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.
Travel stylishly,
K
Stylish Heath 