The Independent, 7 February 2004
"The 50 best gifts for your Valentine"
No 5 - An apartment in Venice
Venice in winter is impossibly romantic. Tourist crowds are tiny, mist hangs over the canals, and the cold weather keeps canal-pong to a minimum. The Cipriani is probably the first choice for anyone with deep pockets, but many other hotels tend to be disappointing, particularly considering the prices they charge. Try an apartment rental instead, for the highest levels of comfort and plenty of privacy. Venetian Apartments offers both the chi-chi and the simple, all in great, central locations.
