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Venice for £10 !?

A November 2002 trip to Venice by CarysA

Quote: When I saw a flight from London to Venice for £10 I thought it must be a con! It wasnt and I was able to have a 21st birthday well worth remembering!!

Venice for £10 !?

Overview

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Venice is a small area and it is possible to walk from one end to another in a couple of hours. It's worth doing in order to see the quieter views of the city. Whilst San Marco is indeed a golden and beautiful sight, the tourist orientated stalls and gondolas do give it a gaudy feel. The Carneggio district is a world away from this with peaceful canals and bridges occasionally interupted by working boats and people. I would recommend a walk around the lesser known parts of Venice, paticuarly in high season when the tourists do become a stifling mass. Venice is a beautiful place and a lot more is to be gained from an out of season visit than you might expect.Quick Tips: Book ahead in summer al...Read More

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Corona

Hotel

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Clean, airy and well lit rooms. A shared bathroom and toilet but very pleasant. Only 5 mins from San Marco but still within the budget range. £40 for a double room, cheaper rooms available.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on April 8, 2002

Corona
Calle Corona
Venice, Italy
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