Virtual Venice - take a walk!
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Enjoy luxury on a budget - splash out on two nights in the opulent 5-star Luna Hotel Baglioni, save money by flying Ryanair to Venice. Luxury for two nights beats ekeing out a budget for seven.
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Chilled out coffee
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The Caffè Baglioni is the perfect place to chill out with an afternoon coffee or evening cocktail. The French windows behind the grand piano lead to a small canal-side terrace - sit outside and watch the gondolas go by.
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Splashing out in Venice?
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PR luna hotel baglioni canova restaurant venice
Decided to ditch the budget? Treat yourself to fine dining in elegant surroundings in the Canova Restaurant at the Luna Baglioni - the decor is opulent but the surroundings still very intimate.
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Settle in a suite
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Accommodation at the Luna Baglioni starts with deluxe doubles - for a real treat, opt for a suite. Varied in design and decor, all offer roomy surroundings and elegant period furniture - two come with fabulous views over the Grand Canal.
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Suite with a view
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Or why not really splash out and treat yourself to a real view! The Presidential suite at the Luna Hotel Baglioni takes up the top two floors of the hotel and has its own private roof terrace. Credit crunch? What credit crunch?
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So what\'s it like to stay in the hotel? Read our feature here.
St Mark\'s Square
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The bustling St Mark\'s Square is just around the corner from the Luna Hotel Baglioni - get there early to beat the hordes of tourists queuing to see the impressive basilica, the resting place of St Mark\'s remains, stolen from Alexandra as a mark of the Venetians\' growing power in the 9th century.
Grand Canal Venice
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Venice\'s Grand Canal is the main thoroughfare for its traffic - the traffic of vaparetto (water buses), private taxi speedboats, tourist cruises and of course gondolas. Pick a bridge and gaze on the scene below - it beats motorway watching!
Venetian lions
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The city of Venice is full of majestic lions, from frescos to sculptures, bridges to balconies. It\'s a proud beast, as you might imagine; when seated it represents the majesty of the state, walking it symbolises Venetian sovereignty over its dominions. And it makes a great picture too.
Venice by speedboat
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When it\'s time to leave Venice - and trust me, you will feel very sad to go, even if you have only stayed for a money-saving two nights - splash out and hire a taxi speedboat to the airport. There can be few experiences more exhilarating than zipping through narrow canals on a very fast, extremely stylish, boat. James Bond, eat your heart out.