Italy, told straight

Lake Como

Lake Como

We haven’t been here yet. This is based on other travelers’ reports.

Elegant villas and mountains, and easy to reach from Milan by train.

The catch: It is one of the priciest places in Italy, and the best-known towns are crowded in season.

At a glance

Best months: April to June, September
Time needed: at least 3 days
Fly into: Milan (MXP or LIN)

Flights from the US and Canada

Typical economy fares per person, round trip. Not live prices, so always check before you book.

FromSpring or fallJuly or August
East Coast$650 to $900$950 to $1,300Check
Midwest or South$750 to $1,000$1,050 to $1,400Check
West Coast$900 to $1,150$1,200 to $1,550Check
Toronto or MontrealC$1,050 to C$1,400C$1,450 to C$1,950Check

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