The 12 Best European Holiday Towns to Visit this Fall
| September 14, 2018
5. Lago Maggiore, Italy
Sure, Lago Como is home to celebrities like George Clooney, but Lago Maggiore, which is Italy’s largest lake, is where regular Italians spend their summer vacations. The lake, which is so large it stretches into Switzerland, is dotted with beautiful islands like Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori (so named for its wonderful fishing), and Isola Madre. If you’re staying nearby, you can spend a day on a ferry that will transport you from island to island, or you can stay in Stresa, a town on the coast that’s full of popular holiday resorts. Parasailing, cycling, and hiking are all popular activities that take advantage of the gorgeous scenery, and you can easily rent the necessary equipment locally.
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For budget-minded travelers in search of a cheap place to stay, hostels can be the perfect option. Generally, hostels offer much better value than hotels and short-term apartment rentals. Because less money is spent on accommodations, it allows globetrotters to designate a larger portion of their budget to good food and sightseeing activities instead.
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