Venice in Peril............soon!!

[shaunbhoy]

Am planning a jaunt to Venice in a few weeks with some friends and her indoors(complete with New Passport!!!! ).
We will be staying in Venice itself and will probably do the usual touristy bits. Just wondered if anyone that has been has any tips/pointers/recommendations.
Obviously me removing her Passport and valuables from her is a given!!

[MarillionFan]

Am planning a jaunt to Venice in a few weeks with some friends and her indoors(complete with New Passport!!!! ).
We will be staying in Venice itself and will probably do the usual touristy bits. Just wondered if anyone that has been has any tips/pointers/recommendations.
Obviously me removing her Passport and valuables from her is a given!!

The thread title is very apt. Venice will sink when you arrive you fat chunt.

Old Hack.

[d000hg]

Don't forget to check out Muscle Beach.

[tranceporter]

Gondola rides are expensive boat rides in sewage water. You are also privileged to pass a couple of sewage extracting boats on the ride. If you time it right, St.Mark's square will be flooded with sea water, and alternates as a nice swimming pool free of charge. A boat ride in the sea is decent and gives you some nice pics. That's all I can remember from top of my head.

[v8gaz]

My usual hotel is now closed - the San Clemente Palace. You may have to slum it in the Cipriani.

Don't miss Harry's bar for a decent martini and a belini for the mrs. Otherwise, just wander about, it's all amazing.

[AtW]

Free tip - don't buy ice cream there...

[Old Greg]

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[shaunbhoy]

The thread title is very apt. Venice will sink when you arrive you fat chunt.

Old Hack.

I'll be fine. I can walk on water.