Lombardy

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Lombardy, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Marion Ainge relives a school trip memory and reveals one of Italy's best kept secrets in her tour of Maggiore and the Italian Lakes.

A magical tour of Lake Maggiore and the Italian Lakes

Marion Ainge relives a school trip memory and reveals one of Italy’s best kept secrets in her tour of Lake Maggiore and the Italian Lakes.

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your weekend getaway guide to Milan

Weekend Getaway Guide to Milan’s Timeless Charm.

Melania Guarda gives you her insider weekend getaway guide to Milan

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Grand Hotel et de Milan

Grand Hotel et de Milan. A slice of history and luxury in the heart of Milan.

Melania Guarda reviews Grand Hotel et de Milan. A grande dame that has welcomed global names for decades.

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Sirmione on Lake Garda © B.Watts

A taste of Lake Garda

The first time I visited Lake Garda was as a teenager on a camping trip to Bardolino. The thin, crispy, perfectly seasoned pizza was a gastronomic revelation and during that family holiday, Italy grasped my heart and has held it ever since.

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campervan roundtrip from England to Croatia

A brilliant family campervan roundtrip from England to Croatia

TripReporter’s regular testing family, Carole and Jason and their young boys Evan and Andy went on an exciting campervan roundtrip from England to Croatia with their VW campervan through ten countries, 2,920 miles and nine campsites.

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Beverley Watts enjoys the beauty and the best of Lombardy in a long weekend break. Sirmione sunset © B.Watts

The best of Lombardy in a long weekend

Flying into Milan for a Thursday to Sunday break, we drove in a loop taking in Bergamo, Sirmione, Mantova and Cremona, avoiding the autostradas to appreciate the countryside.

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