Where To Plan Your Next Relaxing Winter Escape in the Italian Alps
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The urge of planning Winter getaways is already on the rise. If you are looking for cozy, snow-tainted, winter-style getaways, we have a special list for you. After a second round lockdown, we have a strong feeling and belief that everyone is obsessing about escaping somewhere, or just anywhere, perhaps. Slopes might remain shut down during this winter season in Italy, but it will surely not refrain us from visiting the Alps even around Easter or Summer time.
Hotel & SPA Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano
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Located in San Cassiano, at the core of the Dolomites, a UNESCO signature land, Rosa Alpina is a family-owned 5 stars hotel, where warmth and sophistication come together to create a unique destination. Besides offering fine and ultra elegant accommodations, ranging from deluxe rooms to junior suites, the property offers a top floor penthouse with an exceptional view of the Dolomites peaks, as well as multiple bedroom chalets. This dreamy place is destined for those who seek for more than just a holiday. In fact, Rosa Alpina is the perfect home away from home, where worldwide guests who really need a sacred and magical retreat to unwind and refuel can easily reach to.
Rosa Alpina offers the exclusionary St. Hubertus restaurant starring the divine three Michelin stars Chef Norbert Niederkofler, whose mission is to embed the beauty and vivid character of the mountains into the dishes that he first envisions and then creates. His gastronomic philosophy which he has impeccably summarised and portrayed in his book “Cook the Mountain”, revolves around the concept of selecting and solely choosing local and seasonal ingredients in his recipes, keeping food waste to the minimum. Winner of a newly born recognition of the Michelin guide, the green star - which aims to recognise and praise sustainable and biodiversity achievements, Chef Niederkofler’s talent will surprise even the most sapient palates through an authentic and unique culinary journey.
Hermitage Cervinia, Breuil-Cervinia
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At the feet of one of the most sublime peaks of the Italian scenario, described by John Ruskin as “the most noble cliff in Europe”, you will find Cervino, one of the highest ski resorts in the world, also known as ‘Matterhorn’ for those standing on its Swiss side. Here, the enchanting chalet-style Hermitage is located. Hermitage translates the essence of the Italian mountain chic lifestyle with fine fabrics and natural woods surrounding the entire chalet, where an ever-increasing international audience loves to come back to. La Chandelle Restaurant offers extraordinary seasonal foods and the best selection of local cheese - where la Fontina tasting becomes a must. Dining in front of the snow-tainted panorama, will make you feel and truly live the calm and harmony that this unique landscape is capable of transmitting. The grand chalet offers a heavenly SPA for guests to relax after a long day of skiing and for those who want to restore themselves through health and beauty with exclusive wellness treatments and self-care programs, designed to enhance mind and body relaxation and regeneration.
LEFAY RESORT & Spa, DOLOMITI
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Like a hidden gem in the woods of the Dolomites, Lefay Resort & SPA stands tall, with a one-of-a-kind “bio-architecture” built with a selection of the finest materials, inspired by the graceful charm of the Dolomites. Not surprisingly, this resort is a certified as a ClimaHotel, thanks to its capability of meeting sustainability criteria and standards, championing the use of renewable energy. In line with Lefay’s intention of promoting a sense of wellness, calm and restoration, all suites are designed to overlook the mountain woods through majestic windows that lighten the guests rooms. The SPA, with its sauna treatments dedicated to the element of fire, together with an indoor and outdoor pool inspired by the element of water, will both contribute to an exclusive experience that will awaken all your senses in a harmonious path, “where ice and fire reside in the same space”. On top of this, guests can choose to dine in the Grual, an organic restaurant that will make you explore and flavour ingredients coming from different altitudes (High Mountain, Alpine Pasture and Valley Floor) through top quality menu proposals, or in the Dolomia restaurant, a unique place that allows its guests to have endless lunches and dinners in front of a picturesque, painting-like panorama. Do not forget to get cozy around the fireplace of the Sky Lounge and admire the beauty and unique elegance of the Dolomites peaks.
San Luis, Avelengo
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Situated above the valley of Merano, in Avelengo, and inspired by the natural reserve in which it is located, San Luis hotel has created a space where people can enjoy a heavenly private retreat. The lake surrounding this magical destination acts as a mirror that reflects the distant peaks.Without doubt one of the most beautiful and enchanting locations for a honeymoon, and a unique place that will make you feel and rediscover that long-awaited dream of living in the middle of nature.
At San Luis, you have the opportunity to sleep in luxury wooden chalets by the lake or in the forest. But, if you are looking for something even more special, and want to feel and live the magical power of nature, the luxury treehouses are exactly what your heart and soul are looking for. Four hectares of the property are dedicated to the cultivation of vegetables and berries thanks to Harald Gasser, who pursues the importance of searching natural sources of products, always paying close attention to sustainable methods and procedures. Craftsmanship, both in the architecture and in the gastronomic proposals, aims to translate this alpine experience into comfort and raw luxury. The spa offers a beautiful indoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor hydromassage spot situated in the middle of the natural lake, to allow guests to peacefully reconnect with their better selves.
