While gondolas are romantic, to get around Venice ... Catching a vaporetto is very much like a catching a city bus. Helpful charts at the docks show a map of the lines and stops.

When most travelers think of Venice, gondolas ... a barn-like warehouse that is steps away from the Redentore Vaporetto stop. The island is not only a quiet haven but also an alternative to ...

It's twilight as I board Vaporetto No. 1, the all-stops Grand Canal waterbus, at Santa Lucia train station for the 8km, 40-minute meander through the heart of Venice. I wheedle my way to an edge ...

The best way to get around Venice ... relying on a map, pay attention to the landmark signs posted around the city, and make sure you know how find a vaporetto (or water bus) stop.