Gondola ride. I didn’t think...
by asantetravel
Gondola ride. I didn’t think it was very romantic but we had 5 people in our gondola. Also the fear of falling into the nasty water left little room for day dreaming. Still, it was a very Italian experience. Seeing a city from the water is a must. A couple in our group even got engaged on their gondola ride.
Venice Tip
by flyme2rio
check out some of the more famous bridges - behind me is the Bridge of Sighs - so called because prisoners who had to cross it to go to their death got their last glimpse of daylight before execution, ergo sighs of anguish and remorse were heard
There's alot of walking to do!
by Packerman
You have heard the saying "if you don't succeed, try, try, and try again" Don't worry it will happen, YOU WILL GET LOST and that is the best thing about Venice. You may think it is a small island and you can navigate yourself around, but believe you me, you will get lost an average of twice an hour if you keep walking around. Walking around Venice is special, there is something at every corner, in every small square, every bridge is different, it is such a wonderful place to visit. I really enjoyed feeding the pidgeons out of my hand in St. Marks square.
Venetian style gardens
by montezaro
Not much of the greenery can be seen in Venice, in fact, as far as I know there is only one public garden in the town. When strolling around one can see buildings, canals and bridges but not the trees. Perhaps it is the reason why every single free corner of the town is used for gardening. This one is very cute.
Packing List
by Brinkolas
Biking Trip When I went to Venice we stayed on the Island of Lido. It's a beautiful, quiet, island where everyone of all ages ride their bikes, and go to the beach. If you stay on ledo I suggest trying to find a place to rent a bike there if you don't feel comfortable taking yours. I also suggest packing a swimsuit, since there is a beautiful beach over-looking the Agean Sea. If you are staying at a hotel you'll have to ask the hotel for a pass to the beach. There's a public beach and a private beach. The water's usually not too rapidy, and if your adventurous you can walk out to sea for a good 30 meters with out hitting a drop off.