An expert expat’s tips for Bellagio, Italy

Before moving to the town of Civenna on Lake Como in 2016, author and activist Barbara Biggs’ last address was Halls Creek in remote central Australia, where she worked for almost three years. Barbara spent her weekends hunting online for a modest apartment in Italy; instead, she now calls Villa Ponti Bellavista – a mid-century, […]

A Luxury Villa on Lake Como Wedding Venue | VILLA PONTI BELLAVISTA | Italian Wedding Circle

Experience luxury at Villa Ponti Bellavista, a mid-century masterpiece by architect Gio Ponti. Six bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a designer kitchen, and a central pool set in expansive gardens create an opulent retreat. Meticulously restored, the property boasts lake-facing terraces and unique amenities like a sauna and bocce court. With a hectare of beauty, our knowledgeable […]

27 party villas for big groups

Summer is coming. Not outside your window, obviously — the temperature as I write this is 2C — but with the right antennae you can sense warmer days approaching like the shoots of daffodils. January’s over, for starters. There has been news of bumper demand from holiday companies and airlines, and acres of adverts from […]

Bellagio: The pearl of Lake Como

Perched where the two branches of Lake Como gently touch, Bellagio has a quaint and fascinating taste, which has been charming travelers for centuries and has earned the town the prestigious nickname of “Pearl of the Lake”.  Bellagio’s one-of-a-kind harmony between nature, history, and urbanism, has been praised by millions of visitors: lush aristocratic gardens, […]

VILLA PONTI BELLAVISTA

After closing for renovations, the Villa Ponti Bellavista is opening its books. The holiday home on Lake Como was built in 1966 by architect Gio Ponti and is embedded into a hillside overlooking the water. With a circular living room enveloped with windows, the dwelling was designed to immerse guests in views of the dramatic […]

A Gio Ponti villa on the shores of Lake Como is welcoming guests once again

Sunlight beams into the rooms of this Lake Como holiday home, designed by Gio Ponti in the 1960s to make the most of its airy, water-side setting. Back for bookings following a recent renovation, Villa Ponti Bellavista retains plenty of original features, including an all-blue ensuite and period furniture that’s been in the property since Ponti completed the Lombardy home in […]

Melbourne trio offers holiday-makers the chance to live la dolce vita at their Italian villa

Villa Ponti occupies an enviable position overlooking Italy’s Lake Como. A trio of Melburnians is living la dolce vita — literally. Author Barbara Biggs, Foundation for Young Australians chief executive Jan Owens and her husband David James have snapped up a spectacular villa in the picturesque Civenna in Italy, overlooking Lake Como. They spent a year restoring […]

Villa Ponti Bellavista Offers Best Views of Lake Como

Perched on a secluded hilltop, high above the clouds, Villa Ponti Bellavista offers unrivalled views over Lake Como. Designed by acclaimed Italian architect Gio Ponti – famed for designing transatlantic ships – the property, which sleeps up to 14 guests and resembles a ship setting sail, boasts indulgent interiors, lush grounds and an infinity edge swimming pool. […]

Ship In The Sky: Villa Ponti, Lake Como In Italy

There’s always a story behind luxury travel that usually involves somebody’s dream. Part of the traveller’s experience, is becoming part of, and immersion in that dream. This is true of possibly the most unique villa on Lake Como. The heyday of villa construction on the lake was the turn of last century, when literally thousands […]

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