500 riders from 30 countries compete in historic UCI Enduro World Cup event
The UCI Enduro World Cup 2026 transforms Val di Fassa into a mountain biking paradise with 500 riders from 30 countries competing on a demanding new course
Skiing in Italy: Superski Dolomites open from November for 1,200 km of skiing heaven
After Cortina, more Dolomites ski resorts are opening in November, with the Dolomites Superski area opening on the 28th. It includes 12 skiing areas over 1,200 metres of slopes, and the Valle Isarco will also open, on December 5th (seen…
Luxury New Year breaks in the Alps: San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge, Val Pusteria
Spend New Year’s Eve in Italy at the San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge in Val Pusteria. Surrounded by beautiful woods and majestic mountains, the lodge offers guest luxury accommodation (four rooms and a lovely kitchen) and state of the art facilities;…
Italian ski resorts open for night skiing in Italy
In some Italian ski resorts, you actually don’t get the opportunity to be the last on the slopes, hiking down the hill in your ski boots because the chair lift closed early. In some alpine Italian ski locations, the slopes…
Val di Fassa ski resorts open for season
Val di Fassa has just opened its slopes and Passa San Pellegrino/ Passo Costalunga ski tracks are now available. The season has started with a series of international skiing competitions and concerts (a tradition that Val di Fassa continues every…
Spring in Italy: flower festival, Bolzano
In order to celebrate the arrival of spring, the city of Bolzano every year organises a flower festival which never fails to attract thousands of people from all over the world. The 122nd edition will take place in Piazza Walther…
Adopt a cow on holiday in Italy
While skiing in Italy in the lovely Dolomites region, you can also contribute to the healthy upbringing of the region’s cows by staying at one of the Residence Hotels Dolomites accommodation. Until the end of winter, anyone staying in one…
Food and wine matching: Italian cheese and the best southern Italian wine
The world of Italian food and wine matching is vast and has many pleasures, if you have the time and the curiosity to explore. Today we look at Italian cheese “caciocavallo” and the possible Italian wine options to match.Caciocavallo is…
Luxury hotels in Italy: Cubonero hotel at Rovereto, near Lake Garda
Not from Lake Garda and the city of Trento, there’s a new design hotel called Nerocubo. All rooms have a modern interior and feature contemporary artworks by young and talented artists from all over the world, Italy included. The chief…
Italian Heritage: Thun castle opens after restoration
After a careful restoration which took 18 years, the Mediaeval Thun castle is now ready to open its doors to the public (17 April). Perched on a steep hillock, the place is considered one of the best preserved fortresses here…
Skiing in Italy: a slice of Austria in Val Gardena
If you’re looking for a quaint town and beautiful Italian ski resort in Bolzano, region of Alto Adige, check out the town of Castelrotto in the heart of the Val Gardena. The town is one of a population of only…
Go-karting on ice in Italy
All this talk of snow shoeing in Italy might be a little tame for your tastes of extreme winter sport fun, in which case you can try go-karting on ice. In the Italian province of Trentino you will find Ice-kart…
Winter holidays in Italy: Sesto Dolomites, Alta Pusteria
The Sesto Dolomites in Alta Pusteria, were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2009; with their 77 km of ski slopes and cross-country ski tracks (Monte Elmo, Croda Rossa, Monte Croce, Ski Area Val Comelico and Baranci which hosted…
Summer and winter holidays in Alto Adige: Mountain Chalet Obertreyent
The Mountain Chalet Obertreyent at Campo Tures, Valle Aurina, offers guests the very finest luxury accommodation and facilities without the premium five-star price tag. Set in beautiful grounds with breathtaking scenery, the Mountain Chalet has several rooms and flats which…
The world's craziest roads: Italy's legendary Stelvio Pass
If you thought normal driving in Italy was scary enough, you’ve never seen the legendary Stelvio Pass. It has been voted one of the world’s craziest roads by Travel and Leisure magazine, among ten roads the world over which are…
Christmas in Italy: visit Santa' s Home at Riva del Garda, Trento
One of the loveliest surprises for the coming Christmas season is that from 5 December to 5 January 2010, the historic fortress of Rocca di Riva on Lake Garda will open its doors to all those children who wish to…
Skiing in Italy: Val Garden ski resort in the Dolomites
If you’re looking for a child-friendly ski resort in Italy, take a look at the Val Gardena resort in the Dolomites in Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region. With plenty of fun for adults too, it should give you a happy and…
Trento and Rovereto to host major exhibition on Modigliani's sculptures
From December 18 to March 27 the cities of Trento and Rovereto will host a major exhibition dedicated to Amedeo Modigliani’s sculptures. The Italian artist from Livorno started his love affair with sculpture when he arrived at Montmarte at the…
Dolomites trekking with snow shoes
Winter in Italy for 2009-2010 follows the same trend of snow shoeing as last winter. It’s an activity lost in the snows of time, and isn’t like skiing, nor like walking. In Italy, the activity is called “ciaspolare” and it’s…
Ice Master World Cup ice climbing in Trentino
The second day of the Italian round of the Ice Master World Cup is taking place today in Val di Daone, Trentino. It is the only Italian round of the international ice climbing championships, and should provide a fantastic spectacle…
Moving to Italy? Quality of life classification best in northern Italy
If you’re moving to Italy and looking for a good quality of Italian life while you’re at it, you’d best consider the northern regions of the Belpaese. In a time when Italy is struggling through a significant financial crisis, and…
Shopping in Italy: luxury brand shopping after skiing and hiking the Dolomites
In Italy’s Dolomite region, in Alto Adige, the town of Dobbiaco now hosts one of the most spectacular shopping malls in Italy. Housing more than 70 luxury brands, shopping in Italy now has a 600 square metre structure for those…
Summer holidays in Italy: Hotel Pineta in the Dolomites
With temperatures on the rise we all long for a bit of fresh air! The Mondo Ayurveda package deal offered by the Pineta Hotels Wellness Resort up in the Dolomites is an opportunity not to be missed; it includes 3…
Madonna di Campiglio new ski area to open in December 2010
The picturesque town of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites has partly lifted the veil on its much awaited new ski area which includes amazing ski slopes in Val Rendena and Val di Sole. The Dolomites region (including Pinzolo, da…
Italian ski season begins: Passo Tonale ski resort in Italy opens its slopes
We thought we’d update you on the Italian ski resort situation in case you want an early weekend deal for skiing in Italy as it’s currently snowing outside my window as I write. The “Passo Tonale” ski resort is already…