Italian Lakes road trip? But don’t people visit the lakes to stay at grand hotels, stroll luxuriant gardens and cruise around on glam speedboats? They do. But if you like to drive, one of the most fun things to do is circumnavigate Northern Italy’s lakes by car. Like driving Mallorca, the majestic mountains and shimmering water … Read more
Things to do on Lake Como in the Italian Lakes region of Northern Italy include staying at a sumptuous lakeside grand hotel, exploring the beguiling village of Bellagio, doing a speed boat tour or scenic flight, and strolling the luxuriant gardens of the many splendid villas open to the public. Some allow picnics, so take … Read more
This classic Aperol spritz recipe makes the original Aperol spritz cocktail, a bittersweet Italian aperitif sipped all over Italy, most famously in Venice, especially in the summertime. It’s a taste of sunny summers in Italy in a glass that will brighten any day. It’s the perfect drink to sip right now wherever you may be. … Read more
Northern Italian wines are always a good idea and they taste even better when you’re in Northern Italy. Now is the time to travel to Northern Italy when the region is at its most beautiful, with sunshine and blue skies, winery cellar doors and tasting rooms are open, and wine experts offer tasting tours. These … Read more
Our Northern Italy itineraries have got you covered whether you’re planning to spend a weekend, week, two weeks or a month in Northern Italy – from a weekend in the Italian Lakes area and one week in Northern Italy on a one-week gourmet road trip or art and architecture adventure to a month in Northern … Read more