A holiday in Venice has never been more accessible to more people. The cost of a flight to Venice has come down considerably since the age of the budget carrier and a hotel in Venice nowadays no longer needs to break the bank…

Venice is a city of romance, rivaling Paris in the minds of romantic couples. Known as the city of canals, there is enough to do to make an entire holiday in Venice or simply a relaxing weekend break in Venice.

As the capital of the region of Veneto and the main city in the region, a Venice holiday has so much to offer. In years gone by, people flocked to the city as it was one of the major sea powers in Europe and nowadays much of this heritage is still in evidence. But it is its world famous canals that make short breaks to Venice such an attractive proposition. The canals serve the function of roads and due to which every form of transport is on water or on foot. Its appeal is wide-ranging: From romantic boyfriends making proposals of marriage on a gondola to older couples sipping freshly poured coffee in St. Mark's Square, a Venice holiday truly bridges the generation gap. No longer the reserve of movie stars and the rich and famous, holidays in Venice have broad appeal. Whether you are a student of history, a lover of fine art and architecture or just one of many people that revel in the Italian way of life, a weekend break in Venice is a must. And its not just for the first time visitor – far from it – even the most well-seasoned travellers are unlikely to have experienced all of its 150 canals and 118 islands so there is always an excuse to take a short break to Venice and discover something new.

As undeniably one of Europe's most beautiful cities, a city break to Venice is a must for any self-respecting traveller. With a flight to Venice often costing little more than the tax and fuel surcharges, there is no longer any excuse not to take a short break to Venice and cross this magnificent city off of the list of places to visit. Alongside its canals, fantastic museums, restaurants and bars, there is a hotel in Venice to match every budget and taste making a weekend break in Venice an ideal choice Holidays in Venice are holidays in style. Long considered to be one of the most romantic cities in the world, this becomes apparent even before you get to the city. Even from the approach on the flight to Venice, you see that the city is actually built on water; you know that this is going to be a holiday with a difference! Having landed at Marco Polo Airport, you can take a public water bus (or private water taxi which is more expensive but faster) to Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) from where you then make your way to your hotel.

There are no cars, bikes or any form of motorised vehicles in the historical centre making your Venice holiday a wonderfully pleasant if slightly surreal experience. Indeed, the only way to explore the city is by foot or, of course, by gondola. Highlights of any city break to Venice should include a visit to the Guggenheim art gallery, an evening spent at the casino, shopping in Venice Market by Rialto Bridge and taking in the view at sunset from outside St Mark's Basilica.