Day Trips From Milano
Jul 15th, 1998, 04:03 AM
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Italy's Lake region is right above Milan, so that could be an option for a day trip. Last summer we visited Bellagio on Lake Como and it was absolutely lovely....pink and gold buildings, shops, cafes, and a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. To get there, we took the train from Milan to Varenna (which is across the lake from Bellagio) and I don't think the train ride took more than an hour if I remember correctly. Of course, there are many other towns along Lake Como that maybe others can recommend. And there are also other lakes which I haven't yet had the opportunity to visit, such as Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore. I suggest reading up in some guide books about the places that sound interesting to you. If your library supplies back issues of National Geographic's "Traveler" magazine, look for the May/June 1997 issue...there is an extensive article on Italy's Lake region. If you'd like to see our photos of Bellagio, go to http://www.lunadesigns.com/travels/.
Jul 15th, 1998, 11:40 AM
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Just returned from Northern Italy. To add to your <BR>Como itenerary, go to Villa Carlotta, a beautiful <BR>place with wonderful gardens, which is on the west <BR>side of the lake. Go for another beautiful lake, <BR>Lago Maggiore. Drive around it. Go to Stressa and <BR>take a boat to Isola Bella, a wonderful little <BR>island, a real Garden of Eden. A second spot to <BR>visit is along the Riviera. Portofino is one of the <BR>nicest little port-towns in the world! And it has <BR>some of the finest beaches in the Mediteranean! I've <BR>never seen water as clear and blue as in that area. <BR>Have a good tri
Jul 18th, 1998, 01:15 PM
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I live in Domodossola - Ossola valley - in the northern side of Italy. 1h and 30 minutes from Milan by train or car. I think that this is a beautiful land with mountain (Rosa Mountain, the highest in Europe) and falls (toce's fall, the higer in Europe - open only on Sunday). <BR>greetings <BR>Danilo
Jul 25th, 1998, 08:04 PM
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YES! Lake Como! It's absolutely beautiful. The train from Milano is about 40 min. or so.Then walk down to the lake from the station (maybe a 15 min walk). Be sure to take the SLOW boat trip to Belagia if it's a nice day. It will zig-zag across the lake to make stops at different landings. You'll take lots of pictures, have gorgeous views and a wonderful time! Sit in the open deck and sip something you've brought along with you. Don't forget your sunscreen. The hydrofoil is fast--but boring. You'll have to strain for a view thru badly scratched plexiglass. <BR> Enjoy!
