Sirmione is sometimes referred to as "The Pearl of Lake Garda", and while that may sound like something a tourism board has come up with to boost visitors, once you're actually there, you'll realise they weren't exaggerating. If you're planning a trip to Lake Garda, or you're on a day...

Italy's largest lake, Lake Garda, is well known for its gorgeous scenery, pretty lakeside towns, and a refreshing, relaxing pace of life. If you've visited the lake before, you'll have seen plenty of tourists from other parts of Italy, Austria or Germany - usually with a car that's bursting with...