When holiday-makers call for romance, culture and effortless style, Europe puts its best foot forward in the form of Italy’s boot-shaped land. And, it’s here, in this country's charming north, that idyllic waters flanked by majestic mountains prove summers aren’t always best spent on a beach…

For an authentic Italian escape dripping in glamour, it doesn’t get much better than a trip to the country’s enchanting lake region. So, we’ve picked out the top three lakes to visit this summer that will have you living la dolce vita, because if anyone knows how to live the good life, it’s the Italians.