Venice

I thought I was surely going to be disappointed when I got to Venice as it had been made out to be absolutely amazing and beautiful. I wasn't let down though it was better then I expected it to be. I was never bored there was so much to see that I didn't have enough time to see everything. So that will definitely be me coming back here for my holiday next year to see the rest of Venice! My husband and I loved walking around the streets at twilight and going to little restaurants for our dinner it is the most magical city I have ever been too. We had a little boat trip down a river (which I cant remember the name of apologies) which was so romantic as they played soft music to a candle light dinner. I would recommend this holiday to everybody! From young to old, old to young!

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Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

My wife and I had wanted to go to Venice for many, many years.

We finally got round to it and I must confess I was ready to be let down as I had such high expectations after all the images, films and other media we had consumed about this City.

We were not disappointed

It's a stunning City. Everything you expect it to be.

On the negative front, and they are all entirely outbalanced by the positives, it is a tiny place and some of the main squares and areas can become quite crowded (we went just out of peak season so it was OK - but it was still reasonably busy so I can imagine in peak it could be a shocker).

It was also very expensive to eat and drink.

But, that aside, what a place!

We visited a couple of the other islands, Murano and beach area (the Lido I think its called).

The beach area I could take or leave - its not much different from other beaches, so why go to Venice for it? However, Murano is definitely worth a visit - very, very chilled out and laid back - a lovely quiet old village where you can have a meal and a drink and watch the world go by.

Venice is so jam packed with history and things to see that you wont get bored if you're there for a week or so.

Some of the restaurants are a bit rip-off price wise, but others are wonderful rustic Italian places - so do your research before you go.

We will definitely be going back as it was one of the best short breaks I've ever had (probably the best).