“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking – it’s time to get adventurous!” Well, no, I’m not actually a cruise captain or pilot, but I do have the goods on the top five star adventure holidays and best luxury…
Just being in the mountains is an amazing experience, but where should you go in the Alps if you want a one a once-in-a-lifetime luxurious European skiing holiday? Well a good place to start would be the 13 best luxury…
With good weather, great food and epic crags, Italy rock climbing holidays are pretty special. The best places to rock climb in Italy include regions such as the Dolomites, Aosta, Scilly, Sardinia, Tuscany and the Italian Riviera. From the mountainous…
What are the best adventures in Italy? This is a country full of opportunity – brimming with culture and incredible landscapes. All of which means finding the best Italian activity holidays for you can be tricky. Luckily, we’re here to…
It doesn’t matter if it is Mother’s Day, your mum’s birthday or you just want to treat her, taking your mother away on holiday is tricky. And if you are looking at active holidays with your mother it is even…
The rise of gastro adventure travel is not new – it has been gathering pace for more than a decade. So we thought we’d look at the phenomenon in a little more detail. Plus of course recommend some of the…
It is not easy to formulate a list of the top resorts to snowboard in Europe. This is mainly because it depends on what you want from a snowboarding trip. So to rank the best European snowboarding holidays we have…
Looking for a luxury hiking holiday in the Dolomites? These stunning mountains have more than their fair share of top quality hotels. Find out how my wife and I got on in this review of Adler Hotel in Ortisei, Italy.…
Do you love adventure but also feel you deserve to be pampered during your holiday? Then five star activity holidays are definitely the way to go. This list of the best luxury adventures offers the perfect combination of superior accommodation…
Fabulous food, friendly people, stunning mountains and great snowboarding across a vast area, pretty much describes the Dolomiti Superski area. Want more detail? Then check out this review of Dolomites snowboarding holiday in Val Gardena. I first visited Val Gardena in 2013 and…
Looking for a luxurious mountain biking trip in a stunning destination? Then a Val Gardena MTB holiday in Ortisei might be just the ticket. Check out this review of Adler Dolomiti and the epic mountain biking holiday they offer in…
Like the sound of exploring one of the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges by moonlight? Then you should try night hiking in the Dolomites. During the 2018 summer the ADLER Dolomiti hotel is adding this magical experience to its Ortisei active…
It’s almost time. The clocks have gone back, the thick duvet is down from the attic and the heating is on… Soon boards, skis, snowshoes, thermals and goggles will be coming out to play. But what are the best winter sports…
A few weeks ago I was lucky to be in the Dolomites mountain biking in Italy. Staying at the lovely Adler Dolomiti Spa Resort, I was given the choice of riding a normal mountain bike or an electric mountain bike. So…
Explore the jagged peaks and rugged landscapes of a UNESCO site in an eco-friendly way as you eMTB the Dolomites. A Val Gardena electric mountain biking holiday opens up the trails to riders of all ages, fitness and abilities, to explore one…
Italy is a nation that loves its cycling, and cyclists everywhere love their food – especially pasta. So it’s no surprise that Italian bike tours are proving a top attraction for serious riders and food lovers, with gastronomic cycling holidays in…
With more than 1,000 kilometres of trails to ride, Val Gardena mountain biking holidays in the Dolomites offer world-class riding. Discover 30+ well-signposted MTB trails for all ability levels, located between 700 and 2,450 metres in Italy’s incredible Dolomite Mountains.…
You’ve probably heard of the three peaks challenge in the UK but just imagine taking on four in one day. That’s exactly what you get, with the four peak challenge Dolomite hiking holiday in Val Gardena. It’s a unique hiking…
Italy can get forgotten by skiers looking for their next Alpine holiday. But it should be a serious contender. From exclusive resorts that are as much about the glamour as the skiing, to friendly village resorts that families will love:…
