Lake Como, in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, continues to be one of the most sought out destinations by Mapps clients, year after year. Set against the foothills of the dramatic Italian Alps, and only a 45 minute drive from Milan, the lake area is home to the most elegant villas, scenic small towns and fragrant gardens.
This past September I decided to head back to Northern Italy after a 4 year hiatus and check out the brand new Villa Passalaqua hotel, as well as the elegant Mandarin Oriental and Il Sereno Hotel.
We spent our 4 days in Lake Como lounging by the pool, cruising the lake and eating and drinking way too much pasta and Barolo wine than we needed. Below, I share some snaps from my iPhone and a few of my favorite spots. —
Travel Notes: Lake Como is a perfect 3-4 night stay and combines beautifully with Portofino, Florence, Venice and the Amalfi Coast.
P.S. we are planning summer travel for Europe 2023 now, so do not wait too long to plan, space is filing up in all the good spots.
LAKE COMO
Hotel Stay: Villa Passalaqua
https://www.passalacqua.it/en/
Mapps X Passalaqua:
VIP upgrade status, complimentary daily breakfast & 100.00 food and beverage credit.
Lunch Spots: Giacomo & Locanda La Tirlindana.
Villa Tours: Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello.
Apertivo: The bar at Passalaqua or Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Dinner Spots: Osteria Figli dei Fiori, Convivialità, Trattoria del Glicine and La Terrazza.