Pack light.... and other Venice, Italy Packing List Tips

Luggage And Bags: Use a pack sack, cobble stones make it difficult to navigate with luggage on wheels.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Layer your clothing, there are many areas where sunshine does not penetrate in Venice, so on the canal you are warm, in the interior you may find discomfort.

Bring your old, comfortable runners, they are certainly 'acceptable' in Venice, and throughout Italy.

Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Everything you may require is readily available. (except ADVIL)



Miscellaneous: Bank machines are plentiful, so access cash only when needed. You will get a better hotel rate, and prices on goods if you offer to pay cash. Often merchants will add a surcharge if you present credit card for payment.

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Miscellaneous: We chose Cash Passport cards, also known as Visa TravelMoney cards, issued by our local CAA club, rather than carry cash. We didn't wish to use our credit cards (easier to negotiate prices with cash in Europe), and DEBIT cards were tied to our bank accounts, allowing us too easy access to funds we didn't wish to spend. Cash passport cards are prepaid, up to $15,000, and are accepted by all ATM machines. We felt that using a prepaid card would help to maintain our travel budget, plus we could access our balance online. We have used these cards exclusively for eight months, and have never been denied funds anywhere in Italy. Check them out.....$3 CDN per transaction.

Also great for younger family members to carry, safer (and not as scary) than providing a credit card for 'emergency' use.

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