Explore the lakes and gardens of northern italy

Catch the train from London to Interlaken to see the world’s most beautiful mountains on this incredible tour

Northern Italy’s lakes are a better bet in autumn. It’s still warm, the scenery transforms to reddish-gold hues and, if it rains, the lakes take on a wonderfully misty atmosphere. Once the summer crow

This week’s dream: the romance of the night train ...

Take the train for a laid-back tour of the Côte d’Azur’s glitzy cities and lesser-known towns, jumping off to buy a slice of pissaladière, visit a museum or dip your toes in the sea.

A shimmering jewel set in the glacial landscapes of the Alpine ranges, Italy’s largest freshwater lake is a paradise for those in search of watery adventure, as well as a gastronome’s delight – on-shore there are local wines to discover and lake-fish specialities to savour

Board the Eurostar for a relaxing holiday on the shores of Lake Orta, with trips to the region’s famous lakes and fashionable Milan