Alle Testiere, Venice

Advantages: Scenery and Food
Disadvantages: Damp, expensive

...Few people visit Venice in winter. Why did I? Good question. My relatives live nearby in Padua, and on a family visit, we decided on a day trip to Venice in January. The boat trip over to Venice was a challenge. The sky was dark and grey and it was so cold - not how you would expect Italy at all. Venice was no better, with flooding in St Mark's Square. Very kindly, planks were placed across for pedestrian use as the water was an inch deep in places. Not many people get to see Venice like this, but it is common in winter time when the lagoon swells. People who lived and worked in Venice were going about their daily hustle bustle, dressed in winter clothing with umbrellas and wellies. I had seen Venice like this before as a child, and it had stuck in my mind. I had also been in summer, when it was full of holiday makers, but to go... Read review

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Advantages: A unique experience
Disadvantages: None

...A must for those who visit Venice is to ride on the Gondola, after all it is one of Venice's trademark. It's all very Venice from the gondola man dressed in striped shirts and hats to the whole trip itself. Your trip would not be complete unless you ride on one of these traditional rides. You can enjoy the lovely sceneries in Venice and go through the bridges-all sights are breathless and not to mention the live Italian serenade. I would certainly recommend to everyone , especially for couples going on a honeymoon trip...imagine listening to the live Italian song and enjoying a lovely, yet unique sceneries with your loved one! I can't remember how long was the ride, but I wouldn't mind experiencing it all over again!... Read review

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Advantages: Very inviting and clean
Disadvantages: Busy

...My experience at Venice airport was very smooth, the buses to and from the terminals were excellent, and there was absolutely no hassle whatsoever. The baggage reclaim and passport control was smooth and when we left, we were greeted by fountains and flowers that were very pleasing to the eye, unmatched by other airports i have been to. Outside the airport, taxis were easily available as well as other forms of transport and within five minutes of leaving the airport, the landscape was that of traditional italian countryside with canals and rustic barns every mile or so. Venice itself was a very nice place with bagfuls of character and some charming squares and pizzerias that will stay with me for a long time. The trip was made complete by having no stress at all and i thank Venice airport for that and i would thoroughly reccomend... Read review

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