Create Itinerary for Romantic Getaway to Venice, Italy

Whether you’re traveling to Venice, Italy looking for romance or are a seasoned traveler, the Carnet travel guide to Venice has insider travel reviews for culture rich entertainment, art museums, galleries, fine dining, luxury hotels and fashion designer shopping addresses.  Venice is full of romance and whimsy in every season, so it’s always a great time to plan your getaway!

The city of Venice is incredibly beautiful; a stroll through its neighborhoods is a lovely and charming experience.  In the summer months, visitors and locals alike enjoy long evening walks along the Giudecca.  In autumn, you can walk across piazza San Marco, but don’t forget to bring your rubber boots because of the high tide!  In winter, ten centuries of history are covered by a silent blanket of snow.  In the spring, make sure to experience the flowers and scents of the secret gardens in the city of the Doge.

While in Venice, Carnet suggests taking a motorboat across the Venetian lagoon to the island of Torcello. Visit the ruins of the old Byzantine Cathedral and have a late lunch under the shady pergolas of the gardens of Locanda Cipriani. You might be seated at the table where Ernest Hemingway wrote “Across the River and into the Trees.”

Another romantic idea is to hire a Water Taxi to take you to the Giudecca Canal just before sunset and enjoy the colors and reflection of the waters. Watch the rays of the sunset play on the gold of the domes of San Marco from the Bell Tower of San Giorgio Maggiore, far from the maddening crowd.

I found these romantic Venetian travel suggestions from my favorite travel guide, Travel with Carnet!  

In May Venice Gets Ready for Painting and Art Biennale While June is All About Rome and Vatican Celebrations

Traveling to Italy this summer?  You’ll definitely want to visit Venice and Rome!  Italy is the perfect place to be immersed in culture, art & paintings, and to enjoy luxury travel.  Previews of the 55th International Art Exhibition will be held in Venice May 29^th through 31^st; most art venues will be open daily from 10am to 6pm.  The exhibition will run from June 1^st to November 24^th, 2013.  If you want to attend the preview, or get special access during the event, consider purchasing a Biennale Card.  Historical Archives of Contemporary Arts benefit 100% from revenue related to sales of the Card.

On July 30^th, a fundraising event will be held in Venice for the Historical Archives of Contemporary Arts.   In the basin of San Marco and the Giudecca Canal, hundreds of boats will be illuminated with paper lanterns. A boat bridge will float from the Dorsoduro to the Giudecca. Once a hotel, The Ca' Giustinian is a former 15th century gothic palace near Ca Rezonico, just a canal view across from Palazzo Grazzi. The evening’s sit down meal will include local dishes and conclude with a 30 minute fireworks display just before midnight.  This event will definitely be worth attending, not only to support art, but to enjoy the beauty and magic of the city of Venice.

During June, there are many religious observances in Rome. Make sure you witness at least one of the masses, processions and feasts.  On May 30^th, Corpus Christi starts with a Mass at San Giovanni en Laterano, followed by a procession to Santa Maria Maggiore.  On June 24^th, in observance of San Giovanni (John the Baptist), an additional mass, attended by hundreds of thousands of people, is held at San Giovanni Rome Cathedral. The feasts are typically comprised of street vendors who serve snails and suckling pig, flavored with pestled celery and caraway seeds, and roasted in traditional Roman style with salt and olive oil.  This year expect the celebrations to elevate to highlight the entry of newly enthroned Pope Francis.

I found out about these great events from my favorite travel guide, Travel with Carnet! 

How To Experience Paris For Busy Executives - Things To Do, Attractions, Eiffel Tower, Restaurant, Art Museum And Spas

There’s this great trip planning site called Carnet you just select your travel listings and it organizes, plots, and you can print it (or you just send it to your phone).  It also includes addresses and phone numbers so you have everything in one place. It certainly helps to be able to get around some of the worlds most cultural cities and squeeze everything in that you want to do on your trip.

All About Paris – Eiffel Tower and Trocadero
Visiting Paris is something every luxury traveler should do at a least 3 times. The center of the city is divided into walkable neighborhoods and there is always something new to discover. To get acquainted with how the city of lights is divided by the Seine, visit the Trocadero to get the best view of the Eiffel Tower, then walk across the Seine and scale up to either the restaurant or the third level observation deck of the Eiffel tower to view all there is to treasure about Paris, France. In the evening the lights along the structure make an amazing spectacle.

Restaurants in Paris – Haute Cuisine and Michelin Stars
The top Paris restaurants require advance reservations, so spend a little time browsing our restaurant reviews and be sure to dine at at least one Paris michelin restaurant. The experience of the service, preparations, technique and beautiful dining rooms is a souvenir in itself.  Some of the famous Paris restaurants include Guy Savoy, Joel Robuchon, Thiery Marx, Alain Ducasse, Arpege, and Senderens. For a departure from haute cuisine you can try French brasserie Lipp, cafe at Ralph Lauren or trendy Paris Italian restaurants like Stresa.

Art on Display – Grand Palais at Champs Elysee
Take a stroll through the gardens of the Champs Elysee to visit the art paintings by Edward Hopper on display at the Grand Palais. Until January 28, 2013, the exhibit space showcases his talent of taking simple subjects and transforming them to sophisticated compositions. The exhibit also includes works he created during his stay in Paris.

The travel Carnet works great for sneaking in museum tours and the chicest places where models, designers and fashions who’s who eat and drink in Paris. 

It's easy to plan your trip itinerary with endless things to do in Paris on your next trip to Europe. First time or seasoned travelers can use the Carnet travel guide for insider access to Paris luxury travel reviews for culture rich entertainment, art museums, galleries, fine dining, luxury hotels and fashion designer shopping addresses. Carnet’s guides are designed for culture seekers and foodies who like to walk the best neighborhoods in a city when they travel. Our pedestrian map of Paris is made for savvy travelers who plan on attending the opera and Paris sightseeing.