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There’s no better feeling than travelling the world with man’s best friend! While most people solo travel or go with family or friends – some of you would love to bring your pet abroad. We can’t blame you! Bringing your pet to explore the world with you seems like a super exciting experience! Especially if you ever decide to bring it to the beautiful scenery of the Italian Alps. However, you should keep in mind that there are some minor rules you will have to follow, as well as some things you have to be aware of. 

Gathered at over 1,200 meters above sea-level, you can find three main types of honey; rhododendron honey, millefiori honey and lastly, fir honey. Without a doubt, honey produced in high-mountain altitudes is one of the best you could ever taste. However, cultivating this type of honey is considered to be extremely difficult, even if it’s a good season. But as a result, it generates a super unique and delicate flavour incomparable to any other honey. Continue reading to find out more.

The valley was once an important mountain pass for many centuries. As for today, the Valtellina is one of the best destinations for outdoor excursions, authentic Northern Italian cuisine and their exquisite wines. We must say, many travellers are missing out on this unique location as the Valtellina is often overlooked! So if you’re debating whether to go there or not, here are our top reasons why you should visit the Valtellina valley:

At Albergo Miramonti, one of our all-time favourite antipasti for our restaurant is the Valtellinese classic – Sciatt. Sciatt is essentially cheese-filled buckwheat fritters originating from the Valtellina valley. The gooey cheese used for this is called ‘Valtellina Casera’, the same cheese to dress the local dish ‘Pizzoccheri’. Sciatt is crunchy, gooey and absolutely delicious! We would recommend anyone traveling to Valtellina to try this delicacy.

The mammoth mountains that surround Albergo Miramonti are only one part of the diversity of landscapes that make Northern Italy. From quaint villages to famous cities, there is a destination for everyone to fall in love within our region. There are so many great things to discover about Northern Italian Culture! Keep reading to discover 4 must-see cities in Northern Italy.

The debate between taking the train or renting a car is common amongst travellers going into Europe. Each transportation method has its pros and cons, but inevitably, it depends on the circumstances of the country as well as the preferences of the individual. Generally, Italy has a robust transportation system, with excellent, well-developed ports, rails and roads. So, with whatever mode of transport you choose, we’re sure that it will be a mostly comfortable journey.

Motivation and Inspiration Day has arrived and here at Albergo Miramonti, we’re thinking about what lies ahead this year. So, today we thought we would look at ways we can all inspire and motivate ourselves in our day-to-day lives and live the best life we possibly can! Have a read of this article for 4 tips to stay motivated and inspired this year.

One of the most amazing things about being situated in the beautiful Italian Alps is the abundance of activities our guests can try. There are endless amounts of things to do near us for every kind of person. Have a read of this article to find out more.

We’re excited to announce that Albergo Miramonti has been featured in the award-winning Suitcase Magazine. As an organisation, they have the aim to inspire people to discover the wonders of different destinations and cultures in the world.

Who doesn’t love a trip down to the Christmas markets during the festive season? The streets are lit up with twinkling lights, the hustle and bustle of the craftsman selling their goods and the magical atmosphere that fills the air - there’s nothing quite like it! Have a read of this article to discover 5 Christmas markets in Northern Italy that you need to visit!

There’s no better season to visit the Italian alps than in the winter. We’re sure that you’ve seen the countless images of snow-covered mountains, with white coniferous trees adorning the landscape - it truly looks like a winter wonderland. Read below for more of the best reasons why you should visit the Italian alps this winter.

Hotel Miramonti has now won 2 ‘Award-winning’ titles by major organisations - the International Property Awards, and now the BigSEE Interior Design Award. Check out this article to find out more about the award.

Wine and cheese - the ultimate pairing in the culinary world; and there is nothing more satisfying than finding the perfect match. However, many consider the task to be quite challenging as there are thousands of cheese and wine combinations. In Hotel Miramonti, we love to use local Italian cheeses for our delicious Italian Dishes in our Restaurant in the Alps. We believe it is important to select the right wine to complement the dish so that the flavours harmonise with each other.  So, if you are attempting to match wines and cheeses together, look no further! Here are some basic rules to follow when pairing Italian cheese and wine.

At Hotel Miramonti we want to do our part in educating and helping to protect the environmental issues like climate change and the depletion of the atmosphere. Due to the ozone layer’s causal links to climate change, and with the Alpine glaciers melting rapidly, we are keen to educate and give a series of ways on how you can prevent ozone layer depletion. Have a read of this article to discover why the OZone layer is so important and how we can help to prevent further damage.