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The Restaurants to Visit for a Slice of La Dolce Vita 19 December 2020 This city of unparalleled historic and artistic heritage is full of winding canals, secret alleys, and grand piazzas – with a serious food scene to boot. We’ve rounded up the most beautiful restaurants in Venice, from the tiny bacaro with wine…
Exploring the Enchantment of Venice Some years ago, we were young and in love, and there were trains from London’s Victoria that took us everywhere, including the beautiful city of Venice. Our travels led us to Paris and Madrid, to Rome and Berlin. The experience of crossing Europe by night was unforgettable, with dining cars…
Experience Luxury at Anantara Plaza Nice Why choose Anantara Plaza, Nice? This elegant hotel fulfills all the needs that Nice’s hotel scene has been lacking for decades. Positioned centrally, it offers a luxurious urban oasis with stunning views of the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. With clean contemporary lines and an exceptionally stylish rooftop dining terrace, it’s…
Discovering the Magic of Barbie’s Outdoor Adventures in Venice Beach The iconic Los Angeles strip serves as a mirror image to the utopia of Barbie Land. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) 24 July 2023 Life in Barbie‘s world is plastic, fantastic, and very pink. However, after one of the dolls (Margot Robbie) experiences an existential crisis,…
Call it a beach town with a dazzlingly rich heritage. Ranked as France’s fifth largest city and recently anointed the status of a World Heritage Site, Nice is thrumming with newfound energy thanks to a wave of massive renovations. With an array of museums, extensive city bike paths, Baroque and Belle Époque treasures, and an…
From lessons in Venetian-style rowing to seasonal seafood plates, and crowd-free experiences, there’s much on offer. 6 April 2024 Mao Yuqing/Unsplash Discovering Venice: Seasonal Insights Bonafide Venetian Alberto Toso Fei comes from a long line of Murano glassmakers (the first documentation of the name Toso comes from 1351). He is a journalist, author, and essayist…
Where the locals eat in Venice, from the best under-the-radar spots to the loveliest award-winning restaurants Despite its small size, compiling a guide of the best restaurants in Venice is no easy feat – this popular Italian city is not short of amazing food and places to enjoy it. Since time immemorial, the vast saltwater…
Best Things to Do in Venice With its maze of canals, bridges, dreamy vibes, and magical scenery, Venice is a destination that everyone should experience at least once. To maximize your visit, it’s essential to have a well-curated list of the top activities. First-time visitors often find themselves in awe of the beauty of the…
Of all of the affordable hotels in Venice, these are the nicest ones to know about, with prices starting from around £110 per night 8 June 2024 All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Venice hotels have long been associated with grand old palazzos-turned-luxury…
The Best Hotels in Venice With its 150 canals, 400 bridges, and magnificent 16th- and 17th-century palaces and piazzas, it is no surprise that Venice is considered one of the prettiest cities in Europe. Consequently, the hotels within Italy’s floating city offer baroque bedrooms draped in decadent velvets and contemporary designs, attracting a diverse cast…
From the latest Carnival dates to when hotel rooms are at their cheapest and priciest, we share the best time to visit Venice for every type of traveller. 12 June 2024 Getty Images Few destinations around the world are as grand or unique as Venice. The City of Canals hides countless tales down its narrow…
Feb 28, 2023 • 4 min read A dry canal at low tide in February in Venice, Italy © Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images If you’ve seen photos of Venice over the past few weeks, there’s one thing you won’t have missed: the half-dry canals, containing more mud than water. It’s the result of bassa…
Exploring Venice with Kids: A Family Adventure Not many destinations astonish like Venice – the city’s staggering beauty and unique setting knows few rivals on the continent (or anywhere, for that matter). Sauntering about Venice’s distinctive web of waterways, canals, and bridges as a family evokes Walt Disney World-level marvel and awe around every turn,…
Explore Venice: Top Free Experiences A unique destination, Venice is a place that pops up on an infinite number of travel bucket lists, and with good reason. Canals and gondolas, churches and palaces, festivals and Biennales – these elements all contribute toward keeping Venice among the most-visited cities in the world. Despite being a highly…
Escape the Crowds: Top Day Trips from Venice Venice is one of the world’s greatest cities – a floating work of art, an open-air museum, and a place that everyone wants to visit at least once in their lifetime. However, this fragile city is also the poster child for overtourism. Consequently, exploring beyond the crowds…
Best Times to Visit Venice, Italy: A Seasonal Guide There isn’t a true low season in Venice. The Serenissima is so unique and famous that the desire to see it with one’s own eyes knows no seasonal limit. Every time of the year presents its pros and cons, offering different activities and events to enjoy…
Discover the Unique Neighborhoods of Venice Venice is divided into six neighborhoods known in Italian as sestieri. While all six sestieri are undoubtedly Venetian, each has its own distinct charms and flavor. This layout has remained more or less unchanged since the Romans arrived in the Lagoon to establish one of their camps – or…
Getting Around Venice: A Comprehensive Guide One of the many reasons Venice is such a popular city with travelers from across the globe is its unique infrastructure and layout. Navigating a city that has canals instead of roads presents new challenges that your average main street will never experience! It takes some getting used to…
Visiting Venice on a Budget Is Venice overpriced? In some aspects, undoubtedly; however, there is also a silver lining. While hotels and restaurants typically charge high prices in this compact city, where space is at a premium, many activities can be enjoyed without breaking the bank. The good news is that major sights are often…
Visiting Venice: A Guide to the Floating City It’s one of the most familiar destinations on the planet, yet also one of the most alien. Venice is a constant conundrum: how do I see the best of it? How do I avoid destroying it? Is it possible to have a local experience? What do I…