Till we can fly again, let’s explore some holiday ideas with Belmond

Till we can fly again, let’s explore some holiday ideas with Belmond

TRAVEL IN TIME THROUGH ANCIENT SCRIPTS

Optimists look for silver linings. So it will be good to see Venice after it has had a chance to recuperate from the relentless onslaught of tourism prior to the pandemic. Marine life has been observed to return to the city’s famous waterways. By all means do the Venetian thing and take a boat ride through the labyrinth of canals. But there is much more to do besides this.

The Cipriani hotel takes it upon itself to unlock 1,600 years of Venetian history to its guests, with curated excursions to discover rare books and precious manuscripts. Culture and history buffs can look forward to special behind-the-scenes visits to monumental libraries and hidden archives accessible only to those with connections.

In November, those who wish to immerse in ancient disciplines that have travelled through the Silk Road to Italy, can join a master of Kintsugi to learn the delicate art of fixing ceramics with gold, or attend traditional silk printing workshops. These are followed by a magical sunset dinner beside the lagoon. Incidentally, Kintsugi also makes a great metaphor for life ‒ because we can become more beautiful from being broken and repaired with loving care.