Travelers' love for Italy never wavered despite the country's closed borders for much of the past year and a half. The stunning lakes and coasts, as well as the grand countryside, are all calling their names right now. Often, these visits include stays in hotels such as cliffside retreats, lakefront palazzos, and Tuscan estates.

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This picturesque southern region also has some of the best hotels, with terraced gardens, colorful cliffside towns, and fragrant lemon trees.

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Those who prefer less of a scene may prefer to stay along another waterfront, such as Liguria's northwestern coast. In addition to being beautiful, this area is also a great alternative to the French Riviera and the Amalfi Coast.

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Il Sereno Lago di Como, Torno

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When it opened in 2016, this hotel boasted a sleek design by Patricia Urquiola, bringing contemporary style to the shores of the storied destination. The rooms are decorated with hardwood and marble, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows with water views. Three Riva boats, two Jettos, and Urquiola's take on a Vaporina del Lago, a classic Lake Como boat, are available to hotel guests. A relaxing stay at this hotel is made possible by the accommodating staff.

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Hotel Il Pellicano, Porto Ercole

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento

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Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

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Caruso, a Belmond Hotel, Ravello

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Il San Pietro di Positano

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Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como

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Castello di Casole, a Belmond Hotel, Casole d'Elsa

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Splendido Mare, a Belmond Hotel, Portofino

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Grand Hotel Miramare, Santa Margherita Ligure

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