Nestled high in the mountains and overlooking Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) in Italy's Lombardy region, the exclusive and luxurious eco-resort, Lefay Resort and Spa, is the perfect retreat for a family of weary travellers. Its awards include Luxury Destination Spa, Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice awards, World Health & Wellness Destination and Best Spa Facilities in Conde Nast's Johansens Excellence awards. We caught the train from Milan to Desenzano, the largest town on Lake Garda. A chauffeured Mercedes picked us up and we motored 40km around the lake through picture-postcard towns with their bougainvillea-adorned houses. I confess to being a little concerned about the worthiness of going to a wellness resort or eco-spa - I've never loved yoga and prefer wine to chai.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 27, 2016 01:47 UTC