Where to go on holiday in Italy in March when nature slowly awakens with its colors and the climate starts to get milder? From north to south, Italy is an infinite sequence of magnificent places to visit at any time of the year, but even more so when everybody want to spend more time outdoor, even though the air is still crisp. Here are some excell...

The list of The World's 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London, and includes industry-defining hotels from 35 different locations across six continents worldwide. This long-awaited list is 50 Best's first foray into the travel space, and its first new global ranking since the launch of The World's 50 Best Bars...

At the foot of the Italian Alps in the Northern Italian region of Lombardy, Lake Como and its surrounds has been renowned for centuries as a playground for VIPs, with its bounty of exclusive boutiques, yacht clubs, and villas set against innumerable fairytale villages. Yet it’s also been a source of inspiration for countless artists and intellectua...

Imagine receiving a postcard picturing a beautiful village overlooking the calm and intense blue waters of a lake, surrounded by the majestic mountain landscape of the Alps foothills, the houses that stand out with their warm colors in contrast with the lush surrounding nature and, above all, an ancient bridge that connects two banks of the same to...

Lake Como is a favourite destination for international tourism and attracts visitors in all seasons of the year. It offers a special spectacle: a sheet of water surrounded by mountains, with picturesque villages that offer emotions and postcard landscapes. You can discover all these locations and their activities by visiting the free beaches on Lak...

On each visit to Italy, it happens. Step onto the streets of Rome or Florence or in this latest case Milan, and you immediately feel like you are dressed like a slob by comparison with the locals. It seems that for every Italian man, whether he is a pensioner or a teenager, the cut of the clothes is always just right, no matter if it’s an Armani su...

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 streets of the city of Como, and the hamlets with breathtaking views that will never make it into a guidebook. Lake Como is one of those dreamy places that...

Long before George Clooney moved to these shores, Lake Como was already an inspiring destination for novelists, poets and painters. The labyrinthine streets and stairways twisting through lakeside promenades offer a fairy-tale setting with voluptuous villas that attract the international jet set and gardens that seem straight out of a storybook. Fo...

Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Como, Bellagio is a stunning Northern Italy town that exudes charm and elegance. Often referred to as the "Pearl of Lake Como," Bellagio's cobbled streets, historic villas, and breathtaking views make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. This guide...

Many visitors end up visiting the lakeside city of Como, especially as a day trip from nearby Milan or Venice. However, many travelers fall in love with the tranquil atmosphere of the Como area overall, deciding to spend 2 or even 3 days in Lake Como.  And it’s no wonder — Lake Como is one of the most scenic lakes in all of Europe, with crystalline...