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Old Oct 20th, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Venice - Street Maps

I have been to Venice twice and always get lost (which I don't mind) but we were going to the opera and could not find the venue...can someone suggest a good, easy-to read street map of Venice?
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Old Oct 20th, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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I generally like the Streetwise maps, but on multiple trips to Venice with different maps I have to say I can still get lost.
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Old Oct 20th, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Well my big problem is that I have a really hard time understanding maps. it is so embarassing and I wish there was a course that teaches you how to read maps. I do have a streetwise map but I am the kind of girl that loves to know "do i turn right or left"
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Old Oct 20th, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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how about a handheld GPS?
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Old Oct 20th, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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dpranck, I get it. You're like my husband, which is why I'm always the navigator and official 'map holder.'
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Old Oct 21st, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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how much are handheld GPS?? I have a gps on my blackberry but I don't think it would help me in Italy.
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Old Oct 21st, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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Jean,
hahahaahh I feel your husband's pain. I do all the planning and researching, etc., but when it comes to finding a restaurant that has been recommended to me by locals...oy vey...I don't have a clue.
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Will you be in Venice in February? ahahah
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Old Oct 21st, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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We have a garmin nuvi 270 that we use for driving in Europe.It has a walking mode installed,I throw it in my purse when we park.I can use it to see exactly where we are at any time.I bought in 2009 on Amazon for $139.
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Old Oct 21st, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Oh my god, that sounds like what I need. I am going to look at it on amazon.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 21st, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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looked on amazon and the garmin nuvi 270 is $399.99!! Doing a search to see if i can if it anywhere cheaper.
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