Venice, Italy’s Capital For Romance
A trip in Europe, particularly in Italy, isn't complete without a day or two in the Mediterranean's capital for romance, Venice. This city of roughly half a million souls is in northern Italy and is often referred to as the City of Bridges or the City of Canals, thanks to the waterways and bridges that crisscross the city that double as a travel network. To make a romantic getaway in Venice more, well, romantic there are quite a number of tips available.
Without going into details, here are some tips from Paul Bowers, a writer for website and blog Mio Destino, that appear on a travel directory: First, he recommends taking a vaporetto, Venice's version of the street bus, instead of a gondola, which he says is "a real rip-off." A vaporetto ride might not elicit a romantic thought in your mind, but it is more cost effective and enjoyable. For romantic accommodations, he recommends the Locanda Orseolo, which he says is "intimate" and a "charming place to stay."