Blu Hotel Natura & Spa, Folgaria, Italy

· 2 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 2 minutes' walk to the bus stop · 20 minutes' walk to the lift, ski school meeting point and nursery slopes

Nature and relaxation are the big themes here, from the eco-friendly design that’s inspired by the four elements – earth, air, water and fire – to the super chic pool and spa.

The adults-only hotel’s built from stone and spruce and larch wood, while the light colours and big windows give it that airy feel. As for water and fire, well the My Vitalis spa has those covered – go for a few lazy lengths in the connected indoor and outdoor pools, then turn up the heat in the hot tub and saunas. After that, your evenings are devoted to 3-course dinners followed by a drink or two in the bar.

Time to hit the slopes? It’s around a 20-minute walk to the lifts and ski school, or you can just hop on the local bus instead.

· My Vitalis Wellness & Spa with connected indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, bio sauna, Finnish sauna, women-only sauna, Turkish bath and relaxation room · extra charge for massages and treatments · restaurant · bar and lounge · sun terrace · free WiFi · ski room with heated boot rack · extra charge for laundry facilities · lift to all floors · 39 rooms

All rooms are non-smoking and have a satellite TV, free WiFi, telephone, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, safe and extra charge for minibar.

Twin room - sleeps 2: Twin beds or double bed, private shower and WC.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, extra single bed, private shower and WC.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €10 per night, payable locally.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 3-course evening meal with starter buffet and choice of courses · weekly regional evening meal · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included