Carnevale Feb. 20-21 and cancelled classes

Subject: Lido Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:51 pm

Just a note about the Lido--it's not a very long ride to reach Venice with the main waterbuses, but I'm not sure when they stop running. I think you'll probably want to book somewhere on one of the main islands. On the hostelworld website they have a link that shows where each hostel/hotel is on a map, so you should be able to tell if they're on one of the main islands. Take a peek in a Lonely Planet guidebook's map or something if you want to get an idea of what they're like and where all the attractions are.

Number of posts : 37 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-08

I'm still in for the first original weekend too. I forget whose room I"m in (i believe hailey). I'm unsure about the second trip- but really stoked that we don't have classes. My boyfriend is coming to visit because its reading week back in Canada so I have to consult him to see what he wants to do.

Number of posts : 31 Registration date : 2006-11-10

I'm totally in for both weekends. I will try to do some research about hostels but if someone books one, count me in. For Carnevale I would rather stay on the main island. But ya good luck on all your exams!

Number of posts : 57 Registration date : 2006-11-08

Hey guys,

I definitely want to go the full weekend, and then probably for the tuesday as well. I also think it would be better to stay right in Venice for the tuesday.

Number of posts : 134 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-11

Hailey, so our room for the original weekend in Venice still stands?

Number of posts : 26 Age : 40 Registration date : 2006-11-10

Hailey and Olivia,
I would like to stay on the island too and I like the looks of the Locanda SS. Giovanni hostel. Its 55 Euro for a 4 bed ensuit and I really think it would be worth it. It says its right by St. Mark's Square which I'm guessing is Piazza San Marco (someone might want to check that) which would put us in a great spot for Carnavale. Let me know and I will book a room.
Oh, and we'll also need a forth if anyone is interested.

Number of posts : 13 Age : 37 Registration date : 2006-11-14

Piazza San Marco is St. Mark's Square, and I think that it's 55 euros each for a 4 bed ensuite room at the place you mentioned. There's 6 of us staying at the San Lio Tourist House and they're now showing availability for 4 bed ensuite rooms again at 30 euros apiece (which is annoying since I could only book 1 4-bed room when I made our initial booking!) Anyways, it's well located, so hopefully you can join us.

Number of posts : 167 Registration date : 2006-11-08

alright, i'll start another room for the San Lio Tourist House. let me know who's interested and i'll book it.

Number of posts : 134 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-11

Jessica, I'm so in for that room if its still up for grabs. It shall be fun!!!!!
bounce

Number of posts : 11 Registration date : 2006-11-19

Hey Elise I'd still like to go to Venice on the original weekend, and if there is any space left in the room you are booking now that would be cool too.
Thanks!

Number of posts : 128 Registration date : 2006-11-20

Elise, I would also like to join you guys in that room!! Hopefully, there is a spot left for me, count me in !

Ok, how many days left?? For me, only 18!! cheers

Number of posts : 31 Registration date : 2006-11-10

Elise ya I'm totally up for the San Lio Tourist House, have you booked it? and if the rooms already full then maybe whoever doesn't have a spot would like to stay there but in a double room?? I think I will try to book something tonight. But ya I'll post again later.

Number of posts : 26 Age : 40 Registration date : 2006-11-10

David, when I looked at the San Lio Tourist House it said it was 60 Euro and that was why I was looking for something else. I'm fine with booking at either hostel so I guess it depends on where everyone else would like to stay.

Gabriella, if you still want to book at the first hostel then I'm fine with that, otherwise I can make arrangements at the San Lio. Anyone else need a room?

Number of posts : 26 Age : 40 Registration date : 2006-11-10

I think Elise got the last 4 bed ensuit at the San Lio so I guess I'm looking at the Locanda SS Giovanni hostel still. So far its me and Gabriella so I'm looking for two more people so I can book a room.

The webiste again is:
http://www.hostelworld.com/availability.php/LocandaSSGiovanniePaolo-Venice-1640

Number of posts : 76 Registration date : 2006-11-08

Jessica - I just looked at the website for the San Lio hostel and it appears to have availability after all. It`s not as pretty as the other hostel, but it`s in the same area (St.Mark`s Square), has the same % rating, and is half the price. I will book here with you if you are able to get a room....

Number of posts : 61 Registration date : 2006-11-08

I still have a few more days until exams are done so I'm still not able to focus too much on this stuff but if somebody is filling a room for the mid-week Carnivale trip I'll gladly take a spot in whatever you have. Cheaper is better of course, but I don't suppose we can be too picky. I've got a spot for the initial weekend but I don't believe I'm in anyone's room for the second trip. Please correct me if I'm mistaken.

Number of posts : 56 Registration date : 2006-11-08

Hi Elise,
I dont know if im too late but i'd like in on your room for the tuesday night! bounce

Number of posts : 134 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-11

The Locada hostel is very pretty as well. It doesn't really matter to me. Cheaper seems to be better for people.

Number of posts : 167 Registration date : 2006-11-08

i just booked the room for Mike, Nikki, Olivia and i. sorry Merin! i hope you can find something else.

Number of posts : 76 Registration date : 2006-11-08

Well I`m already hatching a plan of how I`m going to afford all these trips anyhow - by eating as much as I can at the two meals a day that are included in our accomodation, and buying cheap cheap food at the store for snacks, no dining out for me! Hehe, something tells me this may be a hungry couple of months for me silent

Anyhow, whatever you guys decide is ok by me, my credit card is shamefully maxed out right now so I can`t book anything, but count me in if someone else is booking another room Cool

Number of posts : 56 Registration date : 2006-11-08

Jessica,
Are you still looking for 1 more person in your room?

Number of posts : 26 Age : 40 Registration date : 2006-11-10

I just book a room at the Locanda SS.Giovanni e Paolo for me, Hailey, and Gabriella. Its 55 Euro each a night and if that's fine with you Merin then you can be our forth. Otherwise, I still have a spot. Also, our hostel has three more 4 bed suits if anyone else needs to book a room for Carnevale.

Number of posts : 138 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-08

OMG
I am starting to panic, that was like watching a train wreck in sloe motion, as i scrolled down each page to see the plan come to life and me left out. Sad

ok So Barbara I am in for thr original weekend

AND

If there is a spot in someone's room I could be the extra body to fill it.

THank you David, Helena, Jo and Rick!!

Number of posts : 56 Registration date : 2006-11-08

Jessica,
To be honest i think 55 euros for the night is just too pricey for me. I think i may look for a place somewhere else..
Thanks anyways though!

Number of posts : 128 Registration date : 2006-11-20

Stephy, I too am despairing about the amount of money I need and the actual amount I will have. The two numbers don't seem to add up, I may be spenging more time in Cortona on the weekends after all, which is not a bad thing. The nice thing I like is the fact that my transportation for the field trips and the 5 weekends of extra time is already paid for with the rail pass. I suppose I just need to worry about food and accomodation. I too will not be eating out much, and I will be starving and buying cheap food too! Oh well, here's my chance to be frugle!

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