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This Lake Como hotel has been voted the world’s best – here’s why
As Passalacqua in Italy is ranked number one on a list of the 50 best hotels on earth, our expert recounts what it's like to stay there
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The perfect little Italian lake you’ve probably never heard of
Overlooked Lake Mergozzo was once part of its bigger and more familiar sister – and the tourist hordes have yet to discover it
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How to escape the crowds on Lake Como
As a villa that has appeared in Star Wars and James Bond films limits visitor numbers, here’s how to holiday in Alto Lario
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The unknown ‘Everglades of Italy’ that’s just an hour from Venice
Few travellers know about Laguna di Marano, home to quiet waterways, rich birdlife and a brilliant wine scene away from the city crowds
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The best bars in the Italian Lakes
From sundowners with a view to sparkling wine on the water's edge, here's where to enjoy a drink to remember on Lake Como, Garda and beyond
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The best things to do in Lake Como
From fairy-tale towns to historic villas, this lake is a treasure trove of memorable attractions and activities
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The best things to do in Lake Garda
From windsurfing to 'floating' churches, this Italian lake has an abundance of attractions for every type of traveller
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How to spend a perfect weekend in Lake Como
An insider guide to Italy's ritziest region – from exquisite villas to romantic restaurants
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How to spend a weekend in Lake Garda
An insider guide to Italy's largest lake – from picturesque boat trips to verdant terraced gardens
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Inside Grand Hotel Tremezzo, where Carrie Symonds has been on a luxury Italian escape
This palace hotel on the shores of Lake Como, with rooms starting at £439, has been the setting for Carrie's holiday with Wilfred
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Florence's Duomo to use social distancing sensors that vibrate when visitors get too close to one another
The unusual measure is part of a range of restrictions the Duomo complex is putting in place ahead of planned reopening this weekend
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