Spring Escape to Italy’s Lake Como: Low Season Rates at Villa d’Este

Currently closed for the winter season, Italy's glamorous Villa d'Este-- a favorite of celebs like George Clooney-- reopens with a splash in early March to pamper guests in the earthly paradise found on the shores of Lake Como. Hailed as one of the best hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Traveler, this opulent hotel offers an unforgettable guest experience. Surrounded by an exquisite park, the lakeside hotel is housed in a former residence of aristocrats dating from the 16th century. Plan a spring escape and you'll find low-season rates as low as 395 euros per room, per night-- a rare gift from a hotel of this caliber. Available from March 5 - 31, 2010, this "Spring Escape" offer includes daily buffet breakfast and free access to the sporting facilities. (A child under the age of 14 sharing their parents room stays free of charge.) Anticipating a luxurious stay at Villa d'Este will certainly melt away the winter blues...