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	Borromean Islands
		The Borromean islands are named after the Borromeos, a family of wealth and nobility who over many years developed three islands that have now become exclusive, world-renowned resort destinations.
		These islands are known as the Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola Superiore, also known as Isola dei Pescatori because it was a thriving fishing community.
		The islands are filled with lemon groves, palm trees and other subtropical plants that climb around the collection of luxurious villas.
	www.italian-weddings.com /destination_wedding_locations/piedmont/lake_maggiore/borromean_islands.html (253 words)

	Islands
		Alofi is an island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French territory of Wallis and Futuna.
		The island along with the rest of the Andamans is part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and lies some 135 km northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair.
		Futuna is an island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French territory of Wallis and Futuna.
	www.shortopedia.com /I/S/Islands (1247 words)

	Borromean Islands - LoveToKnow 1911
		BORROMEAN ISLANDS, a group of four islands on the W. side of Lago Maggiore off Baveno and Stresa.
		The southernmost, the Isola Bella, is famous for its château and terraced gardens, constructed by Count Vitaliano Borromeo (d.
		This page was last modified 00:27, 2 Sep 2006.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Borromean_Islands (90 words)

	Borromean Islands - Stresa, Italy - Travel Blog
		The next island that i ventured to was Isola dei Pescatori, the only island of the three that is inhabited year-round.
		As I was walking along this wooded trail around the back of the island, I came to a clearing, where a peacock was in full-spread of it's feathers, or whatever it's technically called.
		While walking around the islands and jumping from ferry to ferry, everyone I saw, literally everyone, was either husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend.
	www.travbuddy.com /travel-blogs/9562/Borromean-Islands-Stresa-1 (1054 words)

	Lake Maggiore Regions - Stresa, Borromean Islands, Isola Bella, Isola Superiore and Isola Madre
		Lake Maggiore Regions - Stresa, Borromean Islands, Isola Bella, Isola Superiore and Isola Madre
		Two islands, Isola Bella and Isola Superiore, have little villages where you can explore them for free, while the third island, Isola Madre, has only a garden and you have to pay an admission fee to enter.
		It is the largest of the three islands and is also extremely beautiful.
	www.ultimateitaly.com /italy-places/lake-maggiore-regions.html (547 words)

	The Urinals of Isola Bella
		Historic and enchanting Borromean Islands are located right in the middle of Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy.
		This remarkable outdoor fixture may be found on the island of Isola Bella.
		This [fixture] is [located] on the north-east side of the tiny island, which is about 1/4 square mile [in size].
	www.urinal.net /borromean_island (207 words)

	Stresa, Tomassucci Travel Days Out: The Borromean Islands
		Isola Bella is undoubtedly the most famous of the Borromean Islands and when you see it today you can hardly imagine it as the tiny fishing village it once was.
		Isola Madre is the largest of the Borromean Islands and boasts a tranquil and enchanted atmosphere.
		How to get to the Borromean Islands: The Borromean Islands are easily reached using the local ferry service from all resorts around the Borromean Bay (Stresa, Baveno, Pallanza, Intra) with departures approximately every 30 minutes during high season.
	www.stresatravel.com /Tomassucci_Web/borromean_islands.htm (548 words)

	Holiday at Lake Maggiore North - Charming studio apartment overlooking Borromean Islands
		The apartment, with its stupendous view over the Borromean Islands, is set in a villa with beautifully landscaped grounds on the shores of Lake Maggiore : the perfect location for exploring the area and relaxing down at the beach.
		Baveno is a delightful town, ideally located on the shores of Lake Maggiore for visiting the beautiful Borromean Islands, Villa Taranto gardens and other lakeside towns which are all easily reached by the regular ferry service : the best way to explore the area is to buy a 3- or 7-day ferry pass.
		The Borromean Islands, Villa Taranto gardens, Milan, Centovalli and Switzerland are all readily accessible by ferry and/or train from Baveno or Stresa.
	www.holiday-rentals.co.uk /index.cfm/property/1753.htm (1007 words)

	Stresa and ...
		It was bought by the Borromeo family in the XVII century and was transformed in order to allow the building of the palace and the creation of the terraced gardens (rich in imposing trees, azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and exotic plants).
		Its fascination lies in the simplicity and the pleasant candor of the houses and the narrow streets.
		It is the largest of the Borromean Islands and is embellished by an enchanting botanical garden surrounding the eighteen-century palace.
	www.hotelmontoc.com /inglese/stresa_and____.htm (726 words)

	Hotels near Borromean islands
		Located between the towns of Stresa and Baveno, overlooking the Borromeo Gulf and beautiful islands of Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori, the hotel is ideal for a relaxing Italian break....
		The Minotel Lido La Perla Nera is only a few steps from the Lake Maggiore, in front of the Borromean islands; the departure point for the boat service to the islands and cable car to Mottarone are nearby....
		The third and smallest island you can visit island is Isola dei Pescatori (Fisherman's Isle), whose San Vittore church is a national monument....
	www.activereservations.com /hotel/attr/en/5333 (432 words)

	Borromean Islands, Italy : Condé Nast Traveler on Concierge.com
		With the snowcapped Alps as a backdrop, Lake Maggiore, the quietest in Italy, induces one of the oddest but most engaging moods to be found anywhere in Europe: an intriguing German-Latin mix of sensual brooding.
		Your only other obligation in this desperately romantic setting is to arrange for a meal at Il Sole, in the town of Ranco, on the island's eastern shore.
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	www.concierge.com /cntraveler/articles/detail?articleId=5326 (574 words)

	Singles Travel Company - Northern Italy
		Borromeo Islands, and situated in both a lakeside and mountain setting, is characterized by precious examples of architecture, 19th century villas and by the famous pink granite quarries.
		Isola Bella (Beautiful Island) is the most famous of the three Borromean Islands and it is named after Isabella, whose husband, Carlo III Borromeo (1538-84), built the palace and terraced gardens for her as a wedding present.
		Before Count Carlo began his project, the island was rocky and almost devoid of vegetation; the soil for the garden had to be transported from the mainland.
	singlestravelcompany.com /singles/NorthenItaly.html (4325 words)

	UWAA Alumni Tours: 2004 Travel - Italy's lake District- Alumni Campus Abroad
		Lake Maggiore is famous for its legendary splendor, as well as the celebrated Borromean Islands.
		Stresa is Lake Maggiore's principal resort since the 19th century, with its many beautiful villas and easy access to the Borromean Islands.
		Isola Madre, the largest of the three islands, is a paradise of baroque splendor.
	www.washington.edu /alumni/tours/2004/italyslakedistrict/itinerary.html (569 words)

	Borromean Islands - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		BORROMEAN ISLANDS [Borromean Islands] see Maggiore, Lago, Italy.
		Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Borromean Islands" at HighBeam.
		Italian rhapsody; A romantic island palace filled with world-class music in Italy's beguiling lake district...
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-x-borromea.html (219 words)

	Promo Lago Maggiore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Coptur Meeting Point Travel Agency, offers you excursions to Borromean’s Islands, to the Botanical Garden of Villa Taranto, to museums, to typical market of the lake side towns and to the Swiss part of the lake (Ascona, Brissago, Locarno), as well.
		It is also possible to plan particularly excursions combining Piedmont and Lombardy lakes in order to know all the beauty of this area.
		Borromeans Islands: Madre Island, Bella Island Pescatori Island
	www.lagomaggioreonline.com /ing/promo.htm (1351 words)

	Tilbud - Hotel La Palma - Stresa - hotels.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Located right on the lake, the outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a paved terrace where guests can soak up the Italian sunshine while taking in views across the water to the Borromean islands.
		Workouts are accompanied by island views from the gym on the sixth floor, where there is also a sauna, jetted tub and sun terrace.
		Boats run to the lovely Borromean islands, approximately three kilometres away and the house, zoo and impressive botanical gardens at Villa Pallavicino are just one kilometre from the hotel.
	www.hotell.com /hotell-italia/hotell-stresa/hotel-la-palma (432 words)

	TOURISTIC CENTER Lago Maggiore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Transfer to Isola Pescatori to discover the most picturesque corner of the Borromean Gulf; it is an ancient village of fishermen still inhabited today with simple houses, Narrow streets and a the little church of San Vittore.
		Situated in the south part of the island there are the artistic gardens with their ten terraces in the Italian style which offer to visitors not only incomparable beauty architectural views, but also spring and summer bloom ideal for photographs.
		In Orta there is also the possibility to go to the "Sacro Monte" on foot, to admire the 20 chapels with their important sculptural groups dedicated to the life of St. Francis.
	www.lagomaggioretour.com /eng/visite.htm (1954 words)

	Titan HiTours - Lake Maggiore
		The lakeside promenades are lined with magnolias, camellias, azaleas and verbena whilst lemon, orange and carob trees can be found on the magnificent world famous Borromean Islands, belonging to the Borromei of Milan since the 12th century.
		Overlooking the Borromean Islands and surrounded by peaceful hillsides is the 19th century resort of Stresa.
		A short boat ride away and lying at the centre of the Lake are the romantic Borromean Islands which cannot fail to enchant.
	www.titanhitours.co.uk /holiday-itinerary.asp?pc=LMS (313 words)

	Fodor's Travel Wire: January 2005 Archives
		Also on the island is a 16th-century palazzo, where an antique puppet theater is on display, complete with string puppets, prompt books, and elaborate scenery designed by Allessandro Sanquirico, a famous scenographer at La Scala in Milan.
		The Similan islands are consistently rated among the top dive sights in the world, with visibility of 18-25 meters.
		The south island has fjords, soaring snow-capped glaciers, and coastlines dotted with uninhabited islets; the north has beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, and dense forests where some of the world's biggest kauri trees are found.
	www.fodors.com /wire/archives/2005_01.cfm (16073 words)

	Connections Worldwide Excursion Information - Canada, America, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska, Caribbean, South ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Comprising of four islands which date back to the 12th century, the most famous are Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori.
		Continue to Isola dei Pescatori, or Fishermens Island, Hemingway's favourite and which as its name suggests still retains its fishing village atmosphere.
		Enjoy a lunch of fresh lake trout in one of the many restaurants on the island before returning to the mainland via Isola Madre, less visited than the others but well worth the visit.
	www.connectionsworldwide.co.uk /excursion-info.asp?pc=BOIS (268 words)

	BORROMEAN ISLANDS - Online Information article about BORROMEAN ISLANDS
		BORROMEAN ISLANDS - Online Information article about BORROMEAN ISLANDS
		Search over 40,000 articles from the original, classic Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th Edition.
		group of four islands on the W. See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /BLA_BOS/BORROMEAN_ISLANDS.html (228 words)

	Borromean Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Together totalling just 50 acres (20 hectares) in area, they are a major local tourist attraction for their picturesque setting.
		Isola Madre, the largest of the four, is also noted for its gardens, which are maintained in an English style.
		Isole dei Pescatori or Isola Superiore is the only inhabited island in the archipelago.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Borromean_Islands (238 words)

	A Trip to Italy, Day Ten, Italian Lakes, Baveno, Isola Bella, Borromean Islands, Palazzo Borromeo, Lugano, Switzerland, ...
		Borromean Islands - Isola Bella Palace Tour A private launch takes us to the world-renowned islands of Lake Maggiore.
		In the morning, we went on the optional excursion to the Borromean Islands, mainly Isola Bella (Beautiful Island) and the Palazzo Borromeo.
		On the way, we passed another of the Borromean Islands where the same families have lived for generations.
	briggl.com /italy/day10.php (1412 words)

	Bed and Breakfast Stresa, Lake Maggiore, borromean Islands
		This all a year round BandB is located in Stresa centre at the foot of the Mt. Mottarone on the banks of Lake Maggiore, overlooking the famous Borromean Islands.
		The Lakeside is lined with trees and flower beds and offers fantastic views of the Borromean gulf and its islands.
		From the Embarcadero there are ferries that depart frequently which can take you to any of the 3 islands and into Switzerland.
	www.bb-ilviaggiatore.it /uk/breakfast.html (167 words)

	Swiss Wine Food & Cultural Tour -- Expert Family Travel
		Boat trip to Borromean Islands to visit 17th century palace and gardens
		We will stop at Ascona, a former, colorful fishing village which has long been a favorite with artists.
		After a drive along the scenic lakeside road into Italy and Pallanza, we will take a boat to the Borromean Islands for a visit of its 17th Century palace and the beautiful terraced gardens.
	www.expertfamilytravel.com /swiss_food_wine.htm (1338 words)

	Alumni College in Italy's Magnificent Lake District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Borromean Islands, this region displays a picturesque archipelago, often painted and considered by artists one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
		Situated directly on the lake, it offers the most expansive view of the Borromean Islands.
		This all-inclusive, short-duration, and competitively priced program offers you "light education," an enjoyable travel experience you will long remember, and the camaraderie of fellow graduates and new-found friends.
	alumni.nd.edu /travel/italianlakes.html (144 words)

	Borromean Islands, Lake Maggiore
		which have made the island famous and which to this day bear
		This is the largest of the Borromeo Islands and it is also the most
		From the bare rock of the ice age, the island has undergone various
	www.hotelvillaelda.com /Borromeoislands.html (1308 words)

	AllRefer.com - Borromean Islands, Italy (Italian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		AllRefer.com - Borromean Islands, Italy (Italian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
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	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/X/X-Borromea.html (123 words)

	Tauck -Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Visit the palace and colorful gardens of Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands on lovely Lake Maggiore.
		Take a private water taxi for the short trip to beautiful Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands belonging to the princely Borromeo family.
		Visit their palace and gardens before journeying to Laveno and on to the resort city of Lugano on the shores of Lago di Lugano.
	www.patravel.com /06Tauck/europe/sw_switzerland.html (1134 words)

	Stresa Hotels - Hotel Primavera - Hotel Meeting - Lake Maggiore - Borromean Islands
		Stresa Hotels: Three star hotels, Hotel Primavera and Hotel Meeting, overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands.
		Presentation of services, photographic gallery, rates, restaurants, local area information and booking form.
		From the solarium you can have a wonderful view on the lake and on the mountain surrounding Stresa!
	www.stresahotels.net /index_eng.htm (169 words)

	Borromean Islands / Isola Bella, Italy
		From Stresa there is a very attractive boat trip to the Borromean Islands.
		The boat calls first at Isola Bella which owes its present appearance to Count Vitaliano Borromeo, who between 1650 and 1671 transformed what had been a barren rock, with a parish church and a few houses, by building up terraces of fertile soil and creating a splendid summer residence.
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	planetware.com /.../borromean-islands-isola-bella-i-lo-lmbi.htm (157 words)

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