This essay is a part of Companion Fare, a series of personal stories about nonromantic love and travel.

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Known for her striking designs for Cassina and Salvatori as well as landmarks like the Hotel Il Sereno in Torno in Lake Como, ...

The pool at Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy Lake Como Italy Sunset over Lake Como, Italy Lake Como, Italy I arrived at my final destination feeling relaxed and pleased I’d booked the service.

An overlooked jewel hugging its very own lake—Lake ... by its neighbor Como, has now woken up—and established itself as a destination unto itself. This elegant, lakeside hotel has been Lugano ...

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