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Article: SHORT BREAKS: 48 HOURS IN Venice Go early in the year to get passionate and enjoy the annual spectacle of Carnival in this beautiful Italian city.
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- February 8, 2003
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WHY GO NOW?
Venice is at its most evocative out of season. It also knows how
to throw a party, and Carnival (21 February-4 March), a pageant of
exquisite costumes, balls and events enhances its haunting beauty.
For more information call the Italian State Tourist Office in London
(020-7408 1254) or visit www.venice-carnival.com.
BEAM DOWN
British Airways (0845 77 333 77, www.ba.com) flies from Gatwick,
Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester to Marco Polo airport, north of
the city; Alitalia (08705 448 259, www.alitalia.com) flies from
Gatwick; easyJet (0870 600 0000, www.easyjet.com) flies from
Stansted, Bristol and East Midlands. Fares are below pounds 100 if
you book in advance. ATVO buses ...