When people think of Venice, its opulent palaces, winding canals and crooning gondoliers are what generally come to mind. The world-famous Italian city is not known for its beaches. But Lido di ...

A 15-minute vaporetto trip from San Marco, the Lido is an 11-kilometre-long sandy playground. The north coast, facing Venice and the lagoon, is where you'll find the public beaches. The southern coast ...

Between the fish-shaped lagoon of Venice and the Adriatic Sea lies a 12km-long strip of land that is about 1km at its widest: the island of Lido di Venezia. It is perhaps best known for playing host ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel. Culture capitals don’t often come with beachfronts and beach ...

Venice is known for many things, and there are several reasons why it is on so many people's travel bucket lists. As one of ...

Among historic piazzas and winding canals, the 82nd Venice Film Festival kicks off tonight on the Lido di Venezia with the Opening Ceremony and the world premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia. The ...