Lake Maggiore Holidays
Ever since Queen Victoria visited its shores, Lake Maggiore has been a favourite destination with the British, who have been enticed by the Mediterranean atmosphere and the romantic Borromean Islands. The resort of Stresa boasts a lakeside promenade lined with exotic plants and leads to the old town with its cobbled squares and outdoor cafés. Visit the Cannero Riviera and the nearby Villa Taranto which houses the most prestigious gardens of all the lakes. A boat trip to the very north of the lake takes you to Locarno in Switzerland, a perfect place to bask in the sun.