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I know Venice has struggled to remain a real city under the crush of tourism. I loved visiting and would like to go again, if it's possible to do so in a way that's good for Venitians. [more inside]
posted by sepviva around Venice, Italy at 12:11 PM - 4 answers

In the process of booking a flight from O'Hare to London, and we potentially have the option to have a ten hour layover in Venice on the way over. We (two adults and a four year old) would arrive mid-morning after an eight hour flight. [more inside]
posted by EllaEm around Venice, Italy at 4:49 PM - 13 answers

Venice transportation options have me absolutely confused. The ACTV fares page and most tourist sites say the travelcards / time limited tickets are valid for 1, 2 or 3 days. The same ACTV's vaporetto page says 24, 48 or 72 hours. Can anyone who used them confirm which of those is correct? [more inside]
posted by I claim sanctuary around Venice, Italy at 10:59 AM - 6 answers

Mrs. Jabo has always wanted to see Venice. And now that we are going, I want to hire a gondola on our 30th wedding anniversary. [more inside]
posted by jabo around Venice, Italy at 10:39 AM - 10 answers

I've gotten great travel help on the Green before, so hoping someone here has been to Venice recently and wants to give recommendations. Specific requests inside! [more inside]
posted by fingersandtoes around Venice, Italy at 4:53 PM - 14 answers

Restaurant for six in Venice? The birthday girl wants seafood, one of us is a veggie, and and ideal price range would be about €35 per person including a decent amount of wine. [more inside]
posted by cilantro around Venice, Italy at 5:45 AM - 3 answers

For a variety of reasons, the second half of August is turning into a better time for us to take a vacation than October, as we had originally planned. We are hoping to go to Venice. We're OK with heat and humidity. Is there some other dealbreaker I'm not aware of? [more inside]
posted by elizeh around Venice, Italy at 6:16 AM - 10 answers

Hubs and I are contemplating a trip to Venice in October--acqua alta season. What kind of gear would we want to manage the high waters? Like: Would we want to bring full-on rubber boots, or will we be able to get by with regular waterproof shoes? [more inside]
posted by elizeh around Venice, Italy at 1:59 PM - 7 answers

Is there a small town, possibly a spa town like Merano or Wiesbaden, between Verona and Venice? That's not too expensive? And I don't need to hire a car for?
posted by Busoni around Venice, Italy at 9:46 AM - 4 answers

Help finding housing in Venice for 2 weeks, June-July! [more inside]
posted by pearl228 around Venice, Italy at 1:54 PM - 8 answers

Going to Venice next June. When is the best time to buy plane tickets? [more inside]
posted by brownpau around Venice, Italy at 2:41 PM - 6 answers

Travel filter: Venice and Rome in 8 days? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 around Venice, Italy at 5:43 PM - 19 answers

Venice Biennale Filter: So, we are going in a couple weeks Looking for general recommendations and insider tips on places to stay, eat, and see in both Venice and Rome - late June and Early July. 10 days total. [more inside]
posted by specialk420 around Venice, Italy at 12:39 PM - 7 answers

Hi all. I am looking for recommendations for food in Venice (anything from a Paninoteca to a Ristorante). I've read that it is difficult to find good food in Venice, so I'm hoping the Metafilter hive mind can help me out. In addition, any recommendations for sightseeing would be great. Especially non-traditional/off the beaten path stuff. Thanks again.
posted by batou_ around Venice, Italy at 5:32 AM - 11 answers

Walking in Venice/Santa Monica... so I'm in CA for another week. I'm a big walker... where should I walk? What are the great shops for music, books, film, sights, eats, drinks? Any great concerts, readings, plays I shouldn't miss? Or if there's something a single bus ride will get me to that you can recommend, please do so with specific boarding instructions. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by dobbs around Venice, Italy at 9:52 AM - 16 answers

I'm going to Venice, Italy with my family. Can you recommend a good hotel (doesn't have to be cheap) and also, can you tell me what do I have to look for when searching for one? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade around Venice, Italy at 8:37 AM - 18 answers

Can anyone recommend some great restaurants in Venice or Rome? [more inside]
posted by tangyraspberry around Venice, Italy at 9:20 AM - 18 answers

How can I get from Venice to Dubrovnik to Athens on a backpacker budget? [more inside]
posted by the duck by the oboe around Venice, Italy at 1:58 PM - 17 answers

What is a good way to spend some downtime in central Venice? [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks around Venice, Italy at 7:34 AM - 17 answers

How could one best enjoy the Venice carnivale? [more inside]
posted by Kudos around Venice, Italy at 7:12 PM - 3 answers