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Last Updated: Sep 14th, 2008 - 22:35:57 |
Valentine's Day may be a while off yet but impatient lovers who can't wait to get away will find no better hide-out than the charming waterways and cobbled streets of Venice - as newlyweds Elton John and David Furnish proved last week.
The couple, who recently formalised their relationship by becoming civil partners, took a honeymoon break in the beautiful floating city and looked in fine spirits as they strolled across Saint Mark's Square and shared lunch in an airy cafe.
Other celebs who have escaped the media's glare in Venice's soothing canals include Nicole Kidman, Helen Hunt and Woody Allen.
It only takes visitors a few seconds wandering down the mysterious backstreets of Venice to fall in love with its delicate charm. From the strikingly beautiful central sights of the Piazza San Marco to the hushed ristorantes of its mazy old alleys, the city will pluck at your heartstrings for every waking moment.
Music may be the food of love but seafood is a damn fine alternative, and Venice boasts a huge variety of juicy dishes as you'd expect from a city surrounded by waters. Squid, cuttlefish and octopus are cooked in simple but tasty herbs and spices to indulge the most demanding palette.
And then when you're woozy with food and romance, step out and sip fine wines in the rustic Al Bottegon cellar or wheel to the jazz of Al Vapore's bar.
In summer months Venice can become thronged with sightseers and tourists, but if you want the city to yourself now is the time to book. Why not treat a loved one - and start the year as you mean to go on!
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