As Italy gears up for the Winter Olympics, Lake Garda emerges as a serene escape, offering historic charm and natural beauty.

Some of the best bars, like Sky Bar, in the Italian Lakes offer views of the water The lakes are a relatively quiet holiday spot offering sedate nightlife options that are mostly limited to tranquil ...

The Lakes offer great shopping opportunities, with food and wines making for excellent souvenirs. From family-run shops brimming with local produce, excellent cheeses, cured meats, olive oils and ...

When I first saw Laghi di Fusine in my friend’s photos, it was love at first sight (which is difficult given how many different places we see on social media every day). However, the beautiful Fusine ...

If you’re looking for glitz and glamour, Lake Como is for you. You might recognise it from the final scene of James Bond’s Casino Royale. George Clooney also owns a villa on the lake’s shores. Go on a ...

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