Travel Note
The link I have provided is to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy. This page will give you country-specific requirements for travel, covid-19 testing, covid-19 vaccine information and entry & exit requirements.
Travel Note
Aaron and I like most of our guests love to travel and I'm sure like most of our guests we share in a sense of global responsibility in the conservation of our climate. Tourism is responsible for roughly 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change. A one-way flight from San Francisco to Paris can produce just over 1.25 metric tons of carbon emissions per passenger. We wanted to share a way our guests can one small action to help! Carbon offsetting allows you to compensate for the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions you produce by reducing emissions somewhere else! This is absolutely not required by our guests but merely a suggestion and a hope that if we all participate and donate to carbon offsetting we can say that travel to our wedding was carbon free! Please take a minute to check out the website provided. Calculate your emissions and donate to offset!
Flight
Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the largest of the 3 airports in Milan. We recommend booking flights to MXP. It offers the most international and direct flights for our guests. The airport is about an 1 hr drive/ train ride to Stresa on Lake Maggiore.
Train
This is a high speed Swiss train that goes from Milan Centrale direct to Stresa (Lake Maggiore) Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online Ticket price is $23
Train
Trainline.com is an online train portal that will give you every train option from Milan Centrale to Stresa. Ticket costs are usually around $10 Train time is around an 1 hr
Rental Car
Auto Europe is a large car rental company in Europe. If you prefer to have your own vehicle during your stay in Italy!
Hotel
The Grand Hotel Borromees is a stunning 5 star hotel on Lake Maggiore. This will be our primary hotel. We will be providing guests a discount code they can use when booking rooms. OUR CODE WILL BE PROVIDED in late October/ November. We will notify guests when the code becomes available but please feel free to check back. Rooms are first come first serve. Aaron and I will be staying at the Grand Borromees and the ceremony will be held in their private garden; however, there are countless gorgeous hotels all within walking distance from one another in Stresa!
Hotel
Hotel La Palma is a beautiful 4 star hotel right next to the Grand Borromees! This is an excellent option for our guests as well!
Hotel
Grand Hotel Bristol is a stunning 4 star hotel also next door to the Grand Borromees!
Hotel
Hotel Flora is a charming & warm 3 star hotel featuring lake views and within walking distance of main attractions.
House Or Rental
If going the hotel route isn't your vibe check out the beautiful Airbnb's in Stresa! Snag a charming Italian villa or apartment with a lake view! Truthfully there are not as many options on Airbnb but if you plan early enough you'll be able to secure a great spot!