Hi again! We hope you're all having a great day full of smiles and laughter. If not, hopefully this blog post makes you grin just a little bit.
Maybe this is just us, but we feel like there's something so magical about the city of Venice. Perhaps it's the fact that it's built on water, or that the architecture is unique and unlike anything we've ever laid an eye on. Whatever it is, something about this city makes us want to come back time and time again.
Give this blog post a read to gear yourself up for a heavenly trip to Venice!
1. Hotels are everything
There's so much to explore in Venice, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't also enjoy time at your hotel. We believe that the ideal hotel is a place where you can unwind and have some quality me-time. Taking all of this into account, we recommend that you stay at the Palazzina Grassi.
What's so great about the Palazzina Grassi?
It has a restaurant that serves mouth watering food for each meal of the day
The vibe of the hotel is very art deco which is super cool
The Palazzina hosts many events for the Venice Film Festival which takes place from August 22 - September 22, so you may spot some celebrities (we saw a certain Hermione Granger 😁😁😁😁😁😁)
The rooms are extremely comfortable and quite large
The hotel is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along with you
It's very central and there are lots of things to do in the area
What about this hotel might be a dealbreaker?
The Palazzina Grassi is rather pricey, so some people may not be able to afford it
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This hotel is incredible, but we understand that some of you might be looking for something different. If you don't think this hotel will work for you, check out Booking.com to find Venice hotels at every price range:
2. Eats + Sweets
A huge part of your vacation experience is the restaurants you go to. To make it easier for you to indulge in great food, we've compiled a list of our favourite eats + sweets.
Gelateria Paolin dal 1760 (Campiello Morosini, 2962) → cute Venetian cafe
Ristorante Riva del Vin (Riva del Vin, 745) → comforting Italian seafood restaurant
Ristorante Rosa Rossa (Calle de la Mandola, 3709) → classic Italian restaurant
Kofler (San Marco, 3989) → classic Italian restaurant
Rosa Salva Gelateria Bar ( Sestiere di S. Marco, 950) → Italian gelateria + bar
Bacaro da Fiore (Calle de la Botteghe, 3461) → innovative Venetian cuisine
Ristorante Riva del Vin
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3. Activities Galore
The hardest part about planning a vacation is figuring out what on earth you're going to do each day. We don't want you to struggle with this, so here's a list of the best things to do in Venice.
Create your own Venetian masks at Ca' Macana
Wander through St. Mark's Basilica
Go on a gondola tour along the Grand Canal
Go up the Campanile di San Marco for a fabulous view
Attend some of the events for the Venice Film Festival (takes place from August 22 - September 22)
Watch the parades and browse through the street fairs at the Carnevale (takes place during February)
Visit Lazzaretto Nuovo to see the beautiful, old-timey architecture and go to some exhibitions
Walk across the Rialto Bridge for a stunning view
Grand Canal
Thank you so much for reading this post! We hope you're considering a trip to Venice for your next getaway.
Warm Regards,
Reco Geckos
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