Venice

One of my favourite places in Europe, we caught a water taxi from the airport to our hotel and arrived through what used to be a "porters door" - about half height and opening directly onto the canal from inside the almost 1000 year old house (The sensational Locanda Orseolo !).

This small and family run boutique hotel was superbly positioned (just off St Mark's square) with hosts who were just amazing. I cannot recommend the hotel and staff enough !

A highlight of our stay here was a concert featuring members of the Venice Symphony Orchestra - truly magical.