FRINGED BY SNOW-DIPPED MOUNTAINS, pretty villas and lush gardens, the Italian lakes come pretty close to heaven.
Lake Garda makes a great base for the opera city of Verona, while glamorous Como is a favourite with visiting celebs.
Milan – Italy’s swish design capital – is packed with shopportunities and makes the perfect urban launchpad for the luscious lakes.
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