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 ...

When my mother first mentioned the idea of traveling to Italy for our respective 60th and 30th birthdays, I told her there was only one destination I wanted on our itinerary: Lake Como. I’d never ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lake Como lives up to its status as an Italian paradise. The destination is brimming with eye candy—from ...

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 ...