Posted by kayak62, 29 Nov 2011
... blooming in July, are at Villa Taranto ( Verbania Pallanza).
- On the other side of the lake you can reach Santa Caterina del Sasso, an amazing monastery built at the foot of the cliffs on the lake shore.
- Visit Orta San Giulio, a medieval village on the Orta Lake, half an ... more
Posted by kayak62, 29 Nov 2011
... and Valgrande), but the Islands, Villa Taranto, Santa Caterina del Sasso can all be reached by the boat service on the lake, ( http://www.navlaghi.it/eng/m_orari.asp ) and the Mottarone peak may be reached by cable car ( http://www.stresa-mottarone.it/orari_tariffe_estive.htm ) . For ... more
Posted by Vagabonda, 5 Dec 2011
... stately and more expensive hotels, villas, gardens, and tour groups would attract more mature visitors.
This isn’t just my perception....
Apparently that was your perception as well in this earlier thread when you stated that the lakes ‘tend’ to attract a more mature crowd – “All of the Italian lakes ... more
Self catering holiday in Stresa
Posted by permia, 11 Dec 2009
... we rented small fully detached villas/chalets/houses, some of which were in the gardens near the owners’ homes. (As you might gather we love Italy !)
Ideally we would like similar in Stresa, lake view a bonus !! Do you know of any such that you would recommend in Stresa ?
Failing ... more
Public Swimming in Baveno
Posted by Lid_down_tourers, 26 Jun 2011
We are renting an apartment for a week in August in Baveno but no pool included. Is there any public swimming in Baveno? I think I have read there are beaches but can't find any definite information. We will also be interested in cycle hire.
Many thanks ... more
Train Strike - Bus to Milan?
Posted by Taxidiotissa, 10 Sep 2011
... Malpensa, then the Airport Bus to Milan Central Station and the Metro to Porta Garibaldi. (Our apartment is very close to Porta Garibaldi).
We have booked to see Da Vinci's Last Supper at 3.30pm, so it is important we get to Milan in time for that! Any suggestions ... more
Good hotel and restaurant in Stresa
Posted by RJBAust, 17 Jun 2011
... had a great time. I support the good reviews of Il Vicolleto. Right near there are 2 local bars-(one also owns the gelato bar right there) that were also good value.
Not right on the lake but 100 m back we found Stresa Residence apartment to be very good ... more
Internet Key for use in Cannobio on Lake Maggiore
Posted by glong2027, 23 Apr 2011
... difference (1:00 - 2:00 and 3:00 - 4:00 AM). The apartment I have rented does not have internet service. Does anyone know of an internet key or dongle that has good service in the Cannobio area of Lake Maggiore? I really appreciate any help anyone can offer!
Thanks ... more
Cannobio for 2 nights in May -- Good choice?
Posted by glong2027, 21 Feb 2011
... son (28), my god-daughter (5), and I are spending two nights on Lake Maggiore, and we are considering an apartment in Cannobio. Does anyone have any information about Cannobio? I have never been to Lake Maggiore, and we are definitel looking forward to our trip. Thanks for any help ... more
Furnished Apartment to rent in Stresa for 3 months
Posted by jbarton, 17 Feb 2011
... are looking for a furnished apartment in Stresa ... ... We will be looking for an unfurnished apartment to rent long term during the three months we are there and have been looking mainly on www.casa.it. If anyone has any other suggestions it would be very much appreciated. Thank you ... more