Written by David Seyve | 02 January 2012

The 2012 edition of the Venice Carnival takes place from February 11 to 21, with a prelude on 4 and 5 February. This event attracts large crowds from around the world to participate in the festival by dressing up and become a global tourist attraction, it has somewhat lost its authenticity and its Venetian character. Tip: When you arrive in Venice Vaporetto take a package to travel ACTV tickets allow unlimited travel on all vaporetto in Venice and the lagoon: Murano, Burano, Torcello and the Lido, including for a period equivalent to that purchased (one way, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h or 7 days ). Council: You can also use this same ticket for your bus transport ACTV, the town of Venice, that is to say Mestre and Marghera. Routes Marco Polo Airport - Venice are not included. Tip: For those staying in Mestre, which are frequently required to use the bus (those who do not want to take vaporetto pass), there is the possibility of buying a book of 18 tickets at € 10 which saves 10 %. Free or reduced rates: Children under 4 are free. The REGISTRANTT of the European community aged over 65 pay a reduced rate. Save money by booking online on veniceconnected. These ferry tickets can be booked online at least 7 days in advance, at prices sometimes advantageous. You will receive a "voucher" is to say a code allowing you to remove these tickets on the day chosen. You can remove the vaporetto tickets at any time (provided that the points are open), but must on the day chosen when booking online. Tickets are validated upon removal (not their first use). Attention: The confirmation you receive by mail (make sure you enter your email well) often comes in 'spam'. If you do not receive confirmation within minutes after your purchase, visit the Spam folder of your email. See the offer with Lastminute Transportation: Venice is about 1:30 flight from Paris. Marco Polo airport is served from France Alitalia, Air France or Lufthansa. Charter airlines are also part and it's cheaper at Ryanair, one can find Brussels Venice (Treviso airport) to less than 44.99 euros. (Dates: Saturday 11 and returning Thursday, February 16)