LUXURY, GLAMOUR, AND A GLASS OF BUBBLY: ITALY'S FABULOUS LAKES REGION

From the capital city of Milan to the mountainous borders of Switzerland, Lombardy the very best of Italian sophistication. The region is studded with three glistening lakes, Como, Garda, and Iseo, where plunging mountainsides slip gracefully into the still waters, bespeckled with colorful villages and timeless resorts. It’s no wonder the region has been the destination of A-listers throughout history, with notable visitors including Napoleon, Winston Churchill, George Clooney, and Gianni Versace. For lovers of active travel, Lombardy offers dreamscapes for all enthusiasts ranging from cyclists to skiers, and the Franciacorta vineyards boast Italy’s version of champagne. Excellent wine is always followed by outstanding gastronomy, and Lombardy’s heavenly dishes, like creamy risotto and polenta, are no exception. Romantic and suave, the elegance of Lombardy beckons all lovers of exquisite travel.