The Venetian and The Palazzo
Las Vegas are delighted to introduce Winter in Venice™, the first true
celebration of the winter season on the Las Vegas Strip. With 49 days of
holiday festivities throughout both resorts, Winter in Venice will be the ultimate destination for an unforgettable
holiday experience from Nov. 21 to Jan. 8
The whimsical festivities
kick off with an enchanting ice skating rink above The Venetian’s picturesque
outdoor Grand Canal, welcoming skaters to make figure-eights or glide
hand-in-hand with loved ones. Surrounded
by snowflakes, strung overhead holiday lights and an awe-inspiring 65-foot LED
holiday tree sitting atop the Doge’s Palace fountain, guests are entertained by
strolling candy cane stilt walkers, puppets, jugglers and magicians.
“The holidays are such a
magical time for everyone and Winter in Venice offers the perfect place to truly enjoy this special
time of year,” said John Caparella, president and chief operating officer of
The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo. “We are inviting everyone, from
families and couples to business travelers, locals and Las Vegas first-timers, to enjoy the Strip’s first-ever true
winter celebration. Join us in creating a new holiday tradition for years to
come.”
Throughout the 49-day
celebration, guests will enjoy the finest holiday touches including warm apple
cider upon arrival and a sincere “Welcome to Winter in Venice” greeting. Strolling carolers and gondoliers singing
holiday classics will set the mood as festive music plays throughout the
resorts with joyful winter décor inside and out.
Doge’s Palace and Outdoor Ice
Skating Rink
The Venetian’s front exterior
will be adorned in winter schemes reminiscent of the fabled city of Venice. More than 2,000 festooned lights will hang over the
majestic ice skating rink as nearly 30 larger-than-life snowflakes, ranging
from 48 to 72-inches in diameter, surround the façade of The Venetian. Made of
recyclable polymer, the synthetic ice rink requires no refrigeration or
electricity, making for environmentally friendly holiday revelries
complementing The Venetian and The Palazzo’s green initiatives. With gondoliers
whisking by and strolling winter characters all around, guests can enjoy the
outdoor ice skating rink from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. Tickets are $19 per person, per 30-minute
session, and $14 for Grazie® members.
“Nightly Holiday Spectacular”
Each evening, The Venetian’s
Doge’s Palace will host the Strip’s most stunning holiday and light show with
the Winter in Venice “Nightly Holiday Spectacular.” Guests will stand in
awe as a spectacle unlike anything they’ve seen unveils before them. As the
music crescendos, a stunning angel gracefully appears from the Rialto Bridge and lights the 65-foot holiday tree across the way in
a magical moment, making the “Nightly Holiday Spectacular” a must-see nightly
attraction.
Show times are 6:30, 7:30,
8:30, 9:30
and 10:30
p.m. nightly at The
Venetian’s Doge’s Palace.
Food & Beverage
A seasonal Winter in Venice cocktail menu, including holiday-inspired spiced
cocktails such as Piazza Prosecco, Negroni Festivo, Campanile Cider, Gondolier
Blanco, The Godfather, Rialto Eggnog, Gluhwein and Café Italiano, will be available
throughout the resort lounges, including La Scena, Salute Dueling Pianos
Lounge, Oculus, Fusion Mixology Bar and Laguna Champagne Bar.
Holiday-themed prix fixe
menus and specials will be offered by select world-class restaurants throughout
the holiday including Aquaknox, B&B, Bouchon, Canaletto, Canyon Ranch Café,
Delmonico, FIRST Food & Bar, Grand Lux Cafe, Pinot Brasserie, Postrio, Table
10, LAVO Italian Restaurant and Valentino.
Specialty Winter in Venice
dining offerings can be ordered in-suite including crispy parmesan polenta cake
with sautéed porcini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms and cavatappi with short
rib ragu with sweet peas.
Guests can also enjoy Sweet
Surrender’s limited-time eggnog cupcakes and Café Presse’s seasonal Winter in Venice hot chocolates.
Winter Wedding Packages
Those looking for a truly
memorable way to propose or say “I do” to their true love can do so with an
array of Winter in Venice wedding experiences.
Amidst an enchanting holiday atmosphere, Winter in Venice offers a White Gondola Wedding experience along the
beautiful Grand Canal or the Winter Wonderland Wedding, including an ice
skating session for two, holiday photo album, snowflake photo ornament, hot
chocolate, mulled cider and holiday cookies for the reception.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
Canyon Ranch SpaClub will
offer a soothing and relaxing holiday escape with unique winter services and
healthy and delicious holiday beverages and desserts befitting the season.
Guests can enjoy a Winter Solstice Massage with Silent Night bath and
nourishing skin oils, a deep-moisturizing Winter Solstice Cocoon full-body wrap
and a radiating Holiday Radiance Facial.
The Waterfall, Atrium &
Gardens at The Palazzo
The Waterfall, Atrium &
Gardens at The Palazzo will also feature hand-designed snowflakes suspended
midair in the three-floor-high atrium.
Ice branches and 20-foot frosted birch, pine and glittering trees will
complement the picturesque waterfall and crystal ice ponds as majestic
hand-crafted white and pearl peacock statues overlook guests. The winter gardens will also feature red
beaded ornaments, pinecones and fresh poinsettias.
Prestige at The Palazzo Family
and Couple Getaways
For guests seeking a secluded
and quiet holiday getaway, Prestige at The Palazzo is offering the ultimate
holiday vacation during Winter in Venice perfect for traveling families or two lovebirds.
Beginning at $249 per night, guests can enjoy a luxurious suite on The
Palazzo’s exclusive Prestige floor, seasonal holiday lounge offerings, an Elf
Tuck-in with traditional milk and cookie delivery for children, one specialized
Winter in Venice bath drawn by a bath butler, two complimentary 30-minute ice
skating sessions (including ice skate rental) and two seasonal Winter in Venice
hot chocolates at The Venetian’s Café Presse among other festive amenities.
Families can enjoy the
non-gaming lounge with nightly showings of favorite holiday classics in
Prestige’s media room and holiday story readings and photo opportunities with
Santa Clause. This is all in addition to Prestige’s noted amenities, including
personal concierge service, private champagne check in, deluxe continental
breakfasts and afternoon cocktail receptions.
Resort Packages and
“Staycations”
Beginning at $149 a night,
locals and visitors alike can keep cozy and celebrate with loved ones with
exclusive suite packages. These merry
packages feature festive amenities including a two night suite stay, two complimentary
30-minute ice skating sessions (including ice skate rental), two seasonal
Winter in Venice hot chocolates at The Venetian’s Café Presse, $40 off seasonal
winter facial, cocoon or massage at Canyon Ranch SpaClub and additional
resort-wide promotions.
For those seeking a swirl on
the ice and a ride down the Grand
Canal, ice skating and
gondola packages are available for purchase at The Venetian’s outdoor gondola
for $49 per person. Package includes one gondola ride, one ice skate rental and
30-minute ice-skating session, a souvenir Winter in Venice photo and complimentary Winter in Venice hot chocolate at The Venetian’s Café Presse.
To bring the holidays home,
The Venetian and The Palazzo are offering in-suite Christmas Eve and Hanukah
packages to guests. Complete with a four-foot decorated Christmas tree,
poinsettias and seasonal décor, guests can bring the joyfulness of Winter in
Venice into their suite for $200. Additional add-ons include personal shoppers
and gift wrapping. Guests can also purchase an in-suite Hanukah Package complete
with a menorah and kosher gift basket with delectable bites for $175. Packages
can be reserved through the resort concierge.
During Winter in Venice,
Grazie members can continue to earn valued Status Points with all suite charges
by linking a Grazie account to suite reservation.
Winter in Venice will run
from Nov. 21 to Jan. 8, 2012. For more information on Winter in Venice or these
exclusive suite packages, please visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.
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