Settled on its own private Island in Venice, Isola delle Rose,just 15-minute pleasant ride across the Lagoon to central St. Mark’s Square bycomplimentary shuttle service, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is the ultimate luxury retreat for romantic breaks and family escapes. Opening inMarch 2015, the Resort will feature 266 contemporary-styled rooms and suitesdesigned by the architect Matteo Thun; five distinct accommodation experienceswill be at guests’ disposal, located in secluded corners of the Island: theHotel, La Residenza, La Maisonette, L’Uliveto and Villa Rose. The Resortfeatures 4 restaurants and 4 bars offering both international andlocal cuisine, the largest Spa inVenice, a romantic Church, kids club and family activities, water sports, arooftop lounge area with pool offering a dramatic 360° view over Venice and thesmooth Lagoon, and lush green areas with a combination of tropical and Mediterraneanplants, while Sapori Cooking Academy will attract worldwide gastronomes lookingto experience the authentic Venetian lifestyle and atmosphere.