Slip out of the tourist craze on the promenade and pop on the Vaporetto over to Dorsoduro where Venetians live and escape the madness of San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. Wind your way to Enoteca Ai Artisti for the most down to earth deli selection of fresh homemade pastas and wine pairings.

If Venice seems like a ghost city by night, head straight to the beach resort of Jesolo Lido, just before the sun goes down, to dance the night away.
The nights here in Jesolo start at sunset, all along the seafront and the endless promenade, where bars get quickly crowded for the first aperitifs of the night, spritz is a must. These are the places to hit for a fab night out.

Any serious foodie visiting Veneto should indulge in an unique fine-dining experience at Le Calandre restaurant run from generations by the Alajamo’s family and located on the outskirt of Padua in the small town of Sameola di Rubano.

That’s not only because it’s a multi-starred Michelin restaurant and listed once again among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2010 but Le Calandre truly serves mouthwatering, exquisite-executed dishes of the regional cuisine elevated to another level.