Travel
- The Birds And Flowers Of Isola Madre. A Photo Essay
Isola Madre is like a bird sanctuary. And some incredible species can be found here, hiding among the luxurious vegetation. Ans since it is less crowded than Isola Bella, it makes for a relaxing stroll. The three Borromean Islands can be easily visited...
- Villa & Palazzo Aminta Hotel, Stresa. Luxury Overload
Aminta was a 16th century play about shepherds and nymphs living idyllic lives. And life at Villa & Palazzo Aminta Hotel can be just as fabulous and incredible. Not to mention romantic. Location Situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, on...
- Visiting The Romantic Borromean Islands On Lake Maggiore
Isolla Bella, views from the shoreline We dedicated an entire day of our trip on Lake Maggiore to visit its most famous attractions - the Borromean Islands. We started the day with a stroll on Stresa's shoreline and after admiring the magnificent...
- A Piece Of Heaven: The Gardens Of Villa Melzi On Lake Como
The Gardens of Villa Melzi along the shores of Lake Como are by far our favorite. And it's not only because the camellias, azaleas and rhododendron were in bloom when we visited in early May, it's also because of the wonderful vibe this gardens...
- Villa Carlotta. Luxury And Drama On The Lake
Villa Carlotta is one of the most famous villas around Lake Como in Italy. This aristocratic villa build at the end of the 1600's dominates the waters of the lake from the slopes of the hill. Nestled in between Cadenabbia and Tremezzo and only a short...
Travel
Exploring the Italian Lakes: Lake Como and Lake Maggiore
When it comes to Italian lakes, Lake Como is the first one to pop into people's minds, partly because of all the Hollywood movies filmed there, partly because a few years ago George Clooney bought a villa here. But if Como is my favorite Italian lake, Lake Maggiore is a very close second.
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| Lake Como from the gardens of Villa Melzi |
At the beginning of May, my husband and I went on a trip that covered both lakes. I must admit that for us, this turned out to be one of the most enjoyable trips ever. Because of the period of the year chosen, the gardens surrounding the lakes were in bloom. We also got spoiled rotten in some amazing hotels. The food was fantastic, plus we were lucky enough to have great weather as well.
While both lakes are very popular with tourists, they are also very different. Lake Como is extremely popular with the Americans (George Clooney is in part to be 'blamed' for this), while Lake Maggiore is mostly popular with the Swiss, French and German. Lake Como stands out for the luxurious villas and perfectly manicured gardens along the shores; Lake Maggiore on the other hand is perfect for lazy weekends, long walks among colorful houses and enjoyable atmosphere.
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| Ascona by night |
We managed to visit an impressive number of villas and gardens, including our all time favorite Gardens of Villa Melzi, Villa Balbianello where Star Wars and a James Bond movie were filmed, the grounds of Villa Serbelloni with its amazing views over the lake, and revisit the famous Villa Carlotta, to mention just a few.
We also visited the beautiful town of Ascona, in the Swiss part of Lake Maggiore, discovered the most romantic spot on the Italian riviera during a few relaxing days at Cannero, visit the magnificent gardens of Villa Taranto, and explored the breathtaking Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Pescatori near Stresa. It was a fun filled trip and we took a ridiculous number of photos which I can't wait to share with you in future posts.
We also visited the beautiful town of Ascona, in the Swiss part of Lake Maggiore, discovered the most romantic spot on the Italian riviera during a few relaxing days at Cannero, visit the magnificent gardens of Villa Taranto, and explored the breathtaking Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Pescatori near Stresa. It was a fun filled trip and we took a ridiculous number of photos which I can't wait to share with you in future posts.
- The Birds And Flowers Of Isola Madre. A Photo Essay
Isola Madre is like a bird sanctuary. And some incredible species can be found here, hiding among the luxurious vegetation. Ans since it is less crowded than Isola Bella, it makes for a relaxing stroll. The three Borromean Islands can be easily visited...
- Villa & Palazzo Aminta Hotel, Stresa. Luxury Overload
Aminta was a 16th century play about shepherds and nymphs living idyllic lives. And life at Villa & Palazzo Aminta Hotel can be just as fabulous and incredible. Not to mention romantic. Location Situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, on...
- Visiting The Romantic Borromean Islands On Lake Maggiore
Isolla Bella, views from the shoreline We dedicated an entire day of our trip on Lake Maggiore to visit its most famous attractions - the Borromean Islands. We started the day with a stroll on Stresa's shoreline and after admiring the magnificent...
- A Piece Of Heaven: The Gardens Of Villa Melzi On Lake Como
The Gardens of Villa Melzi along the shores of Lake Como are by far our favorite. And it's not only because the camellias, azaleas and rhododendron were in bloom when we visited in early May, it's also because of the wonderful vibe this gardens...
- Villa Carlotta. Luxury And Drama On The Lake
Villa Carlotta is one of the most famous villas around Lake Como in Italy. This aristocratic villa build at the end of the 1600's dominates the waters of the lake from the slopes of the hill. Nestled in between Cadenabbia and Tremezzo and only a short...