Venice is a place to visit any time of the year with each season adding a different layer of magic. In the spring, you'll find lots of annual festivals like Festa di San Marco and mild weather. In summer, Venice becomes a vibrant, lively city with temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius.

The weather cools down a touch come autumn and the city enjoys a slower pace of life. From February to March you can also join in the world-famous, incredibly vibrant Venice carnival.

Venetian cuisine is truly some of the finest in the world, especially when you factor in the exquisite views of the grand canals. Try beloved national dishes like wood-fired pizzas, and homemade pasta, and indulge in some of the local cheeses.

You'll also be able to dine on international dishes throughout the city. Enjoy fine dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant and try some fusion cuisine, or sample traditional recipes like squid ink risotto. Just don't forget to relax with a glass of Italian wine and a slice of Tiramisu.

British and EU citizens don't need a visa to enter Italy, just a valid passport. As with any holiday, keep your passport safe and perhaps carry a photocopy for identification purposes. Visit GOV.UK for more advice on passports, visas and travel.