Hi Rick,
Thank you for vast forums and experience sharing which is much helpful for first time travellers to enjoy city/places.
I am visiting Venice for a day on 12th May, arriving on 11th night late and staying near mestre station. We are family of 3 (2A+1 Chid 12 yr). wanted to take your advise considering climate, how best to cover, St Marks Basilica, Doges Place and Grand canal ride+ Water bus which takes us entire route. we are flexible to start travel at 8 AM or earlier. in sequence to avoid crowd and afternoon heat, and click best memory of life !
Feel free to add any other sites which is must have.
Thanks in anticipation !