Indulge Yourself in Art, Architecture and Fine Cuisine on a Holiday to Venice.

From lazy gondola trips down narrow canals, to fabulous art, architecture, music and food, Venice has everything you need to indulge yourself. The city of Venice is actually made up of 117 small islands resting in a lagoon. As such, it is a unique and atmospheric mix of placid canals winding through quaint pedestrian-only alleyways, striking Renaissance art and architecture, and iconic bridges. Rent a luxurious holiday apartment adorned in signature Venetian style, with silk drapery and cushions, glittering Murano glass chandeliers, ornate mirrors and intricately carved wooden beds. Visit the 500 year-old Doge’s Palace, and marvel at the Byzantine and Arab influenced gothic architecture. Visit a glassmaking shop on the island of Murano and see artisans producing colourful and intricate glass masterpieces in the same way they have been since the 10th century. Or sample the fine local cuisine by candlelight at a canal-side restaurant. Local culinary specialities include risotto with squid, creamy polenta with shrimp and the famous Bellini, a refreshing mix of peach juice and Prosecco. The best times to book holiday accommodation in Venice are in the spring and the fall, as the summers can get quite hot and humid, and winters can be damp and chilly.