It’s no surprise that Laglio is home to Lake Como’s most famous resident (Clooney’s Villa Oleandra is just up the road): it has a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path feel that belies hotel Relais Villa Vittoria’s proximity to Como’s hustle and bustle. Borrow a bike, hop on a boat or hire a cabriolet to tour the baroque villas, romantic trattorias and galleries dotted through this genteel corner of Lombardy – oversized movie-star sunnies optional.
Motorships operate two main routes, Como-Colico and – only in summer – Lecco-Bellagio. It is a very peaceful journey that gives you the chance to admire the surrounding coasts and take a lot of amazing pictures. Tip: with a little advance planning, you will be able to visit at least two or three towns in a single day. You can start from Como in the morning and get to Bellagio in the early afternoon, then you can head to Tremezzo and travel back to Como in time for dinner.