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Have you been thinking of planning a ski break in Italy’s ski region in 2024?

Do you want to really do it right?

Well, once you have secured your vacation rental in Italy and you’re on your way, all that’s left to do is to properly enjoy the excellent ski lifestyle that is on offer in Italy.

An integral part of this experience is warming up after a day on the slopes with a hot drink or an alcoholic drink... or both! The bombardino is a classic winter warmer from Italy and here is how you can make it at home while you look forward to your trip...

Those looking to go on a ski break in Italy have good reason to be informed about the snow forecast and when to expect snow coverage in Italy. However, those who also are dreaming of a winter break in Italy that boasts magical snowy landscapes might also be curious about when they should plan a trip. So, before you book your villa in Italy this winter, here is our guide to snow across the country…

Towering craggy peaks perfectly topped with snow, extraordinary glaciers, lush valleys, pretty towns plucked from the pages of story books – all this and much more can be discovered in the region of Trentino Alto Adige. Known for its ski resorts, its wild beauty, and its culture that blends Italian and Germanic elements, it is a place for adventure and incredible views and warming up with delicious things afterwards. So, if you’re interested in all of those things and more this winter, then why not start browsing our array of vacation rentals in Trentino-Alto Adige and begin planning a perfect getaway today…?

Those considering a ski break in Italy this winter will likely come across the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Considered one of the most fashionable ski resorts in the country, the so-called, “Queen of the Dolomites,” has been a popular winter sports destination since the 1930s and was put on the map internationally when it hosted the first Winter Olympic Games in Italy in 1956. Gorgeous, chic, and just a two hour drive from Venice, a vacation rental in Cortina d’Ampezzo is the ideal option for those looking to enjoy a perfect ski break in style in Italy.

For those who are thinking about planning a stay in one of our villas in Tuscany come autumn for an off-season getaway and who love nature and natural beauty, there is one particular area that many international tourists have yet to hear of but that should top your list of attractions. This is the Orbetello Lagoon.

One of the best preserved and most unspoiled natural areas in all of Italy, it consists of 1500 hectares of marshland along the Tuscan coast that is separated from the sea on the west and east by two 6km strips of land and by the Argentario headland. On a third strip of land that stretches into the centre of the lagoon, you will find the town of Orbetello itself and a bridge connecting it to Monte Argentario, creating a dramatic picture overall.