Romantic Venice - just the best place to discard jet-lag! See Turner's beloved city in slow motion, by gondola. The Piazza San Marco, its basilica and the Doge's Palace beckon. The crowded Rialto and the Bridge of Sighs are best seen from a distance. Check the sea barrier construction, an engineering marvel to protect this slowly sinking city from future floods. Explore the Ghetto's the dark dens especially if you saw Al Pacino's Merchant of Venice - no wonder the whole city's a UNESCO site!

      Re-fire engines evenings overlooking the Grand Canal from your room in the four star-luxe Londra Palace or off the beaten path at the tiny seven room Ca'Bauta's historic palazzo - Both are steps from San Marco, the heartbeat of all-things-Venetian. 

      Verona is an unknown, romance-filled jewel of a city. It has UNESCO designation for its Roman heart and medieval Romeo and Juliet memories. In summer join 10,000 others for opera in the amphitheater and watch Shakespeare at the Roman theatre. Walk the city's ramparts, explore Mantegna and Titian's Renaissance art or study ancient scrolls at the 1,500 year old Capitulary Library.

      Your home away from home must be the unique five star Gabbia d'Oro, a personal corner of paradise. This exclusive 27 room 18th century palazzo is filled with Renaissance antiques, original frescoes, beamed ceilings, oriental carpets, antique laces, and old world tapestries. A 'back in time' experience with all required modern amenities and services anticipated!