Weekend a la carte News

Venice is again to become a "fantasy world" as the Carnival rolls back into town, reports Gulf News.The annual and much-anticipated Venice Carnival returns to the City of Water, where some 30,000 people

Those lucky enough to be visiting the Venice Carnival this year may have extra Euros to spare as the pound hits a 15-month high against the ailing currency.According to the Mail Online, one Euro now costs

A new flight route linking Newcastle to Venice is due to commence in 2012, reports BBC News.Budget airline Jet2.com's decision to link the North East city with the Italian destination could prompt more

Work colleagues are an unlikely yet popular companion when holidaying abroad, a poll has found.According to research of more than 1,000 holidaymakers, one in ten workmates have holidayed together in the

An exhibition of photographs has opened in London, showcasing Venice at its best.The Real Venice exhibition, at Somerset House until December 11th, displays the work of fourteen artists who were asked

EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has announced he will be launching a new airline called Fastjet, BBC News reports.The move follows a number of disputes between easyJet and Haji-Ioannou regarding

Venice is enjoying the attention of the world's press at its annual film festival.Hollywood royalty has descended upon the beautiful Italian city for the 68th festival; including well-known Italophile

A travel writer, Emily Rhodes, has revealed her top three reading suggestions for Britons heading off on Italian holidays.For tourists perhaps heading to the Verona Opera, Rhodes has suggested three titles