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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

With February just around the corner, people are starting to talk about the Venice Carnival 2012.Commencing on 4th February with a grand toast at the wine fountain in Piazzetta San Marco, the celebrations

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

Venice's iconic Bridge of Sighs has been revealed following the completion of a three-year restoration project.The work, the first in a century, was prompted after a chunk of marble fell from the bridge,

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

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

For a truly magical experience, a night at a Venetian masked ball is hard to beat, especially if it's the most prestigious, star-studded ball in town.Il Ballo del Doge is the highlight of the annual Venice

The Venice Carnival may be over for this year, but it's never to early to start thinking about 2012 and more importantly, what you'll be wearing to that Venetian Masked Ball.The three masked balls are