Postcards from... Booklet 2022

Overlooking Riva degli Shiavoni, just steps from Piazza San Marco, St. Mark's Basilica, and legendary sites such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, the masterfully restored Hotel Danieli is synonymous with the splendour and romance of Venice. The hotel is made up of three interconnecting palaces, each unique in style, whose glorious interiors blend together to create an evocative ambiance which offers guests the best in modern comfort and refined luxury. Having been both a Reader’s Choice and Gold List for Conde Nast Traveler, the Hotel Danieli has been a prime choice for discerning visitors to Venice. Elegant and romantic, Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli overlooks the Grand Canal, enclosed between the splendid Church of San Stae and Ca' Pesaro, with suites facing its green gardens and a waterside door to receive guests. The successful mix of modern and traditional gives Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli an inviting andwelcoming aspect, in tune with the impeccable quality of the warm, highly professional service from the multilingual staff.The hotel is located in the historic centre of Venice, enjoying themagnificent atmosphere and offering its guests private, quiet rooms, where a gentle stillness is interrupted only by the passing of gondolas along the canals. With sweeping views across the Venetian lagoon, the 96- room Cipriani is the definition of luxurious perfection. Unlike its competitors across the water It is set amid lush gardens and vineyards on peaceful Giudecca Island, just five minutes from Saint Mark's Square via the private courtesy launch. Sumptuous rooms and suites capture the essence of Venice with Murano glass, antique mirrors, and fabrics by Fortuny and Rubelli. Dine on the wooden terrace of the Cip's Club restaurant, facing the Doge's Palace, or in the stunning Michelin-starred Oro Restaurant. Swim in the Olympic-size pool or enjoy a massage in the CasanovaWellness Centre. Dating to 1475, this noble palace and luxury hotel on the Grand Canal is a place of exceptional art and elegance that has retained its reassuringly intimate and familiar feel of a private residence. A historical treasure where heritage and culture blend with renewed Venetian style, the hotel is a refined version of its iconic self, offering attentive service, a delectable culinary experience and new avenues for relaxation and pleasure. From the design of its signature suites and iconic terraces to the Gritti Spa branded by Sisley Paris, The Gritti Palace is where multiple generations of elite global influencers gather to explore, taste and celebrate. TheBaglioniHotelLuna iscloaked inhistory.Astone’s throw fromSt.Mark’sSquare, thepalazzodatesto1118,andthroughouttheyearshasundergonetransformations fromaconvent intoanaristocraticpalace.Today’shotelbrimswithoriginaldetails, like ornate stuccowalls,Murano chandeliers,watercolorpaintings,goldfixtures andoriginalceiling frescoes in theMarcoPoloballroom thatareattributed topupils ofTiepolo, the18th centuryVenetianpainter. Insteadofplaying secondfiddle to thepricelessartwithin, theculinaryofferingshold theirown,especiallyataward- winningCanova restaurant, renowned for itsmenuandextensivewinecellar. SanMarco1243 Artandgastronomy inharmony BaglioniHotel Luna HotelHeureka FondamentaGasparoContarini,Cannaregio BoutiqueStyleSanctuary Located inCannaregio,away fromthehustleandbustleofStMark'sSquare,butclose enough toexploreall that thecityhas tooffer,HotelHeureka isaboutiqueproperty with just10 luxuriousbedrooms Carvedoutofa16thcenturypalazzo,overlooking the tranquilMadonnadell’OrtoCanal, thebuildinghasbeen restored tobringback the splendourof itsoriginsmarriedwith the vibrant lookof thepresent.There is a joyousandecleticstylewheresomebedroomshave restored frescoesandstatement bathtubsby thebed.Othershave show-stoppingbathroomsand four-posterbeds with lavishdrops. Italsohasagarden,which isa rarityon themain island. Ruggero reignsat theBlackCat The islandofBurano, famed forexquisite lace- makingand colourfulhouses, isalsohome tooneof Venice’smost charming family restaurants.Husband andwifeRuggeroandLucia seta jovial tone for“The BlackCat”while sonMassimiliano shareshispassion forwineasa resident sommelier.Feastonhyper- local specialities likehomemade tagliolininoodles with spider craborBurano-style risottowith small fish from the lagoonwaters surrounding this canal- sidegem.Book inadvanceotherwiseyoumayfind yourself ina largequeueofopportunists.A favorite sundayouting for the locals. So fresh thechefdecides themenudaily OsteriaAlleTestiere isa tiny restaurant in the southeast districtofCastello.Easy tomiss, this tiny restaurantwas opened20yearsagoby friendsLucadeVitaandBruno Gavangninand seats just22diners ina spaceofonly35m2. ChefBruno changeshismenuevery singleday,offering local fishand seafood from the lagoon in the freshand light style traditionalofVenetian cuisine like tinypilgrim scallopswith mintand lemonand thehouse specialityofartichokeand ricotta ravioli servedwith local langoustineandprawns. Hittingall the rightnotes Founded in1720asa coffeehouseandonceameetingpoint forglitteratiheading to thenearby Fenice theatre, thishistoric spotwas rebornasagourmet restaurant in1952.Operadiva,Maria Callas,wouldhead thereaftera spiritedperformanceand it retains its reputationasoneof the city’s finest restaurants to thisdayattractingnewagedivas likeElton John. CourtesyofNannaDis Gritti Palace , A Luxury Collection Hotel Hotel Danieli , A Luxury Collection Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli AmanVenice isas luxuriousandcharmingas thecity itfinds itself in.Located in apalazzoby the sideof thepicturesqueGrandCanal, thehotel includesprivate gardensandboastsanumberofdecorative treasures, includinggilded ceilings, 16th-centurywallcoveringsandTiepolo frescoes.Despite itshistorical influences, theaccommodation includesa rangeofmodernamenitiesand facilities.Many of the suites have sumptuous sitting roomswith stunning views of theGrand Canal.For fullRenaissance immersionopt for theAlcovaTiepoloSuite,which is adornedwithexquisite frescoesby themasterhimself. ThePickofVeniceHotels Highly recommended luxuryhotelswithverydifferentappeal inprime locations GrandCanal Joy inGiudecca With sweeping views across theVenetian lagoon, the 96-room Cipriani is the definitionof luxuriousperfection.Unlike its competitorsacross thewater It is set amid lushgardens and vineyardsonpeacefulGiudecca Island, justfiveminutes fromSaintMark'sSquarevia theprivatecourtesy launch.Sumptuous roomsand suitescapture theessenceofVenicewithMuranoglass,antiquemirrors,and fabrics by FortunyandRubelli.Dineon thewooden terraceof theCip'sClub restaurant, facing theDoge'sPalace,or in thestunningMichelin-starredOroRestaurant.Swim in theOlympic-sizepoolorenjoyamassage in theCasanovaWellnessCentre. Cipriani, aBelmondHotel Ama n Venice In The Know Asyouwouldexpect ina tourist hotspotVenicehasgaineda reputation foroverpricedbut poorqualityeateries.Thisdoes agreatdiservice to the true heroesandcustodiansof the ofa richculinaryheritage -you justneed toknowwhere togo... dishes.Alsoverypopularbut seasonalare moeche , smallgreencrabsfishedout of the lagoon in the springwhicharecookedandeatenwhole, shell included. Taking time toappreciateVenice is so importantbecauseotherwise itwillbe justa fairgroundattraction. Be inquisitive,walkdown thenarrowestalleys to discoverquiet squares.Geta local to recommend their favouritecornerand the trueVenicewill reveal itself. A likelydestinationmightbe thedistrictofCannaregio,which is locatednear the railway station. It is theareawith themostbridgesandwas the Jewish ghettoof thecity.Booka tourwith the JewishMuseum to learnabout the historyof thearea,orexploreand try tofind the three ‘hidden”‘synagogues (look fordomesandarchedwindowswhich identify theseplacesofworship). Talkingabout tight spots, squeeze intoCalle (street)Varisco.Locatedwithinone of themost secludedplacesof thecity ina seriesof intricately twistingalleys, thedead-end streetofCalleVarisco is surmountedby littlearchesand isonly 53cm (21in)wide.Legendhas it thatmurdererswouldbecrushedby thewalls should theyventuredown it. ComeeveningCannaregiooffers someof thebestandmostauthenticnightlife in thecity,especiallyalong theFondamentadeiOrmesini.Whynot rub shoulderswith the localsoverdrinksatBarTimonbeforeadeliciousdinnerof fresh seafoodand some livemusicatParadisoPerduto,avenuewitha long historyofgreatvibesand some surpriseperformers. Arise thenextmorningandplanmorediiversionsas thecrowdsdescendon the usualsites -wherenext foryou? Thebeachesof theLido, thecolourfulhouseson sleepyBurano IslandoraglimpseofwhatVenicemighthave looked like if tourism hadnotexistedwithavisit to thesouthof the lagoon to the townofChioggia. Giudecca Absolute joyonGiudecca V enice isquite simply themostbeautiful antique in theworld.An impressively preservedhistoricalcityofhigh Renaissanceartandarchitecture in strictly controlled isolation in themiddleofa sheltered lagoon.Andherein lies its inherentmodern flaw -daylightassaultbyhordesofdaytrippers,butas the light fails thebusloadswilldepart (with the remains of theirpacked lunch)andcruisepassengerswill re- embark for thenext legof theirwhistle-stop7/10night Mediterranean seaadventure.Now is the time to discover theVeniceof theVenetians. What is for sure is thataprincipalmotivation to spend somenights inVenice is for loversandbonviveurs todrinkat thewellof love, lifeand libation for there isnowheremore romanticand ifyouare in theknowyouwillalso discover thatVenetiansare renowned for theirdeliciouscuisine.This isnot surprising since thecitywasbuilton thewealthof trade,whichwould naturallyenrich thepossiblities for thepalette.Ofcourse, fruitsof the sea takeprecedentwithdishes like bigoli insalsa (pasta inananchovy sauce), risottoalnerodiseppia (risottocookedwithcuttlefish ink)and sarde insaor (sardinespreserved ina sweetand sourmarinade)amongst themost famous Cipriani , A Belmond hotel