I planned a surprise trip with my girlfriend to Venice in mid-March for a week. I've never been to Italy, but I want to do this trip right. We're staying in a family owned hotel in the Canneregio section near the train station. Any suggestions about restaurants, sights, and excursions would be a help. I've already scoured the internet and Barnes and Noble for info and I came up with some good ideas. However, I find that firsthand accounts of others' experiences are more valuable. Thanks for any insight!