There’s nothing quite like snow melting off your skis while you sip hot chocolate next to a crackling fire. If you’re planning to sell a ‘travel Europe in winter’ package, such visions may be the heart of the dream you’re promoting. But as every good holiday planner knows, the difference between a skiing holiday and skiing heaven comes down to a few key factors.
Holiday Planning
When can be just as important as where.
Waiting in line only to have your runs cut short on overcrowded slopes quickly sucks the joy from what should be a liberating experience. If you’ve ever been caught on a congested mountain because of poor Christmas planning, you’ll know that nothing ruins a winter getaway faster than being unable to do the thing you travelled there to do in the first place.
While many people opt into the first package they see on Google, the well-prepared traveller knows that quality beats quantity. Whether that’s consulting with a professional travel agent, spending a little more on customer experience, or simply realising that only optimising for price alone is the fastest way to have an entirely forgettable holiday.
For instance, a quick Google search of skiing holidays yielded all the usual suspects with a host of slashed price discounts, but it was only on about the third or fourth result that we started finding superior packages. Take the Dolomites in Italy. They’re part of the Alps, the quintessential skiing destination to some.
But you may be surprised to learn the Dolomite Mountains are a place with a rich history of adventure sports and mountain climbing. Nearly a hundred and fifty years of pedigree! They even hold a yearly bicycle road race through all seven mountains. Not only is it a UNESCO world heritage site, but The New York Times commends the Dolomites, noting they’re renowned for skiing. Now that you have the where, consider the when.
Luckily the awesome boutique hotels of the Dolomites can help elevate your skiing holiday to skiing heaven. Ski when it’s fresh, not full, enjoying a family-focused holiday in a winter wonderland at great value for an unforgettable experience.
Exclusivity
The only thing worse than full slopes are bad slopes.
But rest easy, knowing that many of the hotels help their guests get the most from their day with an exclusive shuttle bus. Boutique Hotel Nives, for instance, has a shuttle service that takes guests twice daily to the Ciampinoi gondola lift, the Costabella chair lift, and the Nives practice slope.”
As well as a spa, two incredible restaurants, and the possibility of booking a private table in their exclusive wine cellars. In addition to their existing 4-person cellar, Nives will also be introducing their "Magnum" 12-person cellar which is currently under construction! Enjoy the pastoral paradise of Northern Italy on a cross-country skiing trip or sip chianti overlooking the Lago Di Braies, the largest lake in the Dolomites.
Personal Touch
No one wants unhappy clients, so entrust them into the hands of professionals. If you’d like to learn more about the region, the incredible hospitality partners, and the awesome adventures on offer, The Modern Luxury hosted our October webinar which focused on this topic. Stay tuned for our upcoming webinar in 2023.
