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Lake Maggiore, Stresa, Barromees Islands & Bellagio (Villa Serbelloni)
This slide show includes
images from the Grand Hotel
des Iles Borromees
overlooking Lago (Lake) Maggiore. Additonal views of the lake from
the opulent and refined Villa Aminta
where we enjoyed a wonderful lunch starting with unbelievable "Risotto."
Our host Roberto Lanetta, the owner of the Villa couldn't have been
more charming and the hotel is a fine example of his and his wife's
(Beatrice) fine taste.
You will then see a small collection of photos from
the Barromees Islands which includes a view of the Isola Madre (the
beautiful Island) and finally a walk through the gardens of Villa
Melzi
and see some photos of the Villa D'Este.
Dinner at The Regina Palace Hotel, Palace & Gardens at Isola Madre, The Alps
This slide show will
continue with photos of our first night dinner at the 4 star Regina Palace Hotel,
views of the beautiful hotels in Stresa and our boat ride to the Isola
Madre island and our tour of the palace and royal gardens there.
We took an optional side trip on a cable car (Funivia)
up to the top of the Mottarone where we enjoyed views of the the lakes
but also the Alps. There are interior photos of The Grand Hotel Dino
in Stresa and then onto Bellagio and the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
one of the most renowned deluxe resort properties in the area. Click
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to read more about this hotels history.
Lake Coma, Bellagio, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni & Villa D'Este
This slide show begins
with dinner at the Grand
Hotel Villa Serbelloni
and then contiues on to Cernobbio and the world renowned principality
of Villa D'Este on the
banks of Lake Como.This hotel was indeed our favorite and a place
where the "Rich & Famous" vacation. This hotel dates
back more then 500 years when Cernobbio was a little village populated
by fishermen and woodcutters.
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The hotel now stands were some
nuns who in 1442 took refuge from the civil war in a church
which today you will find the park of Villa D'Este.
We were excited to find Ernest Borgnine
vacationing their with what appeared to be his friends and family
(he looked great with silver hair and that big smile).
You will also have an opportunity to meet all of our group
and see lovely shots of each couple on the terrace of the villa
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The Villa D'Este ,
Silk Factory Outlet & Farewell Dinner
This slide presentation
continues at the Villa D'Este
and a wild trip to the "Silk Factory Outlet" a high point
for all the ladies (and some of the guys). Como was a thriving city
famous in the 1500's for the silk manufacturing which is still a major
industry in the area.
Then back to the Villa for our final dinner and
a chance to thank Donna and her team for making this trip a reality
for all the travel agents and their companions.
Lugano Switzerland
On the way to Cernobbio
we took a side trip to Lugano, Switzerland. We were able to see some
of the great shops, visit one of their beautiful food markets in the
basement of one of their department stores and enjoy a leisurly lunch
of Pizza from the wonderful restaurants that were threaded through
the many streets we walked.
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