Ca dei Guardiani, Dorsoduro, Venice (Ref: 59877), Self catering house in Venice The house is on two levels with an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area on the ground floor. This opens onto a private courtyard which can be used for al fresco dining, maybe a glass of Prosecco before dinner or just enjoying Venice outdoors. There are two matching sofas in the lounge area, one of which converts into a double sofa bed.  Sleeps 6
	Cà Rielo Apartment (Ref: 8203), self-catering apartment in Venice Alessandro and Marina Zavagno will be happy to welcome you to Ca' Rielo, which they have just opened in one of the most interesting and characteristic areas of Venice. This Apartment offers a unique combination of elegance, style and friendliness. The rooms capture the essence of 18TH century Venice, while offering present-day visitors the comfort and convenience they have come to expect.  Sleeps 4
	Casa Castello, Venice (Ref: 26632), Self catering apartment in Venice Fifteenth century palazzo. Unrivalled views from our sun terrace overlooking Salute Church, St.Marks and lagoon. 10 minutes walk from St.Mark's Square. Every facility. The apartment is situated in the district of Castello both in the midst of the Venetian community but also close to the major cultural and historical centre. Built around 1450, in the middle of a lively street of shops and restaurants, this is a charming and characterful third floor apartment ten minutes walk from St Marks Square. Unusually it has an altana/roof terrace giving fabulous panoramic views over the whole of Venice even to the snow capped Dolomites.  Sleeps 4.

Great Spectacles in Venice: Make Venice vacations An Enjoyable Experience    by Apurva

A Venice vacation is nothing if not steeped in tradition. In fact, ever since the city has become a popular tourist attraction where visitors probably outnumber natives by a factor of ten, the traditions have become more pronounced, more colorful, and more enjoyable and yes, more orthodox. Let us see a few of the major tourist attractions in Venice that you can enjoy during your Venice vacations.

Marriage to the Sea

On Ascension Day every year, the city recreates its marriage to the sea to emphasize the fact that the city is indeed totally dependent on the sea. The Doge is taken to S. NicolÚ del Lido in his traditional boat. There is a great colorful parade of ships, boats and gondolas of all sizes escorting him, and with great pomp and gaiety he throws a wedding ring in to the middle of the lagoon. The show carries on for quite some time and is followed by enthusiastic races among gondola drivers. This is a must see in your itinerary during the Venice vacation.

Carnival

The carnival in Venice, Italy has a flavor unparalleled anywhere else. For ten days. Venice is a hotbed of activities and locals and tourists alike take part in the dancing and entertainment with great gusto. St Marks' Square is the hub of main activities but fortunately, the carnival is celebrated all over town in a large number of dancing halls and the crowds are somewhat distributed. The carnival is one of the most important tourist attractions in Venice and you should plan your Venice vacations accordingly. The masks are a must have for the carnival and the very notion of being masked gives a certain abandon to the proceedings. Carnival or not, every tourist is bound to carry a mask or two back home.

The Historic Regatta

If the city has a hundred and fifty waterways and canals, can a boat race be far behind? Every year, the regatta of hundreds of boats speeding past thousands of tourists enjoying their Venice vacations and locals, all loudly cheering whichever boat takes their fancy, is a major spectacle. There isn't just one regatta alone. Although part of one event, there are races for champions (the gondolini), for women (the mascarete) and for the young (the pupparini). Huge crowds, loud cheering and colorful stands are the highlight to a fun and frolic filled day!

The Festival of the Redeemer

If you look at Venice history, In 1576, a plague hit Venice. Legend has it that it was brought into the city by rats carried on a ship from the Orient. Thousands died till finally, the plague was contained in 1630! The celebrations continue to this day and are held on the third Sunday of July. All monuments are lighted up and a beautiful fireworks display lights up the entire lagoon far into the night.

No matter which season you select for your Venice vacations, there is bound to be something spectacular to attract. After all, Venice is not a historical odyssey for nothing!

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