I came to Stresa to de-stress. I needed a real vacation, one without obligatory “Top 10” cultural sights. I craved scenery, the views of the lake and mountains. I wanted time to just savor being in a gorgeous Italian town.

I came to Stresa to de-stress. I needed a real vacation, one without obligatory “Top 10” cultural sights. I craved scenery, the views of the lake and mountains. I wanted time to just savor being in a gorgeous Italian town.