But its shimmering expanse is a destination in its own right, with fascinating islands easily accessible by vaporetti, Venice’s workhorse waterbuses. The city’s residents treat the lagoon as ...

Venice is one of the most iconic cities in Europe and the world, with its intricate network of canals navigated by the iconic gondolas, criss-crossing through 118 islands linked by 472 bridges.

Tony Veljaca is a Venetian who repatriated after a hospitality career overseeing world class hotels with world famous guests ...

This tiny town in western Greece lies romantically between two lagoons and is described by its locals as their own smaller ...

Venetians were up in arms over a tourist's brazen decision to swim across the famed Grand Canal ... between April 18 and July 27 this year. The levy does not apply to people staying in hotels in ...

Minutes later, we’re out on the canal, clambering ... I hope the island will remain forgotten, and as wild and ghostly as it is today. Venice needs its secrets.

The oldest of Venice’s four bridges that connect the islands across the Grand Canal is Rialto Bridge. Beginning as a pontoon centuries ago, the present day stone design was built between 1588-91 ...

These Venice-like waterways are found in a different European city (Picture: Getty Images) Winding canals, colourful buildings ... entertainment complex on the island of Phu Quoc, there’s ...

Known for its canals ... Venice Kids Tours offers other family-focused activities, such as scavenger hunts, walking tours and boat tours. Explore two of Venice's most beautiful islands on this ...