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24 september 2024
Can you fantasize about a two hour early morning enjoyable flight from London, England to stylish, chic, sophisticated Milan, Italy? Well, for my daughter and I it was reality and more. In fact, this was just the beginning of our five-day holiday to Lake Como. After landing in Milan and spending a delightful afternoon over “perfect” cocktails, Italian snacks and a surprise 75th Birthday dessert for yours truly, we took time to enjoy photo shots, selfies along with people watching and sightseeing at the historic Duomo di Milano, known for its grandeur and beauty. We were then onward to glamorous Lake Como while enjoying a relaxing scenic drive through rolling countryside that softly curved and climbed mountainous roads surrounding picturesque Lake Como. Voila! the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como! Magnifico, Grandioso, and Bellissimo! I happily said to my daughter, “We have arrived.” From the moment our kind and polite driver escorted us from the car to the hotel lobby which revealed a sense of modern Italian elegance with a subtle oriental charm, we were greeted by the warm and most friendly host who welcomed us with open arms. She graciously checked us in and then took us on a tour of the hidden sanctuary of calmness with natural historic beauty nestled on the sunny forest green shores of Lake Como. Our Deluxe room was decorated in a luxurious contemporary Italian style, with a comfortable terrace overlooking the hotel’s beautiful manicured garden and the blue-green deepness of Lake Como. I should note that most rooms, suites and penthouses had the exclusive view of Lake Como. From that day forward, my daughter and I felt like we were in heaven. From the delicious complimentary daily breakfast of our choice to the sunlight hours of leisure, cocktails, and swims at the resort’s unique floating pool on the lake to the holistic heat and aqua experiences at the Mandarin Oriental Spa, we were in complete vacation mode. However, we were never too relaxed to shower and pamper ourselves for scrumptious gourmet dining at the resort’s restaurants, including L’Aria, CO.MO. Bar & Bistrot and Nami Cafe. I should add that no Italian meal was complete without the connectivity and happiness that only a glass of Chianti, Pinot, Grigio, Prosecco or some unique Italian wine would provide. Salute! I would be remiss if I did not mention the marvelous, hard-working Concierge Desk of Luigi, Caesar, and Andrea. These gentlemen were so patient, informative and extremely kind to us. They provided my daughter and I with the most interesting “What to do in Como” tips and suggestions, as well as outstanding dinner reservations on and off site, I.e., nearby villages and the town of Como. Speaking of Como, Mandarin Oriental provided us prompt door-to-door shuttle service to and from Como where we shopped, enjoyed cocktails at an outside bar and were wined and dined at one of the best family restaurants ever. In closing, Godspeed to all of the staff at th
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