Venice and chauffeur facility
Oct 17, 2011, 4:57 am
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Venice and chauffeur facility
Has anyone flown into Venice and used the chauffeur facility ?
With the canals there and not everywhere being accessible by car
I was wondering if there are different arrangements or you just
get dropped off at the nearest point and told to get on with it.
Any experiences would be appreciated.
Cheers
Johnny
With the canals there and not everywhere being accessible by car
I was wondering if there are different arrangements or you just
get dropped off at the nearest point and told to get on with it.
Any experiences would be appreciated.
Cheers
Johnny
Oct 17, 2011, 5:38 am
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"Complimentary transfers are provided either by motor boat or by vehicle, at the discretion of the service provider and depending upon location / distance."
Oct 18, 2011, 7:46 pm
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Has anyone flown into Venice and used the chauffeur facility ?
With the canals there and not everywhere being accessible by car
I was wondering if there are different arrangements or you just
get dropped off at the nearest point and told to get on with it.
Any experiences would be appreciated.
Cheers
Johnny
With the canals there and not everywhere being accessible by car
I was wondering if there are different arrangements or you just
get dropped off at the nearest point and told to get on with it.
Any experiences would be appreciated.
Cheers
Johnny
Oct 19, 2011, 3:41 am
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Many thanks for the replies.
mrtdxb - yes, it certainly looks to be a VERY unique experience.
My wife went there years ago and wants me to experience it too.
We are looking for a self catering place but, as you said, every
holiday place seems to be adjacent to the water.
Cheers
Johnny
mrtdxb - yes, it certainly looks to be a VERY unique experience.
My wife went there years ago and wants me to experience it too.
We are looking for a self catering place but, as you said, every
holiday place seems to be adjacent to the water.
Cheers
Johnny
May 9, 2012, 6:54 am
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Venice Chauffeur-drive
2 passengers on this itinerary are eligible for Chauffeur-drive it says online on my booking,
will upload a photo probably mid of June, hotel is on the main island, not too far from the airport.
Every time I asked the local Emirates office whether there is a car available or a motor-boat, they just said "it depends on the availability" and "location of the hotel".
will upload a photo probably mid of June, hotel is on the main island, not too far from the airport.
Every time I asked the local Emirates office whether there is a car available or a motor-boat, they just said "it depends on the availability" and "location of the hotel".
May 9, 2012, 9:42 am
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2 passengers on this itinerary are eligible for Chauffeur-drive it says online on my booking,
will upload a photo probably mid of June, hotel is on the main island, not too far from the airport.
Every time I asked the local Emirates office whether there is a car available or a motor-boat, they just said "it depends on the availability" and "location of the hotel".
will upload a photo probably mid of June, hotel is on the main island, not too far from the airport.
Every time I asked the local Emirates office whether there is a car available or a motor-boat, they just said "it depends on the availability" and "location of the hotel".
May 10, 2012, 12:43 am
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mrtdxb,
Could you oblige me as well please. We leave PER this coming Tuesday morning, with a one night stopover in Dubai for connection reasons, and then on to VCE, Hotel Abbazia, Calle Priuli dei Cavaletti, Cannaregion 68.
Many thanks
Johnny
Could you oblige me as well please. We leave PER this coming Tuesday morning, with a one night stopover in Dubai for connection reasons, and then on to VCE, Hotel Abbazia, Calle Priuli dei Cavaletti, Cannaregion 68.
Many thanks
Johnny
May 11, 2012, 8:00 pm
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Given that your hotel is only a few steps away from the Grand Canal and a Vaperetto/Water Bus stop I would expect a boat. Have a fabulous time! Do let us know if you don't get a boat please.
May 18, 2012, 10:31 am
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mrtdxb,
Many thanks for your effort and reply.
We are now firmly ensconced in our hotel, well for a few more minutes until it's time to go out and enjoy dinner.
We did indeed get a water taxi right to the bottom of the lane where our hotel is and then it just a 50 metre haul up the lane. Great service and the staff were great all the way through.
Can't say the same about the A340-300 with the old style horrible J class seats. I didn;t dare move too much in case my hips triggered the FA button.
And as you say, Venice is truly an amazing place.
Cheers
Johnny
Many thanks for your effort and reply.
We are now firmly ensconced in our hotel, well for a few more minutes until it's time to go out and enjoy dinner.
We did indeed get a water taxi right to the bottom of the lane where our hotel is and then it just a 50 metre haul up the lane. Great service and the staff were great all the way through.
Can't say the same about the A340-300 with the old style horrible J class seats. I didn;t dare move too much in case my hips triggered the FA button.
And as you say, Venice is truly an amazing place.
Cheers
Johnny
May 18, 2012, 10:01 pm
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I am glad it all worked out for you Johnny - thanks for the update.
Don't get us started about the old style "deeply reclining comfort" seats
Don't get us started about the old style "deeply reclining comfort" seats
Jun 16, 2012, 10:57 am
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Has anyone flown into Venice and used the chauffeur facility ?
With the canals there and not everywhere being accessible by car
I was wondering if there are different arrangements or you just
get dropped off at the nearest point and told to get on with it.
Any experiences would be appreciated.
Cheers
Johnny
With the canals there and not everywhere being accessible by car
I was wondering if there are different arrangements or you just
get dropped off at the nearest point and told to get on with it.
Any experiences would be appreciated.
Cheers
Johnny
- luggage next to the captain, front
- super-speed and pretty much fun!