Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda

Lefay Resort specializes in environmentally sensitive, extraordinarily well-appointed balm for souls made weary by the world. How well appointed? It’s got multiples not just of swimming pools, but also saunas, meditation gardens, and relaxation areas, on top of 25 acres of parkland for anything from running to lounging. If you’re looking to detox or revamp, you can’t do much better than this secluded mountaintop retreat — and the views of Lake Garda certainly don’t hurt either. The resort also expresses well-being — in the "living well" sense — through sheer sumptuousness of materials, especially the Italian walnut and marble surfaces on display throughout each suite. There's plenty of room to appreciate it all, of course, and sight lines fulfill the dual purpose of admitting plenty of lush Mediterranean light as well as show-stopping views. Bathrooms feature the spa's own amenities, naturally, and a handy spa kit to ensure you won't go unpampered. You’ll eat just fine on site, particularly if your diet plan has room in it for products derived from olives and grapes. It’s a bit of a throwback to a simpler time. The main building and the detached villas were made from indigenous materials and modeled on the terraced homes of those lucky enough to live in the so-called Lemon Riviera year-round. The rest of us will simply have to make do with visiting as frequently as possible.

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