If a gondola ride during sunset doesn't sound romantic to you, then maybe this isn't the place for you. But if you're a person who loves ancient cities and beautiful, colorful buildings, then Venice is to die for. It can definitely be a cliché spot for those who really want to avoid the traditional Italian vacation, but if you skip out on Venice for this reason, you're truly missing out. The blue-green water that runs through the canals and the hues of orange, pink, yellow, and red that grow out of the water on the architecture are a dream. And yes, grabbing a cool gelato cone and walking around in a sundress and hat is fully accepted and encouraged in this lovely floating city.