Lake Annecy, Haute-SavoieFrance A light breeze rustles the palm fronds of our parasol as we sip Orangina and watch the windsurfers skim the water. The beach café plays soft Balearic beats. But these are not the Balearics and that shimmering blue expanse is not the Mediterranean. We are in the foothills of the French Alps … Read more
For a few more Dolomites, Italy Alleghe in Belluno, 80 miles north of Venice, is a picturesque town on a beautiful lake, framed by the majestic Eastern Dolomites. We found the streets charming, the local cuisine exceptional and enjoyed exhilarating walks where we hardly met another soul. Alleghe was the perfect base for exploring one … Read more
Trasimeno in northwestern Umbria is the largest lake in central Italy: alamy Italy has a host of scenic lakes to explore beyond the famous destinations in the north. Many, including the beautiful Lake Bracciano and Lake Bolsena in Lazio and Lake Trasimeno in Umbria, are concentrated in the heart of the country. They are all … Read more