Bora Bora & Venice - Where To Eat ?

Now that we've got activities and hotels sorted, the only thing missing is the best places to eat. Ive decided to combine Bora Bora and Venice in the same post to finish it neatly and conveniently. The restaurants Ive chosen to list are well known and have excellent reputations for exceeding everyone's palette. 

Top 3 Restaurants in Venice

1. Osteria Boccadoro 

CUISINE: VENETIAN SEAFOOD AND PASTA

A typical Venetian restaurant, located away from the busy Venetian square, the Osteria offers traditional Venetian dishes using only fresh fish, homemade pasta, vegetables and local ingredients, giving diners the chance to savor the authentic and natural flavors, whilst soaking up the relaxing, quiet atmosphere.

2.Locanda Cipriani

CUISINE: ITALIAN

 Located on historic Torcello island, Locanda Cirpriani is just 30 minutes from the center of Venice.

3.Antiche Carampane

CUISINE: VENETIAN

One of the city’s oldest trattorias, located near the Rialto Bridge, Antiche Carampane serves an authentic menu with traditional cooking, fresh wild fish, handmade sweets and biscuits.

Top 3 Restaurants in Bora Bora

1.Lagoon Restaurant at the St. Regis Hotel

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort's exclusive signature restaurant LAGOON by Jean Georges offers guests an exceptional French and Asian-infused menu. Recently LAGOON won the 2014 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. There is a full service bar that opens at 5:30 pm.

2.La Villa Mahana

The La Villa Mahana offers guests a gourmet dinner with wine pairing, in a intimiate and romantic atmosphere, looking beyond the deep, blue royal lagoon of Bora Bora. However, the restaurant only seats six couples per night so be sure to book in advanced. The restaurant offers a five-course Menu.

3.The Arii Moana at Four Seasons

Overlooking the tranquil, translucent waters of the lagoon and featuring views of distant Mount Otemanu, Arii Moana is a romantic and elegant setting for dinner and dessert.

Hope you enjoyed reading this post, keep updated with our blog for more posts by our amazing team!

Alana x

Venice - Where to stay ?

Today's post is going to give travellers a guide on the best places to stay whilst in Venice. The hotels picked to discuss are higher class, luxury hotels, perfect for a honeymoon or special occasion. Enjoy..

Venice, Italy - Top Hotels

1. Hilton, Molino Stucky 

 The Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, formerly a  prosperous flourmill, is now internationally recognised as one of Italy’s iconic pieces of industrial architecture. Beautifully reconstructed, it is one of the most luxurious hotel's to stay in whilst in Venice. The hotel is located just 30 minutes from the airport and is in the heart Venice’s main attractions.

To Book Visit:
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/italy/hilton-molino-stucky-venice-VCEHIHI/index.html?WT.mc_id=zELWAKN0EMEA1HI2DMH3LocalSearch4DGGenericx6VCEHIHI

2.Bauer Hotel

The baure's has set an extremely high standard of hospitality in Venice since opening in 1880. The hotel offers a peaceful world filled with luxury and comfort. Be sure to put this on your consideration list when planning your next trip to Venice !

To Book Visit:

http://www.bauervenezia.com/

3.Bauer II Palazzo

The BAUERs Il Palazzo is five-star luxury class hotel is located in an original Venetian house from the 18th century. Today’s most refined travellers can enjoy living in a luxurious atmosphere of a Venetian nobleman’s period, with a modern twist being provided with numerous services and conveniences.

To Book Visit:

http://www.ilpalazzovenezia.com/

4.Aqua Palace

The Aqua Palace is a luxurious 4 star Aqua Palace Hotel. The hotel attempts to represent the updated Venetian hospitality for those in search of luxury, glamour and comfort, tied together with the perfect traditional and modern fusion. 

To Book Visit:

http://www.aquapalace.it/

5.Palace Bonvechhiati

The Palace Bonvechhiati is perfect for travelers that are searching for modern hospitality services whilst being the in the historic heart of Venice. The hotel is 200 meters from Saint Mark's Square and from the Rialto. 

To Book Visit:

http://www.palacebonvecchiati.it/

I hope this post provided assistance for your next stay at Venice, keep updated for my next post on places to stay in Bora Bora.

Alana x

Venice - Italy

Hello to all my travel lovers out there, today I will be talking about one of the most romantic, beautiful and unforgettable cities in the world...

Venice, Italy

Venice, capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a marshy lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Its stone palaces seemingly rise out of the water. There are no cars or roadways, just canals and boats...

Venice is known to be one of the most romantic cities in the world, I mean how could it not be ? From the food, the architecture, atmosphere, the people, it all provides the perfect trip for any couple. Venice has been the chosen location for many couples, including celebrities for their wedding location and/or honeymoon. The purpose of this post is to provide a few idea's of what you could do in Venice with that special person to experience Venice and all it has to offer..

Top five activities to do/places to visit whilst in Venice

1. Couple Gandola

Grandola

No trip to Venice would be complete without a boat ride through the city’s scenic waterways in an renowned gondola. 

Visit the Gondola Board; 041 528 5075 or www.gondolavenezia.it for recommended itineraries.

Prices below are for the hire of the gondola, for six passengers or less. Having your own personal crooner will push the fare up.

8am-7pm €80 for 30 mins. 7pm-8am €100 for 35 mins.

2. Take a Vaporetto for a Grand Canal Tour

Grand Canal - Venice

Of course the best way to take in all the beautiful sceneries Venice has to offer is on foot, however the Grand Canal only has a few bridge crossings and taking a ride on Venice’s water bus (vaporetto) is an exciting and convenient transport method !

For information on booking a vaporetto visit: 

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe/activities/sightseeing-tours/skip-line-venice-one-day-including-boat-tour

3. Visit St. Marks square

St. Marks Square - Venice

Piazza San Marco, or Saint Mark's Square, is the largest and most important square in Venice. For a very long time Piazza San Marco has long been a highly important meeting place for the citizens of Venice. If you are looking to best out of St.Mark's square, and make it extra special for you and your special partner, head over there at night. You will be in awe.

4. Tour the Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

Next door to St. Mark’s Basilica (another main attraction of Venice), is the Doge’s Palace. It is arguably the second most important “attraction” in Venice after the basilica. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

5. Profess Eternal love at the Sotoportego dei Preti 

Sotoportego dei Preti

Sotoportego dei Preti, a small passageway between two houses where a "magical heart" is carved just above the low arched entryway. If you are in a relationship, touch the heart together and your love will be eternal. If you are single touch the heart alone and you will find love within one year. So the legend says. 

I hope you enjoyed this post and I look forward to talking about my next place of interest - Bora Bora in French Polynesia. 

Alana x