Lake Como is one of Italy’s biggest and most beautiful lakes. In warmer months, it buzzes with aquatic activities and 'dolce vita' flair. A combination of stunning scenery and chic style are a magnet for Hollywood celebrities, including George Clooney, who can be spotted zipping around in his Riva boat, as sleek and speedy as a Ferrari.

It’s not just movie stars who flock here, though. Milan is only 90 minutes away, helping to explain why it’s such a popular escape for fashionable urbanites who crave a refreshing lake breeze when it’s steamy in the city.