ARIA Retreat & SPA: Adults-Only Design Above Lake Lugano

ARIA Retreat & SPA occupies a serene position above Lake Lugano at Cima di Porlezza, on the Italian side of the lake that straddles the Swiss border. An adults-only Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it pairs contemporary design and a spa with rooftop terraces framing the water and mountains.

The dining is a highlight. La Musa Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace focuses on the harmony of textures and natural flavors of high-quality ingredients; La Joie de Vivre pairs fine recipes with a connoisseur's wine list in an elegant blue-and-gray room; and the Dolce Vita Lounge & Terrace handles all-day coffee, refreshments and evening wine over the lake.

For a calm, adults-only lake stay with a serious kitchen, ARIA is a standout.

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