From the moment our journey started Cristian was helpful; what boat to get from the airport, what times and when to expect arrival in Venice where he would meet us off the boat and take us to the apartment. Ca' Laura is beautiful, peaceful and quiet, the apartment is a wonderful traditional Venetian house with a modern interior. Perfect.

Cristian spent time (and patience!) with us going through the map where to find everything and advising us 'to try the local drink of spritzer apelo, but only have one...if you have two you'll fall over'...he was right but definitely glad we tried it. Helpful, kind and very generous hosts.

We took Cristian up on his offer of a guided tour to Murano and watched the glass blowing...a must. Don't take too much notice of comments on trip advisor saying 'don't go, it's a rip off you can buy glass cheaper on the mainland', sure there are places you can buy 'cheap anything' just be careful and you can always make an offer for the genuine piece.

Cristian then took us three (turning 50 year olds this year) girls back to mainland Venice on his boat...which I have to say was THE highlight of my trip (but probably not Cristians).

A truly amazing beautiful place. If you are not moved to tears by Venice's beauty...then you have no soul.

I would highly recommend a stay at Ca' Laura...and would most definitely want to come again if they would have 3 very silly, forgetful old girls back!!

Thank you so much for a fabulous and most memorable stay in Venice.

Ciao Kim, Melanie and Jo