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 7 days in length, but includes 6 nights hotel accommodations.

Depart anytime September 5, 2008 thru December 15, 2008 from New York or from one of many other U.S. Departure Cities (see click - thru below) to:

VENICE, Italy

Once there enjoy 6 consecutive Nights at Hotel Lux in VENICE, Italy:

Hotel Lux
Address: Castello 4541-4542 
Calle delle Rasse

The hotel Lux enjoys an excellent location in the historic centre of Venice, near the palazzo ducale of San Marco square and within walking distance from the main museums and sites of interest.

The property is an ancient Venetian building, which boasts a charming ambiance and comfortable rooms: the ideal place for a stay in the heart of this wonderful city.

All rooms are equipped with private bathroom, hairdryer, safe, mini bar, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, and Internet access.

For more information about Hotel Lux in Venice click here.

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).

Last day to stay at the hotel is December 21, 2008.

Weekend Surcharge:
Departures from U.S. to Venice or Venice to U.S. on Friday, Saturday or Sunday are surcharged $30 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 for stay at the Hotel Lux in Venice is $495.

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

U.S. and International taxes, fuel and security surcharges are $350 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.