Villa Melzi d'Eril was created as the summer residence of Francesco Melzi d'Eril, vice president of the Italian Republic that was founded by Napoleon in the early 1800s. Located in Bellagio, this enormous neoclassical complex is one of the most popular attractions among tourists who visit Lake Como.

But even if they don't actually own property in Lake Como, the region has some of the most gorgeous hotels in the world for them to rest their pampered selves, including the dreamy Grand Hotel Tremezzo (it has a floating swimming pool) and Villa d'Este, a sumptuous Neoclassical villa that's hosted a range of guests, ...