The Italian Livigno ski resort is not only one of the few remaining resorts that are tucked away from the prying eyes of the world but it still retains its duty free status (which is justified by its remote location and reliance on the tourism that the beautiful location brings). Charming and pretty the resort may seem isolated but it is actually well served by transport routes.
The Lombardy region in the Italian Alps has that truly rural Italian feel, the food is rustic, the people are friendly and the resort reflects the reliance on tourism that the locals feel, everybody is welcomed and everybody is encouraged to return year after year to this beautiful yet isolated part of the world.