Many cities say that they are the Venice of the East, but in terms of its breathtaking old architecture built on dozens of islets connected by a fine network of bridges, there can be only one Venice. Spend the night comfily in a HotelTravel.com hotel.
Picturesque, quaint, crumbling, romantic Venice swarms with tourists. A visit to Venice lives up to all expectations and any romantic notions one may hold. This treasure trove of ancient architecture built upon 188 islands and connected by over 400 bridges is unlike anything you will ever see.
Venice is definitely a destination for romance. Whether it be a honeymoon, anniversary, or a trip with that special someone; love is always in the air. This romantic city and its starry-eyed atmosphere don’t exactly host a barrage of activities for children. However, there are a couple of options for the little ones.
New Years Day: New Years Eve is a tremendous celebration in Venice. Locals and visitors typically use this day to recover from the parties and events that were held the night before.
Accademia Bridge
Accademia Bridge was created in 1854 across the Grand Canal to lessen the load on the Rialto. The bridge boasts of a 24-foot arch, so that galleys can pass through it. It has three walkways, with two on the outer balustrades, and a third, wider one at the central walkway where you can pass through to get to the various shops. The bridge is made up mostly of steps, so people with strollers or on wheelchairs may have a hard time traversing this bridge.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is located 10 kms (6 miles) from Venice by water and 12 kms (7.5 miles) overland. The airport is home to a large number of international airlines. Venice Marco Polo Airport has modern passenger facilities including: banking facilities, bureaux de change, ATMs and a full-service post office as well as meeting rooms and business facilities. There is also a good selection of bars, coffee shops, restaurants, fast-food outlets and snack areas on offer.
Business Offices: 09:00-5:00, Monday to Friday
Banks: Italian banks are open on weekdays from 08:30 to 13:30 and 14:45 to 16:15.
Post Offices: 08:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Friday and from 08:30 to 19:00 on Saturday.
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00-18:00, every day
Museums: check individual museums for opening times
Lovely, peaceful, quality hotel where the staff are extremely helpful and courteous. Its only drawback is the walk to the vaporetto (15 minutes) to get into the centre of Venice - but this is reflect...
