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"Well you certainly did us proud. The whole journey went without a hitch (apart from Rome airport putting Johns case on the wrong plane even though we pointed out their error whilst we were there!!. It was delivered to us today). The transfer from the airport to the first hotel was very plush, a Mercedes and a private water taxi delivered us to the hotel in no time. The Ruzzini Palace in Venice had a lovely breakfast and very helpful staff. They had left a bottle of champers in our room on our arrival which was a nice touch. The hotel is well positioned within Venice and within a short walk to restaurants and the Grand canal. This made the journey on the Vaporetta to the train station very easy when we left for Florence. We arrived in Florence to torrential rain; however, this was the only rain we encountered throughout the whole of the trip. The Hotel Degli Orafi was very well positioned, very central and bang next door to the Uffizi which was brilliant. We actually had a small apartment which was a real surprise. There was a kitchen/lounge, a large bedroom and large bathroom and lovely little touches like being left a T-shirt and the weather forecast for the next day on our pillow whilst we were out on the first night. The staff were again very helpful and eager to suggest places to visit etc. The breakfast at this hotel was brilliant,there was everything you can imagine available. One morning I had hard boiled egg topped with Caviar, smoked salmon, and bacon followed by a nice custard pastry. Not too good for my cholesterol, but when in Florence and all that. The Artemide in Rome was great too. The room had a free mini bar which we found useful. Again the hotel was well appointed, close to the bus stops and Metro station (two minutes walk) so travel around the city was easy. All in all this was a fantastic holiday which will provide us with wonderful memories of our twenty fifth anniversary. We will definitely recommend Top Drawer to our friends and will start saving immediately for our next adventure. Thank you. Regards Mary x" August 2010, from Mary & John, Birmingham who used Top Drawer Holidays for their special wedding anniversary holiday to Venice, Florence and Rome.
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