The city’s outer islands offer beaches, shimmering ocean vistas, a fishing village and the rhythms of ancient Italian life.

A spokesperson from The Venetian Resort said Tuesday that if all goes as planned the viewing platform that was built over the outdoor lagoon will be removed and singing gondoliers back soon.

Once you leave the Venetian lagoon in your wake ... All Po River cruises end in Mantua, an Italian city great for history buffs. Located in the northern region of Lombardy, known for its delicious ...