Dolomites Supersummer Card -access to 100 lifts in 3 Provinces of Italy The exclusive SuperSummer Card, valid all summer long, entitles you to use more than 100 lifts in all 12 valleys of the Dolomites. Go up on high and let yourself be enchanted by this wonderful panorama Over 100 open lifts are accessible with one ticket, the SuperSummer lift pass. Seemingly unattainable heights can be reached via the ski lifts also operating in summer time and there are many different price packages to...

EXCURSIONS ON THE NICEST PATHS OF THE DOLOMITES Alta Badia, in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage, is the ideal starting point for interesting discovery hikes. If you want to know more about the origin of the Dolomites, the flora and fauna living in these unique mountains, then you should not miss a guided hike with a local Alpine guide. The local tourist offices can provide more information on the best routes, organise guides or give you more useful tips so you can immerse...

If it feels like selling your home is taking forever you're not alone. New research by some of the most popular property portals has found that more than a quarter of properties currently for sale have been on the market for 6-12 months. Of course, a number of factors influence the property market, from the overall demand to the price and presentation, the seller can make a few simple changes to the property for sale to attract more potential buyers. If some properties are selling in...

Beyond beaches and bathing suits By the time summer in Tuscany rolls around, most residents and visitors make a beeline for the coastline, seeking refuge from big crowds and blazing temperatures. Truth be told, though, you'll find both of those things beachside, too. Beyond this conundrum, there are plenty of exciting reasons to stay put in the landlocked cities (or take part in something in a beach town that doesn't require putting on a swimsuit). Summer is a vibrant season in the...

Stricter terms for home loans have been introduced across the board as a result of a recent Central Bank directive aimed to establish “minimum standards and create a level playing field” for banks. Though the measure targets both first-time buyers and those seeking to acquire a second property for real estate, tougher conditions apply for the latter. Sources in the banking sector mentioned that this move could be a sign that the regulators are worried about the increasing exposure to the...