Bulgaria and Romania are joining the Schengen Area in March - which means border-free travel with other European countries
Holidaymakers arriving in Bulgaria from other countries that are in the Schengen Area won't have to show their passports upon arrival - if they're travelling by air or sea
However, Brit holidaymakers travelling from the UK, which remains outside the area, will still need to show their passports upon arrival.
Bulgaria, who will not be ditching the lev for the euro, has cheap food and drink as well as some of the most underrated beaches in Europe
Sunny Beach is arguably the best known and is a popular place for stag and hen parties, as it has something of a party town reputation
However, much more peaceful seaside stays are available in places like Albena, which has been described as "undiscovered" and praised for its warm and clear waters
Holidaymakers who enjoy a city break should head to Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria - which features St Alexander Nevski Cathedral, or Ruse, which has been dubbed Little Vienna