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Remote, secluded and surrounded by nature, these high-altitude escapes provide a breath of fresh air – and more often than not, a dose of luxury womanandhome.com 159

Prima ’s Andrew Pye breathes easier as he leaves the beach behind and chooses a summer break high in the Italian Alps

Turn back the hands of time, with curated trips where luxury and education are combined for an other worldly experience, from rail to literary inspired escapes

Ski the stunning slopes, then unwind with hearty food, roaring fires, and cosy chalet retreats – the perfect Alpine adventure