One of the benefits of booking villas in Italy is that these luxurious facilities provide vacationers with all of the comforts of home. Whether that's a decadent feature like an onsite swimming pool or a something as simple as a gourmet kitchen, these small touches help make one's holiday special. Angler's heading to the Boot will be particularly happy about the latter, as fishing on Lake Como can provide them with a wealth of opportunities for their own private culinary adventure.

Also known as Lario, Lake Como is a glacial lake in the Lombardy region. As both the deepest and the third-largest natural body of water in the country, Lake Como boasts a robust marine population that draws scores of fishermen to its shores every summer.

Whether you charter one of the region's famous Lucia boats or merely sit on the docks with your rod and reel, late July is the best time to cast a line, as most of the area's 28 species of fish will be spawning at the time.

Of course, many luxury rentals in the area can be found right on the lake, meaning all you'll have to bring are your rod, reel, line and a fishing license.