Licia has done a wonderful renovation on her beautiful Venezia apartment located quite near the Arsenale. It is a great location, particularly if you plan on attending the Biennale or for just touring this beautiful city. Within a 10 minute walk you can be in San Marco Square or a 15 minute walk you are in Rialto crossing that gorgeous bridge while at the same time you can stay in the neighborhood and simply avoid the throngs of tourists that swarm Venice each morning with daytrippers from cruise ships and giant tour groups by staying in Licia's lovely apartment.

Licia's local representative Erica is simply great! She is very helpful and accommodating, very pro-active in communications prior to and during the stay and speaks lovely English. Erica also knows Venezia quite well and is more than willing to share her insights into the city from current art exhibitions to the best gelato in town, just ask her and you will find what you are looking for.

We always rent apartments for a week or two while in Venezia, some stays were for Carnivale and others were just for enjoying the most beautiful city in Europe (to us) and by far this is the nicest apartment and the best location we have rented. There are many "locals only" places to eat in the neighborhood, chichiterrias abound and friendly residents invite you in for a drink and a small bite to eat in the quaint little bars. Venezia for me is about discovery and getting lost amid the maze of canals and there was plenty of both this week but by far my favorite discovery this trip is Bacarando, a restaurant with cutting edge Venetian food with a traditional flair, there was a lovely jazz band playing as we had dinner on the outdoor front patio, cannot recommend this restaurant any more highly.

While the vast majority of visitors choose for some reason to only spend one day in this incredible city, do yourself a favor and book a week at Licia's apartment and immerse yourself in the city, the cathedrals, the art, the food and the local culture.

Final note, the WiFi has been turned on and is quite fast.