Vacations in Northern Italy

Italian Lakes

• The north Italian lakes are spectacular in the summer months, when the breeze from the Alps cools the sun-warmed region. Citalia organizes a tour of the Italian Lakes that includes visits to Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda. The tour lasts for nine nights and takes place during the summer. It starts in Verona and ends in Milan.

  Citalia Holidays Ltd

  The Atrium

  London Road

  Crawley

  W. Sussex RH10 9SR

  United Kingdom

  011-11-44-800-232-1802

  citalia.com

Venetian Riviera

• The Venetian Riviera has golden beaches, lively nightlife and is of course within a short distance from the beautiful city of Venice. The main holiday resort on the Venetian Riviera is Lido di Jesolo, a bustling town that is busiest in the months of July and August. The four-star Hotel Principe Palace in Lido di Jesolo was built in 1947 and is situated in the center of the town. It boasts a rooftop swimming pool and private parking. It also has a private area of beach reserved for hotel guests.

  Hotel Principe Palace

  Piazza Mazzini 37/42

  30017 Lido di Jesolo

  Venezia

  Italy

  011-11-39-421 370 474

  principepalace.com

City Break in Milan

• Milan is known as Italy's capital of style, but this cosmopolitan city is also famous for its architecture and soccer. The Duomo is the gothic cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, in the center of the city and visitors can climb up to the rooftop for spectacular views. For soccer fans, games are played at the world-famous stadium most weekends during the winter months. The contemporary Bulgari Hotel is centrally located, with a private garden and individually designed rooms.

  Bulgari Hotel

  Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7/b

  20121 Milano

  Italy

  011-11-39-2805-8051

  bulgarihotels.com

Skiing

• In the winter, many choose to ski in the Dolomites or Italian Alps. The Vialattia (or "Milky Way") ski area is on the border between France and Italy and is close to Turin airport. The resort of Sestriere hosted events in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games and is suitable for all levels of skier. Ski.com can customize vacations in this region, according to budget.

  Ski.com

  210 Aspen Airport Business

  Center Suite AA

  81611 Aspen, Colo.

  1-970-429-3099

  ski.com