A vacation in Venice, Italy is like going to another world. Without even discussing the ancient engineering feat it took to build, Venice is a stunning land of pastels and reflections. There’s a welcoming environment, crowds of happy people having the same experience. More than just the canals and gondolas, mainland Venice and the various small islands have much to offer as well. See the art of hand-blown glass on the island of Murano, head over to St. Marco square and be covered by pigeons, or relax and enjoy an authentic Italian coffee which is basically espresso; if you want what we drink here you have to ask for Americano!
3Take a Water Taxi
When you arrive in Venice by one of the many busses or services available to bring you where cars can’t go, you start at a major transportation hub. The means of transportation in the city of Venice is strictly by water or walking. The best way to cruise the Grand Canal is the Venetian version of a bus, called a vaparetto. You can purchase a day pass and ride the various routes, either down the Grand Canal to cruise under the famous Rialto bridge, or out into the lagoon, where you can disembark and explore more treasures. One particularly interesting stop is Murano; there is an old-fashioned glass-blowing factory where everything is made by hand. Beads, jewelry, trinkets, and even chandeliers.
