The Art Lover’s Guide to Venice
February 11th, 2022From Renaissance splendor to modern gems, discover the artistic side of La Serenissima with our art lover’s guide to Venice. ... Read More
Palazzo Tiziano – A Remarkable New Venice Vacation Rental
January 28th, 2022Venice is one of Europe’s dreamiest destinations and we’re pleased to welcome the remarkable Palazzo Tiziano to Italy Perfect’s collection of Venice vacation rentals. ... Read More
Opera Houses in Italy: What to Know about Going to the Opera in Italy
February 19th, 2020Italy certainly has flair for the dramatic. It makes perfect sense that opera has its origins here. Verdi and Puccini wrote stories filled with melodrama and heartbreak. The first opera was produced in Florence in 1598. The art form reached its peak of popularity in the 1800s. Don’t forget a handkerchief to wipe away your ... Read More
Movies and TV Shows to Inspire your Trip to Italy
February 5th, 2020There is so much information to plow through when you are planning a trip to Italy. Do you head to your local library or bookstore for a pile of guide books? Maybe you prefer Instagram, saving posts that catch your eye. There are blog posts to read and podcasts to listen to. Now you can ... Read More
Add These Traditional Foods in Venice to Your Culinary Bucket List
January 9th, 2019We share some of our favorite traditional foods in Venice, including everything from traditional rice dishes to the Venetian “tapas” you will be happy to try, and of course a few desserts! ... Read More
Delicious Luxury in Venice – Grand Canal Apartments
January 23rd, 2018Guests love these three lovely apartments in a noble palazzo the heart of Venice. Recently renovated with fine taste that cheerfully combines antique heirlooms and bright modern touches. ... Read More
Most Amazing Art Show in the World – Venice’s Biennale
February 27th, 2017Find every conceivable kind of art at Venice’s Biennale d’Arte. This is the largest art exhibit in the world. Really HUGE! ... Read More
Venice Pleasure: Musica a Palazzo
December 14th, 2015Music is woven through the life and history of Venice. A concert or an opera is a wonderful way to deepen your enjoyment of this lovely city. Enjoy fine music in unique and intimate settings at Musica a Palazzo. You can choose your opera, based on the day of the week and then move from room ... Read More
Favorite month to visit Italy? Our travel experts’ answer might surprise you.
July 13th, 2015November is our favorite month to take advantage of low season rates and fewer crowds. We always go in November, have done for 10 years, and the first part of the month has mild, October-like weather that can last into the latter half of the month. ... Read More
Travel Tips for a Do-Able Day Trip to Venice from Florence. And sample itinerary!
April 21st, 2015Get the most out of a day in Venice. It is a small city with many attractions, so we’ve put together 5 travel tips for vacationers staying in Florence. Some of these tips save you time, some save you money and all of them come from our years of experience in Italy tourism. ... Read More
Joy and Canocchie in Venice
July 22nd, 2014Thank you to Dale R. who stayed at the Venice Marino apartment. Dale gave us permission to share this with all of our Italy Perfect Blog followers. On our final evening in Venice my wife and I meandered from San Marco to the Rialto bridge, working up quite a seafood appetite. We stopped at nearly ... Read More