Check In | August 28, 2019

SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SUPPLEMENT Page 2 DailyMail, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 S N THIS hectic world, there seem to be fewer places where we can really escape from the hustle and bustle of life. But imagine a break where your every whim is catered to as your stresses melt away in the middle of one of nature’s most magnificent mountainscapes… Sound too good to be true? Thankfully, not any more. The Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, opened its doors last month, and has transformed the way we can reconnect to nature – and ourselves – as never before. As you are driven along the winding roads carved through the Dolomites, your first sighting of the resort will be one of life’s jaw-dropping moments, leaving you bristling with excited anticipation. STUNNING BACKDROP NESTLED in this UNESCO World Heritage site is an innovative new take on the Alpine chalet; all sharp edges, triangles and zigzag lines, the wooden architecture reflects and complements the stunning forest backdrop in equal measure. The resort’s energy is supplied by renewable sources and it is committed to the neutralisation of its own emissions – the whole resort, in fact, has been I An idyllic cabin in thewoods getaway – especially if it boa world-class spa, impeccable mesmerising views up in the P E E K Sneak designed with sustainability particularly in mind. Once you step inside, the warm Italian oak wood and fabulous soft furnishings will make you feel as welcomed and relaxed as if you were visiting an old friend. First things first: take in the vista; it’s certainly something to behold. From every floor-to-ceiling pyramid window you can soak up the majesty of the Madonna di Campiglio landscape as grand firepits burn outside – and you’ll be able to see exactly what awaits you. Ask the expert Mobile-kitchen food is all the rage now, says Adam Caan of Chipsy n What inspired Chipsy? I was a fussy eater as a child. Chips were my staple food, always hand cut and odd shaped. I travelled Europe in my 20s and came across many shops selling double-fried chips with sauces: great product! I felt the UK was missing out. I met my business partner, Ramia, in 2015. With his support I put together an excellent team. Who doesn’t eat chips? Almost everything goes with chips! The people of the UK are accustomed to the flavour of frozen chips. It’s no challenge to win their hearts back with fresh-cut triple cooked chips. n Do you have set locations or routes? We have three vans, but no set location, and intend to stay mobile. Festivals are fun, but we’re concentrating on prepaid bookings: weddings, birthdays, corporate events. We are trialling locations in business districts in and around London. n What’s is your best seller? The chips alone – everyone loves a good chip! But pulled-beef poutine is our festival winner, made of threads of braised beef rib on a bed of fresh-cut triple-fried chips, covered with cheese curds, handmade poutine (gravy), garnished with fried onions, Parmesan and chives. n Where is the strangest place you have set up Chipsy? A Southend glamping site, deep in a forest – the trickiest place to drive a three-tonne chip truck. Contact Chipsy @chipsy_uk