The 20 must-do highlights of Venice
There's more to Venice than the Grand Canal and gondolas.
A three- minute guide to Padua, Venice
Padua is an odd mix of gritty and pretty, but it has three absolutely stellar attractions.
Five reasons now is the best time to visit Venice
Winter isn't exactly peak season for tourism in Venice—it's cold, deserted and often rainy—but that's exactly why you should go.
An artisan's life in Venice
So what is it like to be an artisan oarmaker in Venice? Now you can find out first hand.
Venice: Row your own way
Yes, it is romantic to be serenaded on a gondolier in Venice. But there are other more energetic ways to enjoy these waterways.
Airline review: Alitalia economy
Alitalia's freshly branded A330 delivers on style, but the substance falls short.
Westin Europa & Regina Hotel, Venice, review: Movie star luxury
One of Venice's most impressive hotels comprises five 17th-century palaces.
Escape the heat: The best cold weather cities
It may be cold outside, but in the streets and cafes of many great cities there is a special warmth during the winter months.
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There is no other city quite like Venice. In summer, its alleyways sink under the weight of tourists. In winter, it sinks under the weight of water; either way, this canal city is a spectacle. No trip is complete without getting lost for hours in its meandering laneways, being serenaded by a gondolier, gawping at St Mark's Square, or slurping risotto di seppie by the Grand Canal.
