The Spa, Sport HotelHotel MelodiaThe Sport HotelHotel MelodiaHotel Melodiatwo exquisite hotelsThe Sport Hotel in Arabba and Hotel Melodia inPedraces Badia are two excellent hotel optionsfor Collett's guests in the Dolomites. We have hada long rapport with both and you can expectsuperb food and wine, along with the all theextra comforts one expects from a good hotel.hotel melodiapedraces badiaHotel Melodia is beautifully appointed and enjoyssensational views of the Fanes Massif from thebalconies of its lovely, modern and spaciousbedrooms. The hotel blends Tyrolean charm withnew concepts of comfort and style. A fire roars in the main bar for most of thewinter. There are beautiful walks from the dooralong riverside trails, through woodland andsnowy pastures. The ski lift is a five minute walk,but the 'on request' shuttle bus will get you therein under two. In the health spa, choose from theFinnish sauna or the steam bath and let thewhirlpool ease your muscles. There is also asolarium and a small gym. Our base is at HausValentin, two minutes walk along the lane andyou can drop in here as and when you please. sport hotel arabbaThe Sport Hotel in Arabba offers luxury amidstbeautiful furnishings and ornate woodwork,wonderful views and superb cuisine. It has theultimate location for skiers just yards from thepistes. In the beautiful bar and sitting areas, youcan perch on a stool with a beer or seek out aquiet corner and sink into an armchair with abook. Whilst informal and relaxed, dining herecomes with a pleasant sense of occasion. Thehealth spa has a fitness room, sauna, Turkishbath, splash pool, masseuse and more. For asupplement you can book an impressive luxurysuite. 64

Getting to us can be easy and inexpensive.You make your own travel plans but we arehappy to help and advise.Our nearest airports are Venice Marco Polo,Venice Treviso and Innsbruck. If you do notrequire a transfer, consider Verona, Milanand Munich. Contact us if you would like agood, competitive, 'no hidden extras' carhire package. Bear in mind the additionalcost of snow chains or winter tyres.Self-drivers should allow about 12 - 14 hoursfrom Calais. We can recommend overnightstopping places. Some people share thedriving and do the journey in one go. Peoplearriving by train in Venice, Treviso orInnsbruck will need to make their way to theairport to meet our transfers. Connectionsare generally quick, regular and good.airport transfersvenice, venice treviso & innsbruckWe offer a free airport transfer from VeniceMarco Polo and Venice Treviso. For £36 perperson return we offer transfers fromInnsbruck. This transfer is for the Easyjetservices from Bristol and Liverpool, as wellas the early Easyjet service from Gatwick.Our transfers are not personal taxis, soplease do not book a transfer unless you arerelaxed about the possibility of waiting. Wecan arrange car hire or taxi transport for youif you would prefer to eliminate thepossibility of waiting.Venice & Treviso- your transfer time isdetermined by the flight times and partysizes of all arrivals on that day. With coachesand minibuses, we try to minimise waitingand ensure everyone is in resort for dinner.Therefore, Venice-bound, we cannot collectanyone arriving after 5pm. Homebound, wecannot drop off for flights taking off before11am. The system generally works well. Innsbruck- as the Bristol & Liverpool flightsboth land mid morning, we should pick upeveryone by noon. We will also collect anyone on the 7.10amGatwick/Innsbruck service but not the laterGatwick services or any other serviceslanding later than 11am. *This service costs £36 per person whetheryou require a return or a single. Day of Departure- Venice-bound guestsshould expect an early start, although we tryto leave after breakfast whenever possible.Times are dictated by the flight times of allour transferees. Innsbruck-bound guests willleave at around 6am.Two weeks before your holiday, we will sendyou the exact times of your transfers withdetails of where to meet us. Unfortunately,getting to the Dolomites from the airports bypublic transport is neither quick nor easy.add a stay in veniceIn winter Venice can be a delight. It is coolerand less busy. Prices can be a little morereasonable too. At Collett's, we can help youadd a short stay in Venice at either end ofyour holiday. We have a handful of hotelsthat we can recommend, which are centraland reasonably priced. For a booking fee of£12 we will make the booking on your behalfand send you details of how to find thehotel. You can see these hotels atwww.colletts.co.uk/venicefree transfers to and from venice & trevisotransfers from innsbruck at a small supplementadd a winter break in venicecollett'swinter insuranceBeing insured is essential and westrongly recommend you buy acomprehensive holiday insurancepackage on booking. Collett's offers aninsurance policy that has beenspecifically designed to cover all aspectsof the holidays we feature (includingrecognised off-piste itineraries and anyguided winter mountaineeringexcursions) Full policy details areavailable on request and on our website. For 1-10 days, it costs £45 per person.Family policies are also available. Collett's Ltd t/a Collett's MountainHolidays is an Appointed Representativeof Global Travel Insurance Services Ltdand are happy to offer to you insurancethat has been arranged for us which isunderwritten by ETI International TravelProtection. Both companies areAuthorised and Regulated by theFinancial Services Authority (FSA).day offIn winter this is on Thursday. Breakfastis served and packed lunches areavailable. Dinner is not served. We arehappy to recommend a restaurant orpizzeria. Guests at the Sport Hotel andHotel Melodia are not affected. Thereare no organised itineraries.airport transfer timesPedraces Badia & CorvaraVenice and Treviso approx. 3hrsInnsbruck - allow 2hrsArabbaVenice and Treviso approx. 2¾hrsInnsbruck - allow 2½hrsOur Hotels & Other InformationSport Hotel Arabba, Hotel Melodia, Travel & Winter Holiday Insurance AustriaItalyVenice2¾hrsTreviso2½hrsVerona3¼hrsMilan4½hrsInnsbruck2hrsMunich4hrsTrentoBolzanoCortinaBellunoBrescia4hrsDolomitesBrunicoSwitzerlandZurichLakeComoLakeGardaCorvaraArabbaPedracesBadia65