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The trip from Venice to Rhodes is just under two hours flying time. I had my notebook and coffee situated on the tray-table intending to write down notes on Venice, Murano and Burano while still fresh in my mind, but all I could do was stare out the window mesmerized by the view. I was astounded by the varying colors of blue above and below the aircraft. And, depending on the cloud cover, direction of the plane or the depth of the water there were colors across the spectrum such as azure, sapphire, indigo, peacock blue, aquamarine and cerulean, as we moved from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea’s.

The sky merging with the beautiful water would have inspired abstract expressionist Mark Rothko to create most lavishly. Once we landed on the island of Rhodes the color of blue continued as a dominant pigment across the landscape.

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The best way to explore Venice is to maneuver away from the crowds and then get lost in the back passageways of the city. Wonder off the beaten path and you will experience scenic neighborhoods with a myriad of colorful palazzi, museums and churches without ever having to refer to a guidebook.

It is breathtaking to see structures from another era unfold as you walk or motor around in water taxis; the new built upon old is what appears to keep the city from crumbling into the sea.

{A side street in Burano, Veneto}

Our hotel {JW Marriott} was set on a private island in the Venetian lagoon, which was preferable to staying on the Piazza San Marco with so much noise and so many tourists. Shuttling by water taxi to San Marco took about 15-20 minutes and at the end of each day there was always a quiet place to completely relax.