Italy is famous for historic properties, but this opulent villa on Lake Como has been named the World's Best Boutique Hotel, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lysanne covers luxury properties, focusing on European markets. Dreams of Como come with sunshine, lake views and cypress trees as ...

Built for a cardinal 400 years ago. Owned by a Princess of Wales. Catnip to Hollywood and catwalk to Chanel. When it comes to a glamorous backstory, Villa d’Este doesn’t disappoint. Factor in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you dream of relaxing in a Mediterranean retreat surrounded by vineyards and olive trees while overlooking sparkling lake ...

For two thousand years, Lake Como, located in Northern Italy, has attracted the most artistic people in the world inviting them to relax, to be inspired and to make contact with the beauty of nature ...

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From the moment you step foot into the ornate lobby of Villa d’Este, you feel as though you’ve been transported to a bygone era. Crystal chandeliers dangle from intricate domed ceilings. Rows of ...

This isn’t just any hotel; it’s a beautifully preserved ancient villa with a story. Built in the second half of the nineteenth century as a summer holiday resort for a noble Milanese family, the ...

George Clooney’s stunning Lake Como villa in northern Italy may have netted a buyer. “An agency in Milan is following the sale, I can’t reveal which one. Since we have a certain type of clientele, ...

Exploring local villages is the best way to discover authentic Italian living, especially in Lake Como, where there are more than 144 medieval villages lining the lake, each with its own character and ...