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Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Venice: Fantastic Finds In The most Unique City On Earth
Do you long to see the real secrets tucked away behind the canals? Discover a seasoned expert’s guide to this extraordinary setting.Worried all you’ll do is line up for gondolas? Searching for nooks and crannies most tourists miss? Can’t face a sweaty bus and endless selfie stops? Corinna Cooke is a private tour guide specializing in exclusive trips to Italy and has spent more than half her life traveling to Venice. Now she’s here to share how you can escape the crowds, open up the inaccessible, and make your experience totally memorable.
Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Fantastic Finds In The Most Unique City On Earth is a comprehensive resource covering every detail of this historic lagoon backdrop. Packed with cool details related in a fun, conversational manner, Cooke shows you how to use both boat and foot to break free from the throng. And by immersing yourself in over 1,000 years of mesmerizing history, you’ll be captivated while
enjoying – or planning – the trip of a lifetime.
In Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Venice, you’ll attractions that bring the inhabitants and their lifestyle into vivid realityIn-depth stories to show the incredible richness hidden in each famous and not-so-famous iconThe best-kept secrets to finding the city's renowned art masterpiecesWhere to find the world’s most haunted island for those who love a scareHow to locate the top-rated Cicchetti bars, explore the other isles, get around easily, and much, much more!Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Venice is the fabulously entertaining third book in the Glam Italia Travel Series. If you like digging deeper, going way beyond facts and figures, and avoiding tourist traps, then you’ll adore Corinna Cooke’s fascinating journey down the narrow streets and canals.
Buy Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Venice to glide through the waters of history today!
Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Fantastic Finds In The Most Unique City On Earth is a comprehensive resource covering every detail of this historic lagoon backdrop. Packed with cool details related in a fun, conversational manner, Cooke shows you how to use both boat and foot to break free from the throng. And by immersing yourself in over 1,000 years of mesmerizing history, you’ll be captivated while
enjoying – or planning – the trip of a lifetime.
In Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Venice, you’ll attractions that bring the inhabitants and their lifestyle into vivid realityIn-depth stories to show the incredible richness hidden in each famous and not-so-famous iconThe best-kept secrets to finding the city's renowned art masterpiecesWhere to find the world’s most haunted island for those who love a scareHow to locate the top-rated Cicchetti bars, explore the other isles, get around easily, and much, much more!Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Venice is the fabulously entertaining third book in the Glam Italia Travel Series. If you like digging deeper, going way beyond facts and figures, and avoiding tourist traps, then you’ll adore Corinna Cooke’s fascinating journey down the narrow streets and canals.
Buy Glam Italia! 101 Fabulous Things To Do In Venice to glide through the waters of history today!
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505 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2022
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About the author
Corinna Cooke
7 books22 followersHi! I’m Corinna.
I am an International Makeup Artist, Travel Blogger, former Magazine Beauty Director, and very proudly, a Best Selling Author.
I write books about my greatest passion in life, traveling in Italy. Every day that I’m not in Italy I am daydreaming about being there.
When I was growing up I wanted to be an archaeologist. I dreamed about digs in exotic locales around the world, discovering ancient ruins and celebrating lost cultures. That bubble burst when I realized I didn’t like getting dirty. So I became a Makeup Artist instead, traveling the world, studying history and art and learning languages along the way.
Like the masses before me I completely fell in love with Italy.
I love the culture, the history, the art, architecture and music, the food the wine and above all, the people.
Unlike most countries, with Italy the more new places you stumble upon the more you realize you’ve barely skimmed the tip of the iceberg. So I still have a lifetime of discovery ahead of me!
I spend as much time as possible in Italy each year. As well as my personal travel, every summer I take small groups of women on boutique, private Glam Italia tours .
I grew up in New Zealand and have lived around the globe on continents and islands and in some of the most exciting cities in the world. At this time I live in the wild beauty that is Arizona, where every sunset seems more spectacular than the one before and 9 months of the year the weather is perfect. (The other 3 months are a little toasty)
"Open my heart and you will see
Graved inside of it, “Italy”
– Robert Browning
I am an International Makeup Artist, Travel Blogger, former Magazine Beauty Director, and very proudly, a Best Selling Author.
I write books about my greatest passion in life, traveling in Italy. Every day that I’m not in Italy I am daydreaming about being there.
When I was growing up I wanted to be an archaeologist. I dreamed about digs in exotic locales around the world, discovering ancient ruins and celebrating lost cultures. That bubble burst when I realized I didn’t like getting dirty. So I became a Makeup Artist instead, traveling the world, studying history and art and learning languages along the way.
Like the masses before me I completely fell in love with Italy.
I love the culture, the history, the art, architecture and music, the food the wine and above all, the people.
Unlike most countries, with Italy the more new places you stumble upon the more you realize you’ve barely skimmed the tip of the iceberg. So I still have a lifetime of discovery ahead of me!
I spend as much time as possible in Italy each year. As well as my personal travel, every summer I take small groups of women on boutique, private Glam Italia tours .
I grew up in New Zealand and have lived around the globe on continents and islands and in some of the most exciting cities in the world. At this time I live in the wild beauty that is Arizona, where every sunset seems more spectacular than the one before and 9 months of the year the weather is perfect. (The other 3 months are a little toasty)
"Open my heart and you will see
Graved inside of it, “Italy”
– Robert Browning
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April 1, 2024
The best guide book ever. I am going to get the Florence edition next. If you are a foodie like myself, you would appreciate all the eateries mentioned. We visited a few places which made my husband's belly very happy.
Venice is very unique and very beautiful in the dark.
My only contradiction is that there are cars in Venice; there are massive buses that take you from Venice to Marco Polo aeroporto.
I borrowed 3 well-used travel guides from the local library but the print is small and they are out of date. Boring, whereas this book is an up to date gem. 5✨
Venice is very unique and very beautiful in the dark.
My only contradiction is that there are cars in Venice; there are massive buses that take you from Venice to Marco Polo aeroporto.
I borrowed 3 well-used travel guides from the local library but the print is small and they are out of date. Boring, whereas this book is an up to date gem. 5✨
July 19, 2023
In gathering ideas and setting priorities for my first trip to Italy, I found a podcast called Untold Italy that featured Corinna Cooke as a guest. I love her practical tips, and the perspective that differentiates a “traveler” from a “tourist.” In this Venice edition, she is especially passionate about sustainable travel, with great sympathy for how the cruise industry has harmed the city, and very practical ways a traveler can help. (Good news: Venice has since banned behemoth cruise ships from the city center.)
So anyway…. I picked up her first book, closely followed by the remaining 3.
(“Glam” in the titles comes from prioritizing comfort and doing beautiful things, by saving where you can. She has excellent strategies, and in less than 2 months I now have enough travel points for my flight.)
She is all about having an immersive experience, getting off the beaten path, finding hidden gems, but still seeing, feeling, and tasting what you’re going to Italy for. Her top travel planning question is “what do you want to experience?” and we go from there.
Along the way, she tells fabulous tales behind the artists, churches, patrons, and ruins—
definitely enough to see sights on your own, but also enough to help you decide if something is worth it to you to get a guided tour.
The books have a few line drawings at chapter headers, maybe a map or two particular to a discussion, and no photographs at all. They are not
visual planners but storytelling ones, with the added bonus of “what’s nearby,” so you can easily figure out walks that group sites together. Almost a do-it-yourself tour guide builder, that fits nicely with her understanding that most of us travel on a budget.
After my trip I’ll know whether to boost the ratings to 5 stars!
So anyway…. I picked up her first book, closely followed by the remaining 3.
(“Glam” in the titles comes from prioritizing comfort and doing beautiful things, by saving where you can. She has excellent strategies, and in less than 2 months I now have enough travel points for my flight.)
She is all about having an immersive experience, getting off the beaten path, finding hidden gems, but still seeing, feeling, and tasting what you’re going to Italy for. Her top travel planning question is “what do you want to experience?” and we go from there.
Along the way, she tells fabulous tales behind the artists, churches, patrons, and ruins—
definitely enough to see sights on your own, but also enough to help you decide if something is worth it to you to get a guided tour.
The books have a few line drawings at chapter headers, maybe a map or two particular to a discussion, and no photographs at all. They are not
visual planners but storytelling ones, with the added bonus of “what’s nearby,” so you can easily figure out walks that group sites together. Almost a do-it-yourself tour guide builder, that fits nicely with her understanding that most of us travel on a budget.
After my trip I’ll know whether to boost the ratings to 5 stars!
March 16, 2023
I LOVED this book! I’m planning a trip to Italy this fall and this book has me so excited for Venice. This is not your typical travel guide, as just about every other popular travel book has the same cookie-cutter outline.
Corinna really carved out amazing things to see in the city that are off the super touristy radar, and she provides great info on the history of the city without sounding like a text book.
I loved it so much that I bought her other three books to help with my Italy planning. Her website is also incredibly helpful and packed full of info
Corinna really carved out amazing things to see in the city that are off the super touristy radar, and she provides great info on the history of the city without sounding like a text book.
I loved it so much that I bought her other three books to help with my Italy planning. Her website is also incredibly helpful and packed full of info
March 21, 2023
I read (listened to) Corinna’s Glam Italia Rome before my visit there last year. What a treasure it was, the background it provided was priceless and when I arrived in Rome I felt as though I was visiting an old friend.
Corinna has done it again by making Venice come to life. I love to know some history of a place before visiting and Corinna supplies this but not in a way that you feel as though you are sitting in classroom. Not sure when I will get there but I will get there! In the meantime I will continue to read and reread the Glam Italia series. Please keep them coming Corinna.
Corinna has done it again by making Venice come to life. I love to know some history of a place before visiting and Corinna supplies this but not in a way that you feel as though you are sitting in classroom. Not sure when I will get there but I will get there! In the meantime I will continue to read and reread the Glam Italia series. Please keep them coming Corinna.
January 1, 2025
packed with info & great tips!
Soooooo much great info about Venice and really gets you excited for your visit. Learned so much and looking forward to reading many of the recommended resources to delve more into the fascinating history and culture of Venice. Ms Cooke’s enthusiasm for Venice is contagious and I really appreciated her encouragement to travel sustainably. It’s not about collecting social media photos but immersing yourself and respecting the rich history and vibrant culture of the proud Venetians.
Soooooo much great info about Venice and really gets you excited for your visit. Learned so much and looking forward to reading many of the recommended resources to delve more into the fascinating history and culture of Venice. Ms Cooke’s enthusiasm for Venice is contagious and I really appreciated her encouragement to travel sustainably. It’s not about collecting social media photos but immersing yourself and respecting the rich history and vibrant culture of the proud Venetians.
May 16, 2023
I have so much to do now
I have spent a lot of time in Venice so I was looking for some different stuff to see on my upcoming trip. Now I have 50 plus restaurants to try and so many places to see and only 3 days to do it! Great book and I hope to check out some of the local suggestions
I have spent a lot of time in Venice so I was looking for some different stuff to see on my upcoming trip. Now I have 50 plus restaurants to try and so many places to see and only 3 days to do it! Great book and I hope to check out some of the local suggestions
June 23, 2022
Great book
I fell in love with Venice after reading this book. Lots of useful insights and ideas on how to spend time in this city. It is a great read before my planned trip to Venice in few months.
I fell in love with Venice after reading this book. Lots of useful insights and ideas on how to spend time in this city. It is a great read before my planned trip to Venice in few months.
April 30, 2025
Another terrific book from Corinna.
Great resource for planning a trip to Venice. I used her Florence and Rome books for previous trips and hope to return and use this one in the near future.
Great resource for planning a trip to Venice. I used her Florence and Rome books for previous trips and hope to return and use this one in the near future.
October 13, 2024
Great guidebook that takes you to off the beaten path places! Great recommendations. Made our visit to Venice more special.
December 8, 2024
Love the insight and tips
Wonderful description and summary of each special location one should visit. Unlike other travel guides, Corinna speaks and writes with her heart.
Wonderful description and summary of each special location one should visit. Unlike other travel guides, Corinna speaks and writes with her heart.
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