell us how you are. Do not hesitate to call us for further questions or suggestions. We will be happy to keep in touch with you.

After you send us your panoramic and intra oral photos and due to the specific TREATMENT, the final price is formed individually according to each patient’s needs!

Services, which our clinics offer: yyDental examination; yyCaries profunda (treatment of deep caries) – lidocid; yyPulpitis chronica ulcerosa – NecroNerve (arsen); yyMechanical and chemical treatment of 1-2-3 root canal(s); yyObturation of 1-2-3 root canal(s); y yCalcium hydroxide – Ca(OH)2 – tempo- rary filling; yyObturation (filling) with dental amalgam; yyObturation (filling) with chemical com- posite; yyObturation (filling) with light-cured com- posite; yyMetal post; yyPara (pulp) post; yyExtraction of one, two or multiple rooted tooth; yyExtraction of wisdom tooth (normal posi- tion); yyAnaesthesia; yyPartial acrylic denture; yyComplete acrylic denture; yyMetal ceramic crown; yyClinical and oral hygiene (removal of dental calculus and teeth polishing); yyTeeth polishing and whitening; yyImplant/depend of the type/; yyZirconium crown; yyCeramic crown; yyZoom.

To contact us: Call us or send an e-mail. From this moment, we start working with you and will answer all of your questions. You will receive detailed information that will ensure you that our services are the best choice for you.

47 48 49 PERSONAL KONSULT – G. POPOV, Department PERSONAL TOUR offers a stay for elderly people in homes for elderly on the Bulgarian seaside, mountain, urban or rural ar- eas. The homes that we work with are located in or near Sofi a (the capital city), Plovdiv(the second largest city in the country, with preserved monuments from antiquity), Golden sands sea resort (near Varna, Black sea), Momin prohod resort (plenty of mineral springs), Ve- liko Tarnovo (the old Bulgarian capital) and others. The stay can be short-term or long-term. The homes accept family members as well – husband, wife, or other relatives of the client. The homes for the elderly in Bulgaria are built in compliance with the European standards and have all the necessary equipment to provide positive environment and life for elderly people. They func- tion as rehabilitation centers and medical wards. The homes offer their clients quality care combined with trips and excursions to beautiful places. The elderly people receive quality care and service with personal attitude towards every individual. The homes for the elderly provide 24 hour care, recuperation and support for the physical and men- tal health of their clients. They offer general medical examination, examination by specialist (if nec- essary), all examinations that the client needs in order to attend the home. Depending on the general condition of the client a rehabilitation plan in prepared. The meals in the homes are prepared by quality standards to provide healthy, nutrient, fresh home- made food, according to the needs of every individual. The clients receive medical and dental services and all the necessary medication. In the medical ward in every home there is 24-hour specialized qualified medical care for elderly people with health problems. The rehabilitation centers in the homes offer wide range of procedures for rehabilitation and main- tenance of the health. Each client receives massages, procedures and physiotherapy according to their needs.

There are 3 types of clients: yyIndependent individuals who are able to take care of themselves; yyIndividuals who move around with the help of the medical staff; yyImmobilized individuals, who need to be taken care of.

50 Before attending the home, there is a conversa- tion between the manager of the home and the family members of the client. After that the client is categorized under one of the 3 types and an individual schedule is prepared. There is a 24 - hour sur- veillance over the medical condition of the elderly in the home. For this purpose there is a team of profes- sionals that includes: 1. personal doctor for the elderly with health practice and clinical laboratory; 2. consulting doctors (specialists in different diseases; 3. high-qualified nurses; 4. therapists; 5. social worker – to provide effective communication and social adaptation for the elderly; 6. health-officers with extensive social experience.

There are a range of cultural activities in the homes – birthday celebrations, concerts of folklore and music artists. For people with historical interest and in good physical condition there are organ- ized trips to areas with historical and cultural monuments. There are different clubs for people with interest in: singing, dancing, culinary courses, chess, backgammon, knitting, flowers and other. The price of the stay in a home for the elderly depends on several things and is determined indi- vidually: yyThe condition of the client (independent individual, immobilized individual or individuals who move around with help of the medical staff); yyThe accommodation (single, double, triple room or apartment); yyThe need of rehabilitation (the necessary duration of the rehabilitation and the different types and number of procedures); yyThe category and the location of the home; yyThe duration of the stay. Our main responsibility is to provide peaceful and happy life for our clients and make them feel satisfied of the way of life. Therefore we aim to accommodate them in the ideal con- ditions, where they are understood by their neighbours and medical staff.

If you are interested in accommoda- tion in home for the elderly in Bulgaria, you need to inform us of the preferred location (seaside, mountain, rural or ur- ban area), category and duration of stay, and we will offer you the best options.

51 ABOUT US

PERSONAL KONSULT – G. POPPOV EXPERIENCE, TRADITION AND CONFIDENCE

The company PERSONAL KONSULT – G. POPOV, department PERSONAL TOUR is registered Bulgarian tour operator with licence No. PK-01-6966. We are a company with more than 25 years of experience, registered under company case № 28371/1991 in the file of Sofia City Court from 12.12.1991. Our company specializes in tourism, acting as host and sending organization for groups, research and management of human resources, training, consultancy and publishing. We have a vast experience in the organization and implementation of interna- tional seminars and conferences, trainings and internships, tradition in publishing specialized literature in human resource management and EU projects and programs. We offer to your attention our initiative for vacation with balneological, medical and dental treatment, which is essential for the well-being of people. A few countries in Europe have such favorable conditions for balneology, SPA and wellness tourism that Bulgaria offers. The abun- dance and diversity of thermal mineral springs (more than 1600, 40% of the total in Europe), as well as the curative mud deposits, make our country a desirable destination for vacation and treatment. The climate makes Bulgaria one of the “sunniest countries” in Europe. The sunshine days in the different regions of our country are between 250 and 300 a year, and in some areas, they are even more. Apart from the natural and climate facts, Bulgaria boasts with millennium history, diverse and healthy cuisine, organic products, traditions in wine making and preserved customs and culture. Our team of tourism professionals, after extensive research, selected the best vacation and balneology centers, medical and dental clinics that can satisfy your needs. During the vacation and treatment of our clients, we offer first class service with personal attitude, rich and interest- ing vacation programs with visits of cultural and historical sites, healthy and nourishing meals, high-quality wines and drinks, beautiful nature and a lot of sunny days.

WHY CHOOSE US? yyWe have professional experience and traditions created for more than 25 years and we are recognized as a reliable partner. yyOur team is built by reliable and highly qualified professionals. yyOur aim is to respond to all requirements of our partners and clients. yyWe offer optimal quality – price correlation for our services. yyWe would like our joint activities to be continued in successful and productive part- nerships. yyWe offer tailor made vacation packages.

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