VENICE

Head to the bar.

Served during the aperitivo hours, instead of sitting down for a big meal, you stand at the bar, order a drink and have a few cicchetti.

A Venetian story.

The original Spritz was born out of necessity. In the 19th century, when Venice was under Austrian rule, the occupying troops had a notable drinking problem.

Close to St Mark's Square.

If you’re planning a trip to Venice, you’ve probably seen the photos of hotel rooms with wood-panelled walls and heavy, red-velvet curtains. And while this old-school glamour is fitting for a city steeped in history, sometimes the ultimate Venetian luxury isn’t a gold-leafed ceiling, but a room that gives you all the modern-day essentials at