Cruise the art and soul of Venice
If you're after the ultimate, intimate sail through centuries of culture, a Venice river cruise provides a glorious unfolding of art and architecture.
Europe's greatest water worlds, by train
Many cities can claim the title 'Europe's other Venice'. And you can reach them all on an outstanding train journey.
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.
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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.
