Italy: Milan & The Italian Lakes

Known as Italy’s second city, the metropolitan city of Milan has also been recognized as one of the world’s four fashion capitals and hosts semi-annual fashion week trade events which showcase designers’ new collections. Aside from high end fashion and shopping, you’ll find that Milan has an abundance of culture to share – from Da Vinci’s Last Supper painting, to the 3rd largest cathedral in Europe, to 15th century castles and the eclectic mix of historic and modern architecture ensures Milan will provide a unique traveling experience. Further north, the natural splendor of the Italian Lakes region has welcomed well heeled travelers in search of seclusion and waterside glamour for centuries.