Hello,I'll be visiting Italy for a

Toiletries are widely available at chemists, supermarkets and cosmetics shops. You will not have a problem, although Venice may not be the easiest place for shopping. It all depends on the area where you are.there is not such a thing as the equivalent of a drugstore in Italy.

Hi Liane,you can find these products at the supermarket and cosmetic shops (called profumerie).some supermarkets in venezia http://venezia.paginegialle.it/veneto/venezia/supermercati.htmland some cosmetics shops:  Sephora or Limoni S.p.a have a good time Martina supermarkets and cosmetics shopssupermarkets and cosmetics shops

Hi Liane,I think the one mistake a lot of visitors to Italy make is to think that they won't be able to get the everday things here.Obviously you may not be able to find the particular type of item you're used to finding in your home country, but in general you'll always find something close to it.If, like me, you think you'lll miss something in particular you can always bring that with you, but the whole point of visiting another country is to experience life as a native.So may Italians will be able to communicate with you in English, even if not perfectly, so for example, if you need to get something for an ailment, definitely visit your local Farmacia and ask for their recommendations.Enjoy your visit!

There is a small drugstore type place called Beautyful. From the the church/campo of S.S. Giovanni e Paolo head toward the back of the church) and take a right on go the small street on the right with the tabacchaio store on the corner. You will also find toiletries in the Billa or Coop supermarkets. Your hotels will also probaby supply you with soap and hair products. Also I have found that a great way to explore a new city in Italy is to look for something--soap, or a particular item. Just keep exploring until you find it, but enjoy all the things you discover on your way. In Venice, look for the three master oar carvers. Their workshops, in Castello, Dorsoduro, and Santa Croce (or San Polo),are wondrously full of both useful items and works of art.