You are extremely wise to consider this situation. You have two factors over and above a normal city to consider. Firstly, how you get from the airport into Venice, and secondly, once you get into Venice, how you find your hotel. Unlike any ‘normal’ city, where a taxi can just pull up directly outside, many ...continue reading
A friend of mine recommends the Instituto Venezia just off Campo Santa Margherita in the Dorsoduro district. This is a great location to be based and the teachers are very professional. Private, as well as group classes, are also available.
I personally think Venice is better during the winter months. It is less crowded and there is a wonderfully peaceful and atmospheric ambience with the low winter light and frequent fogs. December and January with their frequent cold and sunny days tend to be marginally drier than November. I have spent the whole of November ...continue reading
