Venice Insider: Cat Bauer

Venice Insider: Cat Bauer

Award-winning author Cat Bauer has lived in Venice since 1998, and is still learning how to navigate the labyrinth.

WHERE NOT TO GO

Where NOT to go

Where NOT to go

Your holiday time in Venice is precious; don't waste your time at these tourist traps (we've got better ideas for you).

NEAR THE BEATEN TRACK

Near the beaten track

Near the beaten track

Stick close to the beaten track in the Piazza San Marco and discover some gems that few tourists get to glimpse.

ITINERARIES

24-hour itinerary

24-hour itinerary

With just a day in Venice you're going to have to be fast to make a dent in the city's offerings. Follow this itinerary to hit the absolute highlights.
One or two week itinerary

One or two week itinerary

With one to two weeks in Venice, you have time to take in a great deal of this amazing destination. The hard thing will be leaving at the end.

LISTS

Luxuriate!

Luxuriate!

The Italians sure know how to splurge; follow this pampering (plus!) list if you'd really like to indulge.
Shop 'til you drop

Shop 'til you drop

There are both peaks and pitfalls to shopping in Venice. Follow our Insider's expert, savvy tips.

Hotel reviews

Hotel reviewsOur Insider has the best unbiased info for you on a whole range of hotels, from cheap and cheerful to absolutely fabulous.

Other travellers’ favourites

Awesome links

Awesome linksHere's a round-up of some really great blogs and other info sites related to Venice.
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