Menaggio is a great place to stay on Lake Como - less touristy than Bellagio & Como. Among the hotels in Menaggio, this is the top of the pack. However, don't expect much of ... More
All travel--from the West Coast to the Midwest to Amsterdam to Venice. A storm in Minneapolis caused delays so we almost didn't make our flight to ...
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All travel--from the West Coast to the Midwest to Amsterdam to Venice. A storm in Minneapolis caused delays so we almost didn't make our flight to Venice. Huge problem since our Ho(s)tel only lets you check in from 9:00am-1:00 pm or 6:00-8:00 pm. If we don't make our flight, we have to find a new place to stay for the night. Fortunately we make it (literally running all the way to the gate). Unfortunately, our luggage does not. That will have to arrive later! After almost not making it to Venice in time to check in to our hotel, we are thrilled to be there and only a little concerned about our...
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Barb (View Barb's trips)Sept.6/09 We arrived on the first Sunday in September, Regatta Storica, note to anyone, "The Grand Canal" is closed from at ...
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Barb (View Barb's trips)Sept.6/09 We arrived on the first Sunday in September, Regatta Storica, note to anyone, "The Grand Canal" is closed from at least lunch to 8 p.m. We had to walk to San Marco's Square which was fine with us. But, I was glad we didn't stay in Venice, as many people had to drag their luggage across the cobble streets to their hotels (no water taxis either). The walk took about an hour, and very interesting as the streets have no rhyme or reason, but "the best way to see Venice is to get lost" I think Rick Steves said this
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