Lake Como, an enchanting lakeside retreat just 45 minutes from Milan, offers a tranquil contrast to the city’s hustle. This lake boasts stunning mountain views, quaint towns, and elegant villas with ...

Stretched over two chairs atop the skinny passenger deck of a 10-car ferry as it shuttles across Lake Como, I look south into the haze of Italy. I'm savoring the best of my favorite country with none ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When my mother first mentioned the idea of traveling to Italy for our respective 60th and 30th birthdays, ...

In a world where the term “luxury” is bandied about, it’s almost ceased to have any true meaning. I said “almost,” because there are still a handful of hotels where the term is still applicable. Villa ...

The Venetian island of Burano is known for fresh seafood, like tableside deboned Branzino, and a soft biscuit called bussola. Other notable dishes included Risotto alla Milanese in Varenna on Lake ...

Situated on the coast of the Ligurian Sea just south of Genoa and north of Cinque Terre, Rapallo is known for its temperate winters and leisurely Ligurian lifestyle. This Italian Riviera town of ...