Below are a list of links that are potentially useful when planning a trip to Italy. The information on the websites provided includes getting around Venice, Veneto and Italy, practical advice and trips for travellers, and hints on can’t-miss cities and sites.

• http://www.frommers.com/destinations/italy/ - Frommer’s – World-renowned travel guide, city attraction and hotel reviews.
• http://www.timeout.com/travel/venice - Time Out – A comprehensive listing of what’s on in Venice(clubs, gigs, concerts), hot nightspots and restaurants.
• http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1 - Official website of the city of Venice – updated daily with exhibition and festival news.
• http://www.museiciviciveneziani.it/main.asp?lin=EN - Museum Guide to Venice.
• http://www.actv.it/ - Venice public transport – provides directions and navigation details.
• http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/ - International Venice Film Festival – held annually in the autumn. Official website.
• http://maps.google.com/ - Google Maps – Easy to use, ideal for searching locations and getting directions.
• http://www.trenitalia.com/ - Italian Trains – timetables, bookings and routes across the country.
• http://www.easyjet.com/ - Budget flights throughout Europe.

Hotels in other parts of Italy:

Florence Hotels

• http://www.hotelbigalloflorence.com/- Hotel Bigallo – Fantastic 3 Star with an unparalleled location overlooking the Duomo di Firenze.
• http://www.hotelcalzaiuoliflorence.com/ - Hotel Calzaiuoli – Beautiful 3 Star situated halfway between Piazza della Signoria (home to the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio) and the Duomo.
• http://www.florence-hotel-meridiana.com/ - Hotel Meridiana – Charming 3 Star near the exhibition centre in Florence
• http://www.hotelparisflorence.com/ -- Hotel Paris – Under 200m from the main station Santa Maria Novella, 3 Star hotel.
• http://www.hotelbotticelliflorence.com/ - Hotel Botticelli – 3 Star named after the celebrated painter of the Birth of Venus (located in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery) in a 16th century building with Renaissance architecture.
• http://www.florencehotelsdirect.com/ - Florence Hotels Direct – Portal site featuring dozens of Florence hotels and offering a best rate guarantee.

Rome Hotels

• http://www.hotelkingroma.com/ - Hotel King – Ideal 3 Star located close to the Spanish Steps.
• http://www.hoteleuroparome.com/ - Hotel Europa – Great value for money hotel situated just 5 minutes from Termini Station, the central transport hub in Rome. 3 Star.
• http://www.hotelzararome.com/ - Hotel Zara – Family-run 3 Star hotel within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the designer shops of Via dei Condotti.
• http://www.hotelgiorgirome.com/ - Hotel Giorgi – Another 3 Star right next to Termini Station, within walking distance of Piazza Venezia, Piazza della Repubblica, and the shops of Via del Corso.
• http://www.hotelnizzarome.com/ - Hotel Nizza – Budget 3 Star close to the ancient and grand Baths of Diocletian and the National Museum of Rome.
• http://www.romehotelsdirect.com/ - Rome Hotels Direct – Portal site featuring dozens of Rome hotels and offering a best rate guarantee.

Milan Hotels

• http://www.hotelamadeusmilan.com/ - Hotel Amadeus – recently refurbished 3 Star accommodation ideally located for shopping.
• http://www.hotelcristallomilan.com/ - Hotel Cristallo – beautiful 3 Star located close to the Central Station and the Underground, ideal for business, tourist, and shopping trips.
• http://www.hotelfiorellamilan.com/ - Hotel Fiorella – comfortable and spacious 2 Star just west of the city centre of Milan.
• http://www.hoteltecomilan.com/ - Hotel Teco – roomy 3 Star 10 minutes from the Central Railway Station and just 250m from key Underground stops.
• http://www.donihotels.com/lido/milan/hotel-lido.html - Hotel Lido - quiet 3-Star ideal for families, close to landmark swimming and football stadia.
• http://www.milanhotelsdirect.com/ - Milan Hotels Direct – Portal site featuring dozens of Milan hotels and offering a best rate guarantee.

Other Links

• http://www.allitaly.net/fe/home.asp - Portal site featuring hotels all over Italy.
• http://www.italyhotelsdirect.com/ - Portal site featuring hotels all over Italy.
• http://www.fisheyes.co.uk/ - Web Solutions for Tourism.