UD tuition, fees to increase. Students at the University of Delaware will have a heftier bill in the upcoming academic year. In-state students at UD will pay $12,342 in tuition and fees for the 2014-15 school year, an increase of $230, officials announced Monday. The 1.9 percent growth is the smallest percentage increase in more than 30 years.
Summer in Venice: Peak season. During peak times (the summer season of June through September, plus Carnevale), hotels are booked solid, and the crowds can be positively overwhelming.
Ideal Seasons. With more affordable hotel rates and ideal weather, spring and fall might be the best time to visit Italy -- from April to June and September to October, according to Frommers' travel guide.