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 Biennale di Venezia is back, this year paying tribute to its late curator, while a crew of five-star hoteliers are taking over unused buildings and famed addresses to preserve Venice's architectural history. Here's how to get lost along the city's quieter canals. READ MORE Airlines Advised to Avoid Iranian Airspace: Here's How It Could Impact Your Flight READ MORE The Best Tasting Menus in NYC Under $150 READ MORE Why this ad? What We're Packing Baleaf fleece-lined winter leggings These look like all my normal workout leggings, but are much warmer—perfect for a fall or winter bike ride or a long hike. I would absolutely wear these on the cold plane, and I'll use them as a layer under jeans this winter and for cool-weather outdoor adventures. BUY NOW I Wore Hoka's New Winter Shoe in a Snowstorm—Here's How It Held Up The Most Effective Way to Use Packing Cubes, According to Expert Organizers We Tested Dozens of Winter Leggings—These Pairs Actually Held Up in Cold Temperatures How I Travel: Jennette McCurdy Loves This LAX Bookstore We peek into the airport routines and bizarre quirks of the world's most well-traveled people. Where the Chefs Eat: Serigne Mbaye's New Orleans Crawl The chef behind Dakar in New Orleans tells us where to find the best po' boys and crab almandine in the city. Why this ad? This e-mail was sent to you by Condé Nast Traveler. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, condenasttraveler@newsletter.cntraveler.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe | Manage Newsletter Preferences Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.