Lake Como is the most popular of the Italian lakes where all the superlatives of a vacation in Italy seem to exist side-by-side set against the back-drop of enchanting alpine vistas. Palatial villas line its shores, the flora drapes in shoreline and cute lakeside villages where wisteria, bougainvillea, and rose-laden belvederes frame the scenery. Even Italians, who are spoilt for beauty in their own country have a special place in their hearts for Lake Como which is also the location for a popular Italian soap opera and, let's not forget, of Hollywood actor George Clooney's villa