Solo Travel-Exotic Venice from $112/Night:  Venice is not just a city for honeymoons.  As a young college graduate, I had my first trip to Italy. I joined a Smithsonian art history tour. It was focused on Rome and Florence. I found out on arrival, it was just a short flight to Venice. Since none of the group wanted to go, I made a day trip alone to Venice. On the Alitalia flight, I found out fast that I was the only English speaking passenger. Not to worry! I found a water taxi when I arrived and made my way through the city. I spenet a great day. I was sorry to miss the Gallerie dell’Accademia whhich was closed the day I was there. (So do plan ahead.)  I shopped for gold bracelets, toured St. Mark’s and the square and finished the day with coffee at the patio at Harry’s Bar.

Try the solo priced Ca’ Riza.  offers a delightful breakfast plus air-conditioned rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi. They are right in the heart of Venice’s historic center. St Mark’s Square is a 20-minute stroll away.

Decorated in a traditional Venetian style, rooms at the Ca’ Riza feature a tile/marble floor, hardwood/parquet floors TV and mini-bar. Each also includes a safe and desk, hairdryer, iron. Apartments also boast a cooking area, refrigerator tea/coffee maker, kettle and minibar. Each guest room features flat-screen TV. Shared bath room.

Venice Marco Polo airport is 9.3 mi away from Ca’ Riza. You can walk to Santa Lucia Train Station in just 10 minutes.