For years my wife has been after me to take her to the Lake District, particularly Lake Como, to spend a week, relax, and yet see as much as we can. I don't have a clue where to start. I'm guessing the best strategy would be to fly into Milan and from there take the train into the mountains. I remember traveling this route many years ago. Where would we exit for Lake Como or Lake Maggiore? Would we need to rent a car at this point. I hate driving in Italy, at least in large urban areas but I'd guess driving is more civil in this area. Could someone recommend a one week itinerary with flights into or out of Milan or Zurich/Geneva? Do you know of any accommodations that would be full service and yet rustic? It's probably time to set this up with AA or Dl using our mileage. Thanks for your assistance.