About the Dolomites
Our luxury ski chalets and hotels in Italy are set amidst some of Europe’s most scenic snowy paradises. Cortina d’Ampezzo offers wide empty pistes to a backdrop of the craggy Dolomites. It’s really good for beginners and also has some great cross-country ski trails to explore. Friendly Plan de Corones is a great entry point for the 12 ski areas that make up the vast Dolomiti Superski area. Coupled with one of the world's most modern gondola systems and more views of the pink-tinged Dolomite peaks, it’s very hard to beat. And you’ll find some of Italy’s best skiing in Selva Gardena with the huge Sella Ronda circuit to cruise, including the thrilling Val Gardena downhill race piste. Once belonging to Austria, the resort offers Tyrolean charm coupled with Austrian hospitality. Multi-coloured, traditional houses line the roads and attractive wooden chalets dot the mountain slopes. As you’d expect, the dining options in Italian ski resorts are multiple and exceptionally good. From mountainside huts serving up traditional dishes to keep you going on an exciting day’s skiing, to Michelin-starred restaurants offering the best in fine dining for unforgettable evenings out, there’s delicious food for even the most discerning palates.
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Time Zone
GMT +1hr
Language
Italian
Currency Information
The Euro (€) is the official currency of Italy. Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money Matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping Suggestions
You are not expected to tip on top of restaurant service charges, though leaving a small amount is common practice. If there is no service charge, you might consider leaving 10%/15%, but it is not obligatory. In bars any small change is left as a tip. Tipping taxi drivers is also not mandatory but suggested.
