ITALY is one of my favourite countries to visit. So much so, I got married there 17 years ago. I love the people, the food, ...

The small islands of Lido, Murano and Burano surround the city and are easily accessible. A good chunk of Venice's attractions, hotels and restaurants are located in San Marco on the southern edge ...

which offers transport to Murano and Burano. The gondolas have become almost synonymous with Venice. Although they were once used by wealthy Venetians for transportation, today they're used for ...

So, while this souvenir doesn’t come cheap, for many visitors, purchasing Murano glass is like acquiring a piece of fine art ...

But instead of going to the City of Canals, we decide to visit the islands of Murano and Burano, from £6. It’s 30 minutes on the ferry to our first stop, Murano. Known as Glass Island ...