Why 2026 Is the Year You Should Finally Go to Venice
View in browser | Manage preferences Today's Free Stories 18 Best Hotels in Las Vegas, From Sleek Casinos to Spa Resorts 11 Best Family Hotels in Tokyo, Japan 9 Rainforest Resorts That Put You Right in the Jungle Why 2026 Is the Year You Should Finally Go to Venice In the last few years, travelers to Venice have seen major changes. Bans on large cruise ships in the city center and a five-euro "access fee" for day-trippers are meant to mitigate the adverse effects of mass tourism; the MOSE flood barriers, installed in 2020, have turned frequent winter flooding to a thing of the past. The result? A local crowd that's keen to support their fragile city—and inviting visitors to do the same. Sustainable tourism initiatives are sailing through the lagoon (and away from the overcrowded main island), growing and serving produce farmed on Sant'Erasmo and Mazzorbo, and cultivating artisan traditions that date back to the times of the Silk Road. La ...
