Lake Lugano offers calm waters, alpine views, Italian flair, and fewer crowds — a quieter alternative to Lake Como.

Leavenworth itself feels like a fairy tale. Its alpine-style streets, surrounded by jagged peaks, are lined with breweries ...

Splurge on a stay at L’Auberge du Père Bise in the tranquil lakeside town of Talloires, an easy and scenic boat ride from Annecy. Rent a bike and hit the Lake Annecy Greenway, cycling through villages ...

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Germany's cities, this lake is one of Europe's best-kept Alpine secrets.

Italy’s lakes are known for their fantastic scenery and quaint villages. And while Lake Como often gets all the attention, there’s much more to see. Lake Orta in Piedmont, Lake Iseo in Lombardy, and ...

There are few places in France that manage so effortlessly to bridge old world charms: castles, chateaux, and darling cobbled streets brimming with the scents of melted cheese and wine, with an ...

One of the most beautiful lakes in Europe isn't located where you might expect. Lake Garda and Lake Como are perhaps the most famous lakes in Europe, and attract huge numbers of tourists every year.

Northern Italy's seductively beautiful lakes district – in the shadow of the Alps – seems heaven-sent for communing with nature. Though just an hour north of Milan, this area feels a world away from ...

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Between shining lakes and chestnut-covered mountains, Italian-speaking Switzerland has a singular charm, halfway between the ...