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Let’s face it: We’re all nostalgic for winters
as they once were: snowy, hushed, magical. Here’s where to find the best white stuff this season— whether you’re chasing powder, a wintry cure, or the aurora borealis. EDITED BY KLARA GLOWCZEWSKA

Agustina Lagos Marmol, Founder & Managing Director, Dolomite Mountains talks to YOLO Journal about her company and shares her favorite experiences in the Dolomites.

With lower prices, fewer crowds, and generally pleasant weather, fall is one of the best times for a European vacation.

To speak of the Dolomites is less about describing a place or region and more about describing a state of being. Maybe this is why it was granted the designation of a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. The Dolomites are home to some of the most breathtaking ski resorts in the world, where natural beauty and high luxury are seamlessly intertwined. Comprising multitudes of villages, valleys, and towns ranging from the sophisticated (almost cosmopolitan) elegance of Cortina d’Ampezzo to the hidden gems of Val Gardena and Alta Badia, the Dolomites perfect that unique blend of adventure and elegance we crave. Here, winter sport is a lifestyle, not a hobby, and hospitality is pushing the boundaries of innovation. The region boasts 12 ski resorts and a massive network of more than 400 lifts and almost 800 miles of ski runs, including the legendary Sella Ronda.

On a ski safari with Dolomite Mountains, swish down the world-class slopes against a backdrop of limestone pinnacles, skiing from valley to valley, or hotel to cozy alpine inn on wide groomed runs, and riding up on 450 chair lifts and gondolas. Dolomiti Superski is the world’s largest network of lifts across 12 ski resorts, so you’ll never have to ski a run twice.

..."All-inclusive definitely does not mean budget travel, especially at the luxury end, but it usually means value travel, as you get a lot of bang for your buck without egregious extras. But while the ski industry is a space that needs all-inclusives more than many other types of travel, and the range of options keeps increasing, these types of skiing and snowboarding trips have been largely overlooked even by savvy travelers. While most know that this strategy works for warm weather destinations, few realize there are many variants on all-inclusive winter vacations."...

A trip to Italy is a beautiful, special, and almost sacred experience, so don’t screw it up by taking bad advice. I do not know every local specialist—and I hope to keep finding more—but I know several experts I would recommend for different kinds of travel. Or use a good travel advisor, something I recommend for all travel (Read my article Why You Need A Travel Agent More Than Ever here at Forbes), and communicate with them to ensure they are on the same page in terms of sourcing these kinds of local experts. If they are good, they will already be familiar with several of these companies.
By Larry Olmsted

This year, travel to one of the healthiest places on earth. We asked Blue Zones expert Dan Buettner for tips on visiting these five destinations, and ways to incorporate longevity habits into your own life.

The fastest route isn’t always the most adventurous one, our contributor reports after taking the vintage “snow train” from Rome to the Dolomite’s most famous ski town, Cortina d’Ampezzo.

If you have a particular outdoor or travel passion, be it hiking, biking, golf or skiing, there’s a bucket list trip for you to experience this year. These are all options I have specialized in for three decades, and I continually try new outfitters and new destinations to find the best trips on earth—so I figured I’d kick off the New Year by sharing some of that expertise.

My new love affair - with the divine Dolomites (and its amazing snow-making): MARK PALMER on why this 'special part of Italy' trumps the Alps for ski holidays
Mark skis the famous Sella Ronda, 'arguably the greatest ski circuit in Europe'
You can now fly direct into the Val Gardena region of the Dolomites, Mark says

Looking for ideas and inspiration on where to go and what to try next year? We have you covered.

SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING boomed when travel resumed as the world reawoke: great news for resorts, but not always so good for travelers. Last winter saw record crowds at many of the most popular resorts, lift lines that became infamous viral media sensations, and staff shortages that closed or limited restaurants and services. Fortunately, there is an easy solution for your next great ski vacation, because there are plenty of places where you can beat the crowds with awesome terrain and amenities—you just have to choose wisely.

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ANDRAZ-CASTELLO DI ANDRAZ
Photo exhibition:
T R E P I N D A N G A
The mountains are only the background.
Photographer Marcello Cominetti

The Dolomites have long been a top destination for skiers traveling from the UK, and even draw lots of visitors from neighbors with their own great skiing, such as Switzerland and Austria...

"For those looking to get away to the cold, new and reimagined hotels in New England, The Alps and beyond offer stylish accommodations near the snow."

Skiers who value massages as much as moguls will find a slower pace in the Italian Dolomites this winter

Since summer is prime vacation travel time and many Americans are starting to plan their return to travel right now, I’m devoting June to profiling and speaking with the women who run some of the best tour operators in the business....

If the thought of skiing the same slopes for a week bores you, try a guided ski safari through the Dolomites where even novice skiers can explore a variety of lodges, historic sites and ski in/ski out museums

The Dolomites’ sky-piercing summits, highland meadows and verdant valleys offer a utopia of outdoor adventure, hearty cuisine and wellness pursuits in the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Italy