Lake Como is an undeniably gorgeous destination in Northern Italy, and Varenna is truly one of the most beautiful towns on the lake (Bellagio and Varenna were for sure my favorite towns we visited on ...

On Lake Como, leisure gets an upgrade. You can sip a Negroni in a centuries-old piazza, hike up to a castle before lunch, and still have time for a swim beneath a waterfall—all before the evening ...

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 ...

It should come as no surprise that vine-friendly plots intersperse the steep, bristly terrain squished between the lake and the Alps. Though Lake Como’s newish wine denomination, Terre Lariane IGT, ...

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. It’s hard to think of Lake Como without thinking ...

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 ...

Lake Como has long been a cherished destination for visitors seeking a combination of Alpine grandeur and Italian sophistication. When I arranged my journey for early June, I envisaged a peaceful, sun ...

For many American travelers, a Lake Como vacation is representative of the idyllic Italian summer escape writ large. As such, it continues to be among the top-trending destinations not only in Italy, ...

When it comes to the Italian Lakes District, Lake Como tends to hog the spotlight, but it’s far from the only beautiful body of water worth spending time on. Aside from Como, there’s Lake Iseo, Lake ...

The best things to do in Lake Como include slow walks and historic properties - FRANK LUKASSECK Nestled at the foot of the Alps, Lake Como is dotted with dreamy villages and historic lakefront villas, ...