Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lysanne covers luxury properties, focusing on European markets. Dreams of Como come with sunshine, lake views and cypress trees as ...

Ashley Franzen Lake Como has been a retreat for artists, philosophers and aristocrats for centuries. Because of this legacy, ...

Exploring local villages is the best way to discover authentic Italian living, especially in Lake Como, where there are more than 144 medieval villages lining the lake, each with its own character and ...

Built for a cardinal 400 years ago. Owned by a Princess of Wales. Catnip to Hollywood and catwalk to Chanel. When it comes to a glamorous backstory, Villa d’Este doesn’t disappoint. Factor in ...

George Clooney’s stunning Lake Como villa in northern Italy may have netted a buyer. “An agency in Milan is following the sale, I can’t reveal which one. Since we have a certain type of clientele, ...

For two thousand years, Lake Como, located in Northern Italy, has attracted the most artistic people in the world inviting them to relax, to be inspired and to make contact with the beauty of nature ...

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This isn’t just any hotel; it’s a beautifully preserved ancient villa with a story. Built in the second half of the nineteenth century as a summer holiday resort for a noble Milanese family, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you dream of relaxing in a Mediterranean retreat surrounded by vineyards and olive trees while overlooking sparkling lake ...