Best things to do in Lake Como on your next trip

Roman poet Virgil declared Lake Como “our greatest lake”, a pronouncement that remains true two thousand years later. Lush green hillsides plunge into the sparkling, emeraldy, cobalt water, and grandiose villas preside over shores lined with clusters of pretty towns hosting some of the best hotels in Lake Como. Equal parts glamorous and discreet, the ancient Roman holiday destination hasn’t lost any of its allure.

Hollywood didn’t put Lake Como on the map, but the…