A perfect destination for travellers seeking the true charm of northern Italy!

From serene waterside strolls to grand villas, find out how a smartly timed trip transforms this typically expensive Italian ...

Several times a year, I’m fortunate enough to cruise up and down the deep waters of Italy’s mountain-fringed Lake Como. I have explored the tourist sights and lesser-known villages, the stately ...

Dina Branham first visited Italy more than a decade ago and, like generations of travelers before her, fell head-over-heels in love. More vacations followed, and Branham found a favorite spot, Lake ...

Just a short drive from the city, you can explore serene lakeside retreats. These destinations provide a peaceful escape from ...

Built in 1766 by an aristocratic Austrian family, Villa Gina was reportedly named after a character in the 18th-century Stendhal novel “Chartreuse de Parme,” part of which is set on Lake Como. The ...

Italy’s lakes are known for their fantastic scenery and quaint villages. And while Lake Como often gets all the attention, there’s much more to see. Lake Orta in Piedmont, Lake Iseo in Lombardy, and ...

Scenic view of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. With a nickname like “the land of eternal spring,” Guatemala had been on my radar ever since its bougainvillea-draped Antigua and the dreamy blue expanse of ...

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 ...