Water-way to spend a weekend

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 8, 2008 -- Venice can lift the spirits like no other city at this time of year. A deal through directline citybreaks (020 8239 3399 offers 3 nights in a 3* hotel along the Grand Canal just off Piazzale Roma. Departing on 26 January from Gatwick, the price is £229pp.

In the winter, Venice is free of the summer-time crowds making it easy to get around and take in all the sights of this jewel of a city. For culture vultures it’s an ideal time to visit the art galleries and explore the unique architecture without having to jostle for position.

The 3* Olimpia Hotel is in a peaceful location alongside the Grand Canal in central Venice. It is close to a Vaporetto stop so travelling around the city will be easy. The hotel is in traditional antique Venetian style with delightful rooms. It has a small garden and there are a host of restaurants within a short walk.

The price of £229 is per person based on two sharing a room for three nights with breakfast. Included are return flights from London Gatwick to Venice Marco Polo.

Winter weekend break to Venice