Lake Como is an undeniably gorgeous destination in Northern Italy. While we’ve visited other bucket list spots in northern ...

Milan, Italy’s fashion and design capital, offers travelers a perfect blend of history, culture, and modern vibrancy. Start your journey in the heart of the city at the majestic Duomo di Milano, a ...

Villa Làrio is a remarkable place, a kind of vertical hotel hugging the lakeside cliffs of grey Moltrasio limestone. We had ...

If you dream of relaxing in a Mediterranean retreat surrounded by vineyards and olive trees while overlooking sparkling lake waters, you don’t have to fly to Lake Como, Italy — just hold that plane ...

Spring arguably affords the best views of Lake Como. Alpine peaks frame the view to the north — their white accents contrasting to stunning effect with the green slopes in the middle distance — while ...

Lake Como was formed by glacial motion roughly 10,000 years ago. Equipped with azure water, idyllic villages, and dramatic mountain views, it’s easy to see how Italy’s Lake Como has become one of ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Just as picturesque within the golden triangle of Bellagio, Varenna is a town in Lake Como with a more “locals” vibe – though it’s still packed in the summer, you’ll mostly see ...

Generations of Italians have vacationed in Lake Como, home to a bevy of charming towns that overlook a sapphire blue sea. These days, however, the whole world flocks to its shores. The best hotels in ...

There’s no shortage of luxury hotel competition in Lake Como, Italy. In 2022, Passalacqua opened to much fanfare for a newbie, while classics like the family-owned Grand Hotel Tremezzo have been ...

Hike up Monte Gambarogno for the best views in Ticino. Spend time on—or in—the azure waters of Lake Maggiore, Switzerland’s answer to Lake Como. Dine in a grotto-style restaurant serving simple ...