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The Carnival Crawl in Venice
By Linda Tancs
Italy’s Pre-Lenten Carnival in Venice evokes costume balls and ornate masks and…pub crawls? Apparently, that’s the missing link during these festivities, so a pub crawl will kick off Carnival season on 26 February at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7p.m. You’ll visit five local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered a glass of local wine and, at the final bar, a shot of grappa. If it’s your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID. Costume dress, of course.
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What the Budget-Conscious Traveler Needs to Know About Venice
By Linda Tancs
As many travelers prepare to attend Carnival in Venice (25 January through 5 February), some caution is advised regarding pricing. Unbeknownst to many, Venetian service establishments are required to post a price list, a practice seemingly honored more in the breach than the observance. It should come as no surprise that, absent a price list, locals are charged less than tourists in many instances. Moreover, should you desire to take a water taxi across the canals, be sure to specify your desire for a taxi or else you may find yourself charged a private charter rate. And it wouldn’t hurt to negotiate with a gondolier to assure yourself the best rate. Let Venice stimulate your senses more than your pocketbook.
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