Gloria is the perfect host. Clear instructions were received, allowing us to transfer smoothly from airport to apartment, Gloria met us at the local vaparetto (water bus) stop. The apartment location was ideal for us, we felt (almost) that we were living as Venetians. Very good local amenities, a bakery, fruit and veg. stall, delicatessen, trattoria, local restaurants etc. There is also a brilliant artist's print workshop just next door. And, yet, located close to the tourist mayhem that is Venice.

The apartment itself is spacious, warm and very comfortable. It is up on the third floor, so plenty of exercise. Perhaps we should all throw away the keys to the car for a while and walk. I certainly felt fitter at the end of the week.

Thanks Gloria for hosting us for a perfect week in Venice.