Secret weddings, often called elopements, are becoming a more intentional way for couples to celebrate their relationship, without the noise and expectations of a large event. Instead of focusing on guest lists and logistics, the emphasis shifts to what really matters: exchanging vows, choosing meaningful and unique wedding bands, and creating a moment that feels…
Monte Specie / Strudelkopf Summit This point in the hike marks roughly 1km from the Monte Specie / Strudelkopf summit. Continue to follow the route all the way up hill – it’s a little unforgiving, but manageable. At about 2,200 meters you’ll reach Strudelkopfsattel, which is the perfect spot for a quick rest and to admire…
Lago di Braies Parking There are 3 main car parks at Lago di Braies, P4, P3 and P2, plus P1 about 5.5km away. A map of their locations can be found on the official Pragser Tal website. P4 Parking This is a large car park, located closest to the lake (less than 5 minutes walk)….
Ra Valles to Cima Tofana (3,244m) And now your final stop: Cima Tofana. A dramatic arrival at one of the Dolomites tallest peaks – and perhaps our visit was a bit more dramatic than others… We’re pretty fearless when it comes to most things. The final cable car was built in 1971 – and it…
Other Things to do in Bruges at Christmas Climb the Belfry Tower For one of the best views of Bruges, make sure you squeeze in a trip to the top of the tower. Whether you’re in Bruges for one day or longer, secure your tickets first thing in the morning. The tower is very popular…
Our Suggested Prosecco Road Itinerary (and some highlights along the way) ConeglianoWe started our trip along the Strada del Prosecco with a stop in Conegliano. This is an ideal starting point with a medieval old town and a 10th-century castle overlooking it all. We however stopped off here for a cheese tour at tasting at…
Baita Sofie & The Seceda Summit From Baita Daniel, it’s another 300m of ascent to the summit — not the longest climb, but your thighs will definitely feel it. For us, with snow underfoot, the trail was easy to follow thanks to the footprints of hikers ahead, but the compacted snow and ice made it…
Pools, Beach & Activities While we may not have made the most of our villa in the way we hoped, it did mean we got to take full advantage of the wider hotel facilities. Pools The huge waterfall pool is the main communal pool and showstopper. It’s complete with cascading water and wooden loungers shaped…
Afternoon Exploring Next on our list was a visit inside St Mark’s Basilica. Thankfully we pre-booked our tickets online as the queues were insane! We found our fast-track entrance and spent the rest of our time gawping at the interior. The place is covered in stunning gold mosaics with vast golden domed ceilings. There is…