You may not hear about many celebrity sightings on Lake Maggiore; there are no Clooney-caliber stars who spend their summers here boating with their A-list friends. Instead, there are small towns, ...

Clear blue water, mountain backdrops and grand villas make the Italian lakes some of the most romantic landscapes in Europe. From the famous northern lakes to quieter volcanic and coastal basins, ...

The restaurant and Italian garden at Passalacqua, a 24-room villa overlooking Lake Como. Photo Credit: Passalacqua In the autumn, when the crowds have thinned along the shores of Italy's Lake Garda ...

Tourists regularly flock to Italy to enjoy its beaches and islands, they admire its historical cities – and of course they enjoy the food. Recently, they’ve been coming in far greater numbers, leaving ...

The western branch of this northern Italian lake is its highlight, home to romantic villas and revamped waterfront promenades in pretty Como city. Lake Como is best known for its views and romantic ...

On the shores of Lake Iseo: exploring Italy's lesser-known lake district The smallest of Italy's great lakes, this scythe-shaped squiggle of water is home to fishing villages tucked into deep bays, ...