Venice Visitors Guide

When visiting Venice, keep in mind that it is more expensive to visit than other cities in Italy. This is partially because the cost of bringing goods to Venice is much more expensive- everything must come by water.

There are no roads in the city limits of Venice. You will walk along the sidewalks beside the canals or ride a water taxi. Since Venice is settled along one major canal, it is virtually impossible to get lost in this city. If

By: Allen Shaw
Texas may be better known for its redneck reputation and wide open spaces than the "romantic getaways" so prevalent in Europe and the East Coast. But there is at least one romantic getaway in the Lone Star State that could hold it’s own against the waterway canals of Venice and the reputation of Paris, France as the "City of Love"…the San Antonio Riverwalk.
Found across the street from the Alamo, the Riverwalk connects several major San Antonio

The tale of the city of Venice began in the 5th century AD when refugees from invasions of the Lombard invaders sought safety on the largely uninhabited islands. The communities organized themselves under a doge, flourished as the islets were located favorably for handling seaborne trade between East and West, and by the 9th century they had formed the city of Venice.

By the 10th century, Venice gained supremacy over the most of the coast of Dalmatia,

My focus is always value, not the lowest price. As we all have different budgets, I like to choose from a range of budget accommodations to deluxe. I sifted through everything from little known destinations for a quiet romantic getaway to all-inclusive resorts for the whole family to cruising.

The destinations and properties or cruise make my list when I see true value in the "deal". For example, if someone says the sale price is $100 per night

If you are coming to Southern California there are so many things to do with so little time. If you are looking to get away from the city and enjoy a nice quiet peaceful vacation then you should head out to Palm Springs. Palm Springs is full of shopping, fine dining, spa’s, even nudest colonies. An endless array of golf and tennis courses. Casino’s if you love to gamble, they also have plenty of concerts and a comedy show every

My husband (at the time husband-to-be) and I went inter-railing many years ago when we were both young and free of responsibilities………….. .. yes, those were the days. We had decided to embark on a trip visiting, amongst other places, London,Paris,Geneva and Venice. On the outward journey from Geneva to Venice we had an overnight train journey through the Alps.

The train was very busy, overcrowded in fact, and we were sharing a compartment for 8 with 10 other people.

Bruges is a beautiful medieval city in Belgium. Bruges was one of the first cities I visited in Europe. We were in Bruges during February, which was still cold and wet. However, the beauty and tranquil setting of the city centre compensate for it.

Bruges is often referred as “The Venice of the North”. The canals connects the street and with medieval style building lined alongside. Bruges’s city centre was nominated as a World Heritage Site in 2000 for their preservation

Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” affects a modern audience much differently than one in Shakespeare’s times. The persecution of Jews was rife in England as early as the 12th century. By the time Shakespeare wrote his play, Jews were forbidden to live in England. Audiences loved Christopher Marlowe’s play about “The Jew of Malta”, whose enemies boil him in a cauldron. The enthusiastic spectators completely missed Marlowe’s attempt to satirize Christians who preach a gospel of

Eighteenth century Venice is an era of decadence and sin, intrigue and corruption, illicit romance and dark secrets. Carnivale and the wearing of opulent masks make hiding while in public easy. Trysts and illicit encounters abound. Danger and violence lurk around any chosen corner. Under this magnificent and glamorous backdrop, the lives of three young girls, Adrianna, Elena, and Marietta, intertwine at the “Ospedale della Pieta” a renowned music conservatory for orphaned girls.

Adrianna, the most famous and most

The oldest film festival in the world, the Venice Film Festival has a rich history and extraordinary list of participating films. The first Venice Film Festival, called Esposizione Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica, occurred in 1932. Since then, in August or September, filmmakers and movie stars from all over the world gather in Venice for the prestigious event.

In 1932, Count Giusepe Volip, the president of Venice, two secretary generals named Antonio Maraini and Lucian De Feo, were responsible for putting together