So often, travelers think of Europe – especially the Mediterranean and Italy’s Lombard Lakes – as a purely summertime destination, perhaps not immediately considering a winter escape to a gem like ...

First things first: the Italian Lakes are beautiful. Balmy weather nurtures palms, olives, lemons and a profusion of villa ...

Just a short boat ride from Orta San Giulio lies the gorgeous island of San Giulio, dominated by a Benedictine monastery, home to a community of cloistered nuns. The island's only cobbled street is a ...

A Gothic castle tucked away on a dense green island in the heart of an azure blue lake? Sounds like something straight out of a storybook. But on the breathtaking waters of Lake Iseo in Lombardy, ...

Nestled between Lake Como and Lake Garda, Lake Iseo is Lombardy’s underrated gem, offering serene waters, charming villages, and the largest lake island in Europe, Monte Isola. Visitors can enjoy ...

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, ...

Italy’s lakes are known for their fantastic scenery and quaint villages. And while Lake Como often gets all the attention, there’s much more to see. Lake Orta in Piedmont, Lake Iseo in Lombardy, and ...

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Glide across the lake aboard a vintage Riva speedboat. Go for a tour and tasting at a winery in Franciacorta, where Italy’s premium sparkling wines are produced. Sample some lake fish and other local ...

Little known outside Italy, Lake Iseo is smaller than Lake Como but considerably quieter and more charming. With fewer sun-blotched tourists, and situated just north of the cities of Brescia and ...

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