Rhythms of the outer reaches
Shaney Hudson leaves the canals to explore the salt marshes and remote islands of the Venetian lagoon.
Island hopping
Away from the hustle of Venice, Peter Munro explores the Venetian Lagoon, where he finds artisans and quiet cafes.
And mother makes three
What happens when a seventysomething eschews escorted touring for an independent jaunt with family? Some might predict disaster. Dayle Green finds out.
Secret flavours of the city
Kate Gibbs samples bars and restaurants favoured by the locals among Venice's network of canals.
Smaller cities have mountains of potential
Next September my husband and I plan to fly to Milan as a base for a five-week trip by train around northern Italy, Lake Como and Venice.
After dark, my sweet
Venetian crowds and cliches don't do much for that loving feeling but the city after sunset seduces Jean-Paul Pelosi.
The world's 10 greatest parties
From Venice and Rio to Bolivia's Oruro, some cities really know how to kick up their heels. Natalie Paris chooses the best
Rhapsody in the maze
From black-tie opera under frescoes to quartets on the cobblestones, Rob McFarland explores a living Venetian legacy.
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There is no other city quite like Venice. In summer, its alleyways sink under the weight of tourists. In winter, it sinks under the weight of water; either way, this canal city is a spectacle. No trip is complete without getting lost for hours in its meandering laneways, being serenaded by a gondolier, gawping at St Mark's Square, or slurping risotto di seppie by the Grand Canal.
