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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Travel Bug by Josie Riviera



OK, I’ll admit it. I love to travel. Fortunately, through the use of frequent flyer miles, I’ve traveled to some of the most beautiful cities in Europe. 
One of my favorite cities is Venice, Italy. The city is exactly how you’ve envisioned in the many gorgeous films and photos. There are no streets, only canals. 

The summer after my daughter graduated from high school, we traveled to Venice. (Yes, that's her below!)

 We stayed at an exquisite bed and breakfast, Locanda Orseolo. This B & B  is situated on one of the canals, and the gondolas and singing gondoliers go right by the window!

 

Sure, my daughter and I got lost several times navigating the narrow, winding alleyways, but that was OK, because we’d stop and enjoy a gelato or pizza or pasta or....you get the idea!

Yes, Venice was hot in August, and crowded, but we’d return in a heartbeat. I read recently that 50,000 tourists visit this amazing city every day.
If you have the good fortune to visit, don’t miss The Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and St. Mark’s Basilica. (Note—these attractions will be hard to miss!)

Do you love to travel? What is your favorite place to visit? Leave a comment and one lucky winner will receive a free ebook copy of one of my sweet romances. The winner can select their choice of either I Love You More, A Snowy White Christmas, or Seeking Catherine. Winner will be announced May 12th.

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And coming soon: Oh Danny Boy, set in Ireland, where I'll be headed in July to see my daughter graduate from University. Stay tuned!

Author Josie Riviera lives in the Charlotte, NC, area with her wonderfully supportive husband of 40 years. They share their empty nest with an adorable Shih Tzu who constantly needs grooming and an old house forever needing renovations.

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