Could the George Clooney effect have influenced Britons' choice of a winter break this Christmas? Research has revealed that there has been an increase of 66 per cent in bookings for the Italian city, which hit the headlines this autumn when film star and director Clooney married Amal Alamuddin at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel. However, the rise in bookings could in part be attributed to Venice's dedicated Christmas food market in the Campo Santo Stefano, with stalls offering creamy-white almond stuffed nougat, fruit-filled panettone from Verona and white truffles from Alba. The Christmas markets of Venice - they offer charm and an exquisite array of gifts
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Bookings for Venice have risen by 66% this year compared to 2013
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London still most popular destination for Brits on a festive break
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Christmas markets around Europe are a particular crowd-puller
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