In the rich cultures of Europe and celebrated cities of Italy, few places capture the imagination as much as Venice. Its fabled canalled thoroughfares and gilded palaces possess a beguiling beauty unsurpassed by anywhere else on Earth.

No one can forget his or her first view along the Grand Canal, Venice's main artery that bisects the city. Grandiose buildings in fabulous colors lean at crazy angles over dark water - at any moment you feel they could collapse into the lagoon, and this most precious of cities disappear forever. Overall there is an atmosphere of carpe diem, Venice is a city for enjoying now, as tomorrow, you feel, it may be gone.

Here the world is turned on its head - priceless art is commonplace and the bland is the exception: in its imperial hey-day Venice spent vast reserves of money on trinkets to augment its already beautiful architecture. Ships flying the flag of the Golden Lion brought back wealth from the Indies and the city shamelessly lavished it on fripperies, becoming famous for its decadence. It is a heritage that tourists now reap unashamedly. Everywhere you go you'll find works of art - in the architecture itself or within the walls of the palaces and basilicas that are liberally sprinkled in every area of the city.

Venice is an ever-changing, living canvas. No other place has such a mutable geography where you can discover delightfully peaceful piazzas and deserted canals seemingly unmarked on any map
Flooded with tourists in summer and with the waters of the lagoon in autumn, Venice endures with the patience of a noble and bejeweled dowager. Teetering on the edge of ruin yet still féted by all who are exposed to its gaudy charms. Simply because there is nowhere else quite the same...

Your Trans-Atlantic Flight arrives in Venice 1 day later. Therefore, the package is 5 days in length, but includes 4 nights hotel accommodations.

Depart anytime April 01 thru October 24, 2008 from New York or from one of many other U.S. Departure Cities (see click - thru below) to:

VENICE, Italy

Once there enjoy 4 consecutive Nights at your choice of one of the following hotels in VENICE, Italy:

Delfino (Mestre)
Address: Corso del Popolo 211
# of Rooms: 126

For more information about Delfino (Mestre) in Venice click here.

Plaza (Mestre)
For an additional + $75 per person for 4 Nights
Address: Viale Stazione 36, Mestre
Area: Mestre
# of Rooms: 226

For more information about Plaza (Mestre) Hotel in Venice click here.

Hesperia
For an additional + $100 per person for 4 Nights
Address: Cannaregio 459, Calle Riello
# of Rooms: 16

For more information about Hesperia Hotel in Venice click here.

 
Canaletto
For an additional + $195 Per person for 4 Nights
Address: Salizzada San Lio, Castello 5487
# of Rooms: 33

For more information about Canaletto Hotel in Venice click here. 

Olimpia
For an additional + $275 Per person for 4 Nights
Address: Santa Croce, 395, Fondamenta Delle Burchielle
# of Rooms: 48 

For more information about Olimpia Hotel in Venice click here.

Carlton Capri
For an additional + $255 Per person for 4 Nights
Address: Santa Croce 596
# of Rooms: 37

For more information about Carlton Capri Hotel in Venice click here.  

Giorgione
For an additional + $325 per person for 4 Nights
Address: SS. Apostoli, 4587
# of Rooms: 71

For more information about Giorgione Hotel in Venice click here.

Palazzo La Scala
For an additional + $350 per person for 4 Nights
Address: Calle Dei Fabbri 4737, San Marco
# of Rooms: 13

For more information about Palazzo La Scala in Venice click here.

Breakfast is Included with Your Hotel Stay. Transfers to/from the hotel are NOT included.

Flights are operated via a Major U.S. or European Carriers.

Air Only Extension: High bidder may extend their stay in Venice for up to 2 Months at no additional cost (NOT INCLUDING HOTEL). All travel must be completed by November 30, 2008!

Last day to stay at the hotel is October 31, 2008.

Seasonal Surcharges may apply - see below for details.

Weekend Surcharge:
Departures from U.S. to Venice or Venice to U.S. on Friday, Saturday or Sunday are surcharged $25 per person in each direction. 

Single Supplement: Offer is based on double occupancy but a single supplement is available for those travelling solo.

Single Supplements are as follows:

• $300 for stay at Delfino
• $355 for stay at Plaza
• $395 for stay at Hesperia
• $485 for stay at Canaletto
• $565 for stay at Olimpia
• $575 for stay at Carlton Capri 
• $625 for stay at Giorgione
• $650 for stay at Palazzo La Scala 

Note: All passengers traveling solo will be automatically charged the Highest Single Supplement listed above. To adjust your final invoice to the correct amount kindly choose one of the generic options for Single Supplement Discount upon submission of your travel dates.

Seasonal Surcharges and Blackouts may apply - see below for details.

U.S. and International taxes, fuel and security surcharges are $449 per person roundtrip and include carrier imposed fuel surcharges.

As with all the auctions reservations are subject to the availability of specific classes of service as contracted with the carrier and not every flight or date may be available.