Lugano is one of the best kept secrets in Europe -- visually stunning scenery, mild climate, great shopping (and I hate shopping), and everything operates with the efficiency that only the Swiss are famous for. It's great any time of the year. I wish I could make it my home.
Locarno … Excellent town in the Italian part of Switzerland. The view for the lake is awesome. For cheap pizza, try the Coop pizzeria across from the Dépendance dell'Angelo in Piazza Grande.
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