Ranco travel guide: Guide to Ranco, Lake Maggiore
Ranco is a charming lakeside town on Lake Maggiore with a population of just over 1000 residents. Situated in the province of Varese, it’s situated about an hour from Milan, …
Lake Maggiore private chef service
One of the things we absolutely love about Italy is the food. Italy may be one country but it’s split into 20 different regions and each of these produces its …
10 Days Out on Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is one of Italy’s lesser known lakes but this is just one of the many reasons why it’s also our favourite lake in Italy. As beautiful as Lake …
Our favourite restaurants on Lake Maggiore
One of the reasons I love Italy so much is its amazing food. Yes, the scenery, the history, the people, the art and architecture are all incredible too but the …
Spotlight on Luino, Lake Maggiore
You won’t find much of a write up about Luino in guide books but it’s one of our favourite places on Lake Maggiore. It may not have the picture postcard …
Spotlight on Piedmont and Lake Maggiore
Piedmont is a region in Northern Italy, best known for its fabulous wines and Autumn truffles, beautiful mountains with plenty of wonderful ski resorts and a climate generally hot in …
Spotlight on Arona
Arona is one of our favourite towns that nestles on the banks of Lake Maggiore. With its long lakeside promenade, idyllic squares and charming streets, it’s well worth a visit. …
The islands of Lake Maggiore
There are a total of 11 islands on Lake Maggiore, eight of which are in Piedmont, one in Lombardy and the remaining two are in Swiss waters. The most famous …
An insider’s guide to Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is where the inspiration for Bookings For You began after a perfect two-week holiday in the area over 15 years ago. After numerous family holidays around the lake, …
Our A to Z guide to the towns and villages of Lake Maggiore
For those planning a holiday in the Italian Lakes, this A to Z guide to all the towns and villages on Lake Maggiore should provide you with all the holiday …