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 ...

The artist Nancy Cadogan first visited Lake Como in 2002 with her boyfriend, Edward Guinness, whose family—descendants of the brewery founder—own a waterfront villa there. Ed is now her husband, and ...

Forget the Amalfi Coast, Capri and the Riviera. The hottest destination in Italy these days is Lake Como. About an hour’s drive north of Milan, the region has an unbelievably picturesque setting that ...

Riding around Lake Como is one of cycling’s great experiences — a stunning mix of challenging climbs, fast descents, and postcard-perfect views. My loop from Hotel Il Perlo in Bellagio took in the ...

ChatGPT can’t tell you this story. Here, one of Italy’s most prestigious places is laid bare in the personal, intimate accounts of its hoteliers, chefs, and residents. The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni ...

The Villa D'Este hotel on Lake Como. Sitting at the outdoor restaurant at the Villa D'Este hotel on Lake Como, I watched the lights twinkle on in the village on the far shore. The green hillsides that ...

The bustling heart of the lake, Como is where most journeys begin. Stroll its medieval center, admire the Gothic-Renaissance Como Cathedral (one of Northern Italy's most important churches), and stop ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for an amazing pizza in Como, l'ideale Pizza Contemporanea & Bistrot Como is the freshest – and tastiest – you'll find. Offset from the street and a mere two ...

Italy’s Lake Como is so spectacular that it’s easy to see why celebrities such as George Clooney (still recovering from a motorcycle accident and yes, he was wearing a helmet) and Sir Richard Branson ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The best things to do in Lake Como include slow walks and historic properties - FRANK LUKASSECK Nestled at the foot of the Alps, ...