Travel in Italy

The Best Beaches in Lombardy: Yes, They Really Exist!

When people think of Lombardy, they picture the Milan fashion district, elegant piazzas, alpine scenery, and world-famous lakes. Beaches rarely enter the conversation. After all, this is a region without a coastline, most beach goers book a train to Genova or along the Ligurian coast. Yet the Milanese know a different side of Lombardy; where…

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An Italy Golf Vacation in Milan at Poggio Verde Country Villa

Milan is known for its stylish boutiques in the Golden Quadrilateral, lean models walking the runways and art students sipping Spritz at the cafes of Brera.  What many don’t realize is that the Lombardy region of Milan has some of the best golf courses in Italy. The Poggio Verde Country Villa is strategically located in the village of Barzanò, in the lush green landscape between Milan and Lake Como and surrounded by the top golf courses in Italy!