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Press Release: Fireworks and Feasting

Friday 20th June 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Picture the scene: gondolas decorated with flowers and balloons fill the Giudecca Canal, traditional dishes cover tables lining the canal banks and spectacular fireworks illuminate the Venice Skyline. This is the Feast of the Redeemer, July 19 – 20, also known as the day, night and following morning, that Venetians get together to eat, drink and be merry.

Over 400 years old, the festival celebrates the end of the 16th century plague that wiped out a third of Venice’s inhabitants. Now fully replenished the current population will be out in force, so if you want to join them and experience a great Venetian tradition book your short break in Venice now!

Visit Venice with Railbookers and stay at the historic 5* Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel for yet more fabulous views of Venice across the lagoon from its spectacular rooftop terrace and pool. Should you need more reason to celebrate, Railbookers is offering 4 nights in this fabulous hotel with the 4th night free from just £739 per person, including breakfast and return train travel.

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Notes to Editor:

Price quoted for the Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel. Price valid for arrivals between 1 July 2008 to 29 August 2008. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com    
Eurostar trains run from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. Eurostar runs from London St Pancras International to Paris in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. From Paris take the overnight train arriving the following morning in Venice.
We recommend upgrading to travel during the day via Paris and Zurich, for stunning views of the Alps on your journey to Italy, and a more comfortable journey.

Railbookers:

Railbookers tailor-makes short breaks and holidays to Europe by Eurostar and rail, including handpicked quality hotels.

 

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