Venice

Wherever else you want to go, forget it and go to Venice. OK it can be cold and wet, and the place can flood, or it can be unbearably hot and smelly, but it is still one of the greatest places to visit and stay a while. There are museums and galleries galore, concerts, plays, plenty of restaurants, no traffic and above all a great atmosphere. And take your camera - every street, every canal, every square and every building is a photo opportunity. Do the touristy things, take a gondola ride, sit in St Mark's Square - and then walk round and see what else you can find. Contrary to popular belief you don't have to take a boat everywhere, you can walk round all day if you want. So do your level best to go there !