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Venice Events

Rebecca — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:21:17 +0000

Venice will never disappoint a visitor whatever time of year they come, but for an extra special experience in this romantic Italian city, you can plan your trip around one of the exciting annual events held here. Here is a little information on some of the most popular annual events to help you plan your stay in Venice.

Carnival (February – March) is a special event in many countries over the world, but Venice has to be in the top three destinations during carnival. Come here to enjoy the frenzy of colour and fancy dress, party day and night both in the open air and inside the exuberant Venetian palaces. You can really let your hair down and take part or just stand and gawp at the locals going wild. And don’t forget to buy a hand made mask to take home with you as a souvenir!

Next in line is the Venice Film Festival which is held in August / September every year at the city’s Lido. This is an international film festival that attracts thousands of visitors to the city from all over the world to enjoy films and discuss cinema. Come during This festival to see Venice at its most glamorous or to take part in debates and screenings. Check out the Venice Film Festival web site for more details.

The third and equally popular event in this list is the Venice Regata Storica which is held on the first Sunday of September every year. This wonderful display of historical boats complete with crew dressed in period costumes is a joy to watch and is followed by a competition on the Grand Canal. You don’t have to be a nautical fan to enjoy this event; the sheer beauty of such old vessels sailing along the canal with Venice as a backdrop is awe-inspiring for anyone, not to mention an unbeatable photo opportunity!

It goes without saying that if you wish to attend any of these events you will need to book your hotel in Venice at least 2 months in advance and the sooner you buy your low cost flight to the city, the better!

Carnival in Venice 2010

Paolo — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:16:56 +0000

The Carnival in Venice 2010 – “Sensation” will be celebrated between February 6 and 16 this year. During Venice’s Carnival 2010, the whole city will gussy up for the party, with lively music, typical Venetian masks and colourful festivities.
By staying in one budget hotels, apartments and B&Bs, you can experience Venice’s 2010 Carnival you can find the best quality accommodation at a budget price without hassle in the centre of Venice. Historically, in the XVII century, the noble Venetians donned masks in order to mix and mingle with the merry-making peasants. Today’s carnival program includes everything from the famous Vol dell’ Angelo to street theatre, with festivities for children and nightly concerts and also the compagnie della calzada. A fabulous party which you can attend on the cheap with budget hotels thanks to this large selection of budget hotels, apartments and B&B’s for Carnival Venice 2010.

Venice – Queen of the Adriatic

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:05:31 +0000

If there is one European city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, it’s Venice. Many cities have been described as “an open-air museum”, but Venice is exactly that; it has more historic and artistic monuments crammed into its relatively small historic city centre than any other city and is just so stunningly beautiful that you can’t help but feel inspired and romantic as you explore its labyrinth of water-side lanes and pretty squares. Although touristy all year round, Venice maintains its original charm and character; don’t expect to come here and see nothing more than decaying palaces and the remnants of a more glamorous past, Venice has, in its way, moved with the times, bringing modern art into its most ancient galleries and keeping the older industries of glass making and shoe making up to speed with modern tastes. There truly is no other city in the world like Venice and memories of your visit to this magical place will stay with you forever.
Venice is a popular tourist destination all year round although budget accommodation in Venice tends to be more readily available in the winter, but be warned – it is freezing! Cheap B&B’s in Venice are a good option as they tend to be smaller, less expensive establishments run by locals and with breakfast included in the price of your stay; when you have seen the prices of a cup of coffee at the local bar you will see why this is so important!
There is a fair amount to see and do in this city considering its size, but here are some of my personal favourites:
1) A visit to the Rialto Market is a real treat for the senses. They sell everything from food to clothing and is considered one of the best street markets in the world.
2) Although expensive, a good Italian coffee on Piazza San Marco is a delightful experience. Try to go at a time when the crowds are elsewhere (very early morning or late evening) so that you can actually appreciate the view.
3) The Peggy Guggenheim Museum makes a great day out if you like modern art. It’s worth timing your visit to coincide with one of the talks on Peggy Guggenheim too as she had a rather interesting life and it’ll help you to understand the museum and art better.
4) Visit the islands of Burano and Murano. Burano is famous for its attractive, colourful houses and Murano is the place to see how that famous Murano glass is made.
5) And finally, just wander! Enjoy getting lost and taking in all the little details, like the gargoyles looking down at you from every street corner, the old lady looking out from here window, the smaller boutiques and the lesser known monuments.

Visit Venice at least once and you’ll most probably return for more!