Luggage And Bags: Make a note of exactly where your accommodation is located.
Will you be spending a lot of money on a water taxi to take you as near as possible?
If not you will have to drag your luggage across bridges, through squares and down alleys. Wheels on your case are a must and travel as light as possible if this is how you plan to get to your accommodation. One big case with wheels and a little backpack is fine.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring some wellies from home just in case Venice floods if you're going in that time of year. At least then you won't be confined to the duck boards with everyone else.
Also, comfy shoes or trainers as you'll be doing a lot of walking.
If you're going in winter take a hat, it can be bitterly cold, especially sightseeing out on the boats. The trip to Burano (1hr) was f-f-f-freezing.
Toiletries & Medical Supplies: There are shops to buy this sort of thing. A lot of hotels will supply you with shampoos etc if you don't want to carry them in your case.
Photo Equipment: Make sure you've got plenty of film or cards for your digital camera.
Miscellaneous: A good guidebook with a good map for navigating the alleyways and help you locate anywhere you're planning to visit.
I have a fantastic guidebook from Everyman which has fold out maps of each district with useful information on tourist sites, cafes, shopping etc. The book code is ISBN: 1841590584. I wouldn't be without it, it goes with me every year.
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