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NYT on Venice in Winter

The New York Times often keeps it domestic with its 36 Hours series--stories on destinations that can be seen in a long weekend. Not this week, though, as Danielle Pergament sings the praises of Venice. The timing couldn't be better: the summer hordes of tourists have now thinned, the weather is cool but not frigid and flights are way cheaper than in, say, June. Oh, and there was that great--albeit fake--scene in the new Bond movie, Casino Royale.

According to Danielle, you'll have to stop off in a European hub in order to get to V-town, but that's not entirely true. Delta, if you can bear to fly trans-Atlantic with them, offers non-stop service from New York on flight 150. (Our buddy once talked to the captain of "the old one-fifty" who said it's a favorite among Delta crews.)

No matter how you end up getting there, there should be enough going on to keep you entertained after you arrive. The art-filled Palazzo Grassi recently reopened after a long renovation. The best hotel deal in town--Hotel Albergo San Samuele--is just down the block, or you could try La Villeggiatura. For grub, try the creative Venetian menu at Lineadombra.

[Photo: Lylla Lausanne]

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