Jet2 flight out of Manchester to Venice was arranged by Ideal Cruising and was efficient at both ends, comfortable and on time. We bought sandwiches and drinks at Boots in Manchester Airport as we use Jet2 often and find this the best value.

Venice was hot and I was worried about there being no information provided from the agent regarding transfers to our hotel. I've been to Venice several times. so we opted for a water bus as it's the best introduction to Venice, which still charmed me completely, as always. Hated dragging cases through hot streets but husband had checked location of hotel on Google Earth and we found it easily. Unfortunately we had been allocated a room in the annex which was some distance away. The Hotel Torino was booked by the agent and had good reviews and was in an ideal location but the room we got was on the fourth floor with no lift and a terrible smell came from the air conditioning. We went back to the main hotel and complained and were allocated a room on the third floor of the annex which was 'tired' but clean. We had a lovely evening and a meal in a quiet square and slept well.

Yet again having to drag cases to the water bus stop in 89 degrees the next morning was exhausting. Read more