SKI & WINTER

Planning your trip to Jahorina resort in Bosnia

By Peter Frick-Wright
11:40 AM PST, December 12, 2008

THE BEST WAY TO JAHORINA

From LAX, connecting service (change of planes) is offered on Lufthansa, United, Swiss and British. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $1,369.

TELEPHONES

To call the numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code), 387 (country code for Bosnia-Herzegovina) and the local number.

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel Bistrica, a luxury hotel with something of a college dorm feel. Amenities include a swimming pool, table tennis, arcade, ski rentals and lessons. Rooms from $79 a night, then increase to $107 till mid-January; 57-270-020, www.oc-jahorina.com.

Hotel Kristal, a smaller, slightly more modest hotel with bed-and-breakfast, half-board and full-board options. B&B double rooms start at about $80 a night; 57-270-430, www.kristal-jahorina.com.

WHERE TO EAT

Etnos Pizzeria, a different take on pizza, with a fun and friendly staff. Pizzas for two for $11.

Ognjiste, traditional Balkan food. Massive meals for $10.

LIFT TICKETS

Full-day adult tickets are $20, with 10-day passes for $140 or a season pass for $326.

TO LEARN MORE

Tourist information,www.bhtourism.ba or www.jahorinainfo.com.

Frick-Wright is a freelance writer.

Where am I?

This hotel, which dates to 1921, has 39 rooms and commanding perch by a big river.


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