Lake Como – Lombardy, Italy

#springitinerary Lake Como in spring is serenity wrapped in elegance. The snow still caps the Alps in the distance, but the lakeside towns are warming up with blossoms, open cafés, and fewer tourists. I stayed in Bellagio, where cobbled streets climbed between flower-draped villas and soft lake breezes filled the air. Boat rides across the lake revealed storybook towns like Varenna and Tremezzo, framed by gardens in bloom. #springitinerary tip: visit Villa Carlotta — the botanical gardens explode with color this time of year. Lake Como’s charm peaks in spring, when nature and style meet in perfect balance.