There are some train journeys that carry a certain reputation before them, but arguably none have the reputation for glamour, style and sophistication of the Orient Express to Venice. Anticipation was certainly in the air as Gareth and I arrived at London Victoria, suited and booted, ready to begin the trip. We were immediately amused to see a Dutch couple waiting to check-in clad in denim – we were sure a quiet word would ensue and we were not disappointed. The passengers performed a quick change worthy of a West End musical.
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Orient-Express to Venice
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Hotel of the Week – Palazzo Giovanelli Venice
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
The hotel’s Manager Nico Fort is a very happy man. After 2 years of rebuilding he can finally open the doors on his wonderful 4* palace hotel on the Grand Canal. The Palazzo is an architectural gem even by Venice’s high standards. For years I have floated past its crumbling frontage on vaporetti chugging between the station and the Rialto bridge and I have always wondered how these buildings can be left to rot. Clearly someone with more money than me had the same thought.
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Hotel of the Week – Bauer Hotel in Venice
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
A classic old lady of Venice – The Bauer Hotel. This hotel has one of the best locations in Venice, just a short stroll away from Piazza San Marco, and on the Grand Canal overlooking the lagoon. It really is a haven of quiet amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Venice – Carnival & Winter City Breaks
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Some of us work in 9-5 offices and some of us are allowed out for the odd meeting. I get to go to Paris one week, Cologne the next and last week was Venice. Now, I know what you are thinking – what a lucky chap I am…and you would be right.
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