There is a wonderful area to visit in Italy, the lake district located in the north, close to the border with Switzerland, the core of the italian lake district is Varese, a beautiful town, less famous then Como and Bellagio, lots of americans are discovering this area every year, it is much more affordable and definitely more relaxing and peaceful then Tuscany, Rome, Venice and lake Garda. Things to do: Wine tasting,cheese tasting, dining, Italian classes, cooking classes in Italy