Posted by a1worldtraveler, 19 May 2010
... region for about a week so we want to be able to relax by a pool get some spa services as well as explore gardens, villas, boat rides, shops, museums, etc. I have been on all the sites and it is getting a bit overwhelming. again...all help is appreciated ... more
Posted by Zerlina, 20 May 2010
The Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, very close to Como, has everything you want, but it will cost a heck of a lot more than $350 (about 280 Euro) or even 350 Euro per night. ... more
Posted by SunnySydney, 24 May 2010
... the airport by cab.. The Villa D'Este is in the village of Cernobbio and they have a spa and pool - but it is very expensive. There are a couple of other spas nearby. One quite nice hotel in Cernobbio is Miralago and it is about 170 euro a night ... more
Hotel Imperiale - Family Apartment
Posted by AJHLondon, 12 Jan 2009
Hi - has anyone stayed in Hotel Imperiale Family Apartment (2br, 2bath, lounge, balcony) and would they recommend it? ... more
Posted by simplejoys, 18 May 2012
... wonderful vistas of lake, mountains, villas and little towns as you go. Be sure to take the normal boat service rather than the 'aliscafo'hydrofoil service as on this the view is not so good. You should be in Bellagio in time for a late lunch. Or have lunch in ... more
Posted by simplejoys, 22 May 2012
... of the lake as the Villa Carlotta
b) you get a view of Bellagio and Varenna from Menaggio, which is lovely especially in the evening. Visiting Bellagio and Varenna is easy.
c) Menaggio has the best info office on the lake
d) Restaurants tend to be a bit less expensive ... more
Posted by claudioborghi, 12 Apr 2012
... hotels of the world, the Villa d'Este ... ... of hotels close to magnificent Villa Carlotta gardens ... ... the Comacina island and Balbianello villa. A centre ... ... often surrounded by secluded celebrities villas (like George Clooney's one in Laglio, Versace's in Moltrasio, King Fahd's family in Torno).
Cons: often they ... more
Posted by lenchoCalif, 16 Apr 2012
... the water's edge with a great outdoor dining next to the water. Not as expensive as the other villages, but fun to take a ferry (next door) to beautiful Bellagio and Varenna. Also DO SEE Villa Carlotta (museum & gardens) at Tremezzo (quick ferry ride) on your way to Bellagio ... more
Posted by Scot1517, 17 Apr 2012
... See it and many more villas and apartments to rent on Bellacomo.com. The owners of Bellacomo,Karen and Dave, are the most helpful host I have ever come across and are a mine of information on where to go, what to see and how to get to places around ... more
Visit # 4: looking for off-path/off-lake things to visit
Posted by skywalkerbeth, 27 Jan 2012
... mid-lake area. All the villas in mid ... ... to see other than two villas and the village itself?)
Visit Madonna del Soccorso.
Spend more than one hour in Como. We have only visited the lakeside/done a seaplane ride. Not even the funicular, yet!
Visit San Giovanni stop near Bellagio ... more