"An indoor shopping mall modeled after the streets of Venice, complete with arched bridges, piazzas, and canals; guests can take gondola rides and be serenaded by opera singers for a weatherproof, whimsical shopping experience." - Alex Schechter Alex Schechter Alex Schechter is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers travel, food, and dining. His work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Monocle, and Afar, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines