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MILAN AND NORTHERN ITALY BOLOGNA Northern Italy presents an entirely different flavor. Milan is the cosmopolitan center of Italy - a prosperous, sophisticated, bustling city, where superb fashion, culture and entertainment thrive. The beauty of the Lake Region is pure tranquility. Lake Como is a sparkling vision, nestled scenically at the foot of the Italian Alps. Lake Maggiore's gardens are surrounded by patches of blooming azaleas and camellias, and at the center of the Lake are the picturesque Borromean Islands. ooooo GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC – GIA BAGLIONI Bologna is home to some of Italy's most interesting medieval renaissance and baroque artistic monuments, and Verona was appropriately named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its important historical landmarks. LAKE COMO ooooo CASTADIVA RESORT CastaDiva Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury resort located on Lake Como, in the lovely village of Blevio. The Resort has a total of 73 rooms and is surrounded by a luxuriant botanic park. Comfort reaches its peak at the spa, with exclusive cabins dedicated to the four elements; water, earth, air and fire. CastaDiva offers its guests an unforgettable gastronomic experience, coupled with exceptional service. A typical Italian cuisine with a special attention to the local recipes, based on a meticulous selection of the finest Italian products, is served at L'Orangerie Restaurant. 52 Milan and Northern Italy The Grand Hotel Majestic – gia Baglioni, located in the heart of Bologna and within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore, offers guests the atmosphere of a truly grand Italian hotel. The 109 guestrooms and suites boast a mix of antique furniture with modern amenities, providing a perfect blend of classic Italian style, elegance and hospitality. The I Carracci Restaurant, famous for its frescos, is rightly regarded as among the most sophisticated and elegant in Bologna. A brand-new health & wellness center completes the hotel's many services, with sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower with chromo therapy and a state-of-the art fitness area. See ad on page 51. ooooo VILLA D'ESTE A former 16th century residence of European aristocrats, this lakeside villa has won the hearts of travelers for generations. Set on the shores of Lake Como, Villa D'Este is surrounded by 25 acres of private park and gardens, where the luxury and magnificence of a bygone era has remained intact. Every opulent air-conditioned guestroom is unique both in size and décor, with period furniture, oil paintings, silk-covered sofas and chairs, and fine linen sheets. The hotel offers an indoor pool and outdoor pool floating on the lake, fitness center, eight tennis courts, sauna, Turkish baths, squash, a golf simulator, the Veranda and Grill restaurants for fine cuisine, and nearby 18-hole golf course.