Anonymous wrote:Would love Dolomites hotel recommendations or rentals!

We loved Lido Palace.

Anonymous wrote:Anyone here who has skied Dolomites?

Yes, there are several threads on this already, which I and others responded to recently. Do a search for Cortina.

Anyone here who has skied Dolomites?

Dolomites are incredibly beautiful and not crowded the way Rome is in the summertime. The food where we were (Val di Gardena) was more Austrian than Italian, but very delicious nontheless. The hikes are easy and gorgeous. Most are downhill hikes on very well worn and well marked trails that have been there for a hundred years or more. Most people take a gondola to the top of a hike and then hike down. There are tons of options from easy to via ferrate (where you have to clip into the mountain). We stayed in an AirBnB. It was more basic than what we're used to in the US but very clean and comfortable. The only downside of the Dolomites is that there isn't a lot to do if it's raining other than shop in the little towns and you will get soaked doing that.

There is supposed to be an amazing cycling track around Lake Garda that sounds incredible: https://www.garda-outdoors.com/en/suspended-between-sky-and-lake-the-breathtaking-limone-sul-garda-cycle-path-that-captivates-the-world/

I've always wanted to go to the Dolomites. The NYT has some great travel articles. Please report back after you go! I'm glad you asked this question.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/travel/dolomites-italy-hut-hiking.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/travel/dolomites-hiking-running-travel.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/30/travel/what-to-do-in-the-dolomites.html

Would love Dolomites hotel recommendations or rentals!

The Dolomites has wonderful food -- some of the most spectacular charcuterie boards and Michelin star restaurants I've seen. Go for a long hike each day and eat your way through the fabulous food. Our kids really enjoyed a pizza making night (booked through the hotel) while we enjoyed a 2 star meal.

You'll love the fields with cows that have bells on their necks, it so charming to see and hear.

If you're into mountain biking, there's tons.

Anonymous wrote:Travel forums like Rick Steves for example

Isn’t this a travel forum? I often use this for research and often provide my experience to others that want to research. If you aren’t interested in doing that, no need to click!

I am a person who posted one Italy question, but there are at least two others (including this one) I did not.

It’s a popular place!

Lake Garda is beautiful. Less crowded than Como. Stay in Verona - close to Garda. You can fit Venice and Milan in your trip too. Have fun - it is such a beautiful part of the world!!

Travel forums like Rick Steves for example

Here’s a tip. Stop with all these threads and do some research.

We all know its the same person who is starting all these Italy threads.

Anyone have any tips?