Slalom across the Dolomites on skis Le Corbusier dubbed the Dolomites the most beautiful natural architecture on earth. The limestone peaks of the northern Italian Alps offer some of the world’s most exhilarating skiing. Not to mention a food scene that’s as starry as the clear night skies. Combine pistes and pasta on a multi-stop ski trip.
Venice La Serenissima is not so serene in the month of February, when the piazzas and palazzos throng with masked revellers. Carnevale is a busy time to visit Venice, but we have the lowdown on how to navigate the labyrinthine alleys and canals like a local.
Cooking Up a Storm If, like us, you believe the quickest way to understanding a culture is through its cooking, you’ll want to roll up your sleeves, don your apron, and get into the kitchen. From America’s last frontier, Alaska, to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the open-air markets and auberges of Provence, we’re rounded up the most delicious cooking classes for you.
L'Albereta, Italy L’ Albereta is one of the most effective —and enjoyable— ways to get in shape without giving up la dolce vita.