Cortina d’Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Eating Out in Classy Cortina d’Ampezzo

While there aren’t many among us hardworking mortal folk who can afford to bask in the lifestyle of the rich and famous every day (unless you really are rich and famous, in which case I guess you can!), there’s no harm in splashing out every now and again. So, if you feel the need to escape for a short, luxurious break, whether it’s for skiing in the winter or hiking in the summer, the glamorous northern Italian resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo is the ideal spot to get a taste of the lifestyle to which you’d love to become accustomed.

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A Serious Ski Weekend in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Renowned as one of the most glamorous destinations in the Italian Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo is not just a pretty face. While the spectacular mountain scenery and sophisticated village centre are certainly part of its charm, its extensive ski area and diverse slopes puts it front and centre for a ‘serious’ ski weekend. If you enjoy the benefits of a more sophisticated resort, and you want to get as much skiing in as possible in a short time, get together with some friends and plan a weekend to remember in Cortina. With a guaranteed season from the end of November until

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Celebrity Spotting on the Slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo

The ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo is located at the heart of the Valle d’Ampezzo in north-eastern Italy. In the early 1920s Ernest Hemingway became a trend setter in putting Cortina on the map when he first dropped in here to write one of his first published works. Little did he know that in the years to come his pretty mountain retreat would become a playground for the rich and famous. During the 1950s and 60s, Hollywood superstars including Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn frequented the resort earning it the reputation of Salotto dei Famosi. The