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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday 15th January 3pm sunny 22 degrees We had had the most fantastic Christmas New Year and all our visitors went home smiling. Many, I am delighted to say, have already reserved their accommodation for next year. If you are fed up of the cold weather in England have a peek at my special offers [...]]]></description>
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<h2><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #ff0000;"><u>HAPPY NEW YEAR&#8230;&#8230;GREAT PRICES FOR JANUARY PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS</u></span></strong></h2>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Firstly may we all at Lanzarote Villas Direct  wish every single one of you a FANTASTIC Christmas and all the VERY best for the New Year.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>As I mentioned in my previous mailing the island is buzzing and everyone is preparing for Christmas. It is lovely to see the churches over here illuminated and soon the nativity scenes will be appearing in all the villages.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I know many of you make the journey &#8216;up North&#8217; to visit Amanacer the restaurant in Arrieta which has for many years been a firm favourite. Obviously I ask clients staying with us their views on local cuisine and the unanimous view is that both El Largo ( in Punta de Mujeres) and the restaurant on the beach in Arrieta ( NOT the beach bar) are just as good and they don&#8217;t feel so rushed. I know what they mean, you do feel you are on a conveyor belt and service although excellent is very rushed. If you prefer a lazy lunch overlooking the ocean, try one of these I don&#8217;t think you will be disappointed.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Lastly Kate has been developing our Face book page if you would like to add and comments or become a friend we would love to welcome you.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>To conclude, my VERY best wishes again for Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>We hope to welcome clients old and new in 2012.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan xx</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Hello again.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I am often asked if the recession has hit Lanzarote? Last year was pretty grim and there still is a lot of unemployment BUT what I can say is those businesses that are well organised and treat their clients as they should are thriving. La Cabana our favourite restaurant on the island is bouncing; Debbie is turning clients away. I am so thrilled for them as they have worked so hard to build up their stunning little restaurant. If you haven&#8217;t been its a MUST! I am happy to book for you.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>There are places that are closing and this is sad but these to be honest were disorganised and thought they were going to get rich quick&#8230;no way, success in business takes hard work and planning but most important clients must be the focus. Lanzarote had it so good for many years but now they are realising that success does not just come on a plate you have to work for it. There is a big push at the moment to make Lanzarote welcoming to tourists..much over due but this is definitely the way forward.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>There are many activities taking place over the next few weeks I will try to let you know what&#8217;s going on when you get here. We always try to leave a Gazette or look on line at the &#8216;Lanzarote Guide book&#8217;.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>15 years ago when we moved over here Christmas was not celebrated&#8230;WOW you ought to see the shops now!!! The Spanish children LOVE it&#8230;Father Christmas and the Kings on the 6th Double fun!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>If you are coming over in December DO visit the Christmas market on Saturday in Arrecife..great fun and really worth visit.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget we have some availability in December. We would LOVE to welcome you.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Take care and Keep Smiling</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan xx</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Sorry for the lack of news we have been off gadding again…this time back to England on to New York for 3 days then jumped on a boat to cruise up through New England into Quebec; rather lovely it was too. The whole point of the trip was to see the fall but after 6 days we did not see one leaf even thinking about turning; then we reached Quebec and WOW!!!!! Fantastic city and picture postcard leaf colours. We then flew up to Toronto for a few days before returning to Lanzarote.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Carole and John have again held the fort for us they are still here and Maurice and Jack just ignore us of course….RATS!!!!!</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>One of our lovely regular clients had a nasty fall this afternoon on wet tiles (DO watch this!) Jayne went down to the general hospital with them as they had no Spanish. All were so absolutely raving about the wonderful service they had with a 5 minute wait in casualty. We are so lucky to have this caring facility.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>If anyone fancies a break I have some great offers in November/December have a peek above and get in touch; I will give you the best possible deal….until next week.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan xxx</strong><strong> </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>As many of you probably are aware we ask our guests to leave any information that’s worth passing on to future guests. Restaurants or any interesting visits etc.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>When I was cleaning Solymar this morning I looked at the board and read the following. I am sure the client won’t mind me sharing it with you</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>‘If you can tear yourself away from the lovely pool deck and fancy something a bit different, try a cycle ride.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Take your sun cream and a bottle of water and get there early (about 10am) to get the best bikes</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Drive past the airport and turn towards Puerto Del Carmen then follow the signs to MATAGORDA. Go to the end of the road and park (near the start of the runway) Walk toward PDC and the cycle shop is on the right.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Ask for the city bikes (basic bikes have no gears and don’t bother with mountain bikes) they charge 10</strong><strong>€</strong><strong> per day but we only used them for about 3 hours. Head for the tall building ( the Arrecife Grand) it looks a long way but it’s quite flat and paved all the way; take regular stops to admire the view. You can go right into the centre of Arrecife without going on any roads.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>On the way back we stopped at one of the many bars for a well earned pint. A FANTASTIC day.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Sound fun doesnt it? We may give it a try.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Have a great weekend.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Good grief, September already where has the year gone…a sign of old age I hear you say!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>After our peculiar August the lovely weather has returned and we are being treated to the most fantastic sunrises and sunsets. I know many of you are familiar with Arrieta beach bar and the beach itself. I went down a few days ago to photograph local scenes it was low tide and the setting sun refelecting on the shore line was magical. </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>We have some great restaurants ‘up North’ I would suggest lunch time or early evening they don’t follow the Spanish late eating up here, get here before 8pm. I recommend El Largo ( just entering Punta Mujeres; Amanacer in Arrieta; the beach bar of course and the restaurant on the sea a little further on is also excellent.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>If you are in Nazaret I have given up trying to convince LargOmar that my guests do NOT want to be charged 5€ to go round the museum if they are having lunch. Please note that they no longer do the lovely tapas only individually priced dishes. I think it’s a rip off, I got stung last week, never again! </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Do however try the restaurant just down the road, they are really friendly and of course no worries driving!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>For my adventurous readers a new scooter hire has opened in Puerto near to Burger King. Personally I would not fancy it knowing some of the loopy drivers on this island!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>We have been chopping down a MASSIVE Bougainville in the grounds of the house this week; nightmare of a job.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Those of you who stay in the casita I know will miss it but it was blocking out the neighbours light. FAB bonfire, fortunately I did not get arrested! We now face the task of moving 15 years of leaf fall!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>More news as it happens but Morris and Jack are whittling to be taken a walk,</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Have a great weekend</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #000000;">I have today received booking  requests from two owners. They have taken advantage of Easy Jets &#8216; Early bird&#8217; prices and got in quickly for next year. This really is the way to do it now; no last minute bargains they seem to increase prices! If you are thinking of visiting us next year I suggest you GET IN EARLY and bag those good deals! See you soon</span></strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Our perfect August weather has returned and there is no better way to enjoy them than a lazy lunch at Famara. This little village fascinates me, so totally unspoilt, it has a wonderful feel and is so typically Spanish.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>As you eat your lunch you watch the children jumping off the nearby jetty screaming with delight; an older lady in  Spanish costume helping her husband to pull in their fishing boat onto the sand; toddlers have their first fun day on the beach watched adoringly by their proud parents; daft dogs splash in the sea chasing after their owners lazing on inflatable’s…brilliant!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>At one point a local fisherman emptied his scraps into the sea and at least 50 gulls scream to get a share of the spoils, it was amazing they did not collide.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>If you turn round just 90% the view of the bay and the kite surfers is mind blowing all set against a backdrop of those majestic cliffs; in the distance the island of La Graciosa is shrouded in a heat haze. </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>The whole place was just magical.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Restaurants such as this are not cheap but if you are selective avoid the pricy dishes (we have lots of starters in the middle of the table and all dip in you will have sufficient truly) the experience is well worth the effort&#8230;Do try it Restaurant Sol at Famara.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Chris and Berna have made some lovely alterations to Casa Leon and I have updated the photos on the website.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>As you will see I have vacancies in September, if you can get a reasonable flight price why not join us? Just drop me an E mail.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Untill next time, have fun.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan xx</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong> </strong><strong>Well a VERY weird week although it has been warm we have had cloud most mornings and it’s July. Fortunately the sun has come out at about 12 noon and then the clients were happy; saying that one lay out in the cloud for 3 hours and had to go to hospital with bad burnt legs so never under estimate the power of the sun here.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I always feel terrible when clients have saved up for their annual break and the weather does not come up to expectations; this is why it is so important to have plenty to do in the villas covering this eventuality.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>The island is in full swing and the added flights have given everywhere a real buzz…recession?  I can’t see any evidence of it over here. The restaurants are re opening (June/July is the time many are shut) I know our local Amanacar opens tomorrow&#8230;there will be queues outside waiting for their ‘catch of the day’</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I have heard today that you can book </strong><strong>tickets for the main tourist attractions on Lanzarote such as the Jameos del Agua and the <a href="http://www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/holiday-articles/lanzarote-attractions-timanfya-national-park" mce_href="http://www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/holiday-articles/lanzarote-attractions-timanfya-national-park">Timanfaya National Park</a> can now be purchased direct on-line for the first time. Thanks to the launch of a new service on the Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism website. All good news making accessibility easier for our guests</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Have a great weekend…….. Jan x</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>As you are aware we try to keep all our villas in tip top condition offering you our clients the best value we possibly can. I am therefore pleased to say that all our accommodation has internet availability.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>There are lots of things going on the island at last they are taking on board that tourism is its life blood and there are lots of events on offer. We always ensure that there is a recent copy of the Lanzarote Gazette in your villa so check out ‘What’s on’ There is every possibility that there may be an excellent concert or top sporting event.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>At last the new road approach to Nazaret is nearing completion quite why it has been done I know not but do take care as we say ‘Only in Lanzarote’</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1">Jayne saw the Google vans going around about 6 weeks ago.</div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Just returned from a break in the Baltic Sea absolutely stunning! Carole &amp; John again held the fort for us and as always have done a wonderful job…thank you both very much. As usual we got a quick lick from the dogs and then they went off with the ‘sitters’…great!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>As you can see we have some availability in June/July and if you want a quick break the weather is great and the flights reasonable; just drop me a line.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>More later but I have a lot of catching up to do.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Iron man today how those people do it I do not know! I must say full credit to the police who organise the whole thing so efficiently.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>The studio apartments are really going down well, with the cheap flights and £199 a week you can’t go wrong.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>If you want to have a winter away £650 for a month, I think that’s really good value, they are lovely and we now have 3 to offer so 6 friends could come away together. No, we haven’t won the lottery but good friends have purchased 403 which of course has been totally refurbished.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Well you asked to see them and here they are, Lucas Milo and Leo William. Mand sent me the latest photo a few days ago and Leo went for his first swim yesterday! He was VERY good, not a tear was shed.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #ff0000;">May &amp; June are quieter months and flights are usually more reasonable. I will give you the best deal I can if you feel like coming over for a break</span></u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" mce_style="color: #ff0000;">Pretty hot here at the moment with temperatures in the high 20’s,</span> get those flights booked!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>With the budget airlines introducing more and more flights you can get a flight over here very cheaply if you look around. The key seems to be to get in early, as soon as the flights are released get yours booked. These daily arrivals are enough to make me hit the bottle but never mind get the best deal you can. Gone are the Thursday only arrivals!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>It is lovely when clients who we haven’t heard from for a while mail me to say they are missing the island, a few just pop over for a few days…as long as we have availability you are welcome to come whatever day you like. </strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Well we all enjoyed the wedding Leo waved his flag and we had a great party with friends in Macher. Full patriotic red white and blue dress and glued to the screen until 4 pm. We thought it was brilliant! Such a change to have good news and smiles.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>This week we have had some rain……Oh yes we have….great for the gardens but not so good for the clients!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Our first two families have completed their holiday in Casa Galles and I have had great feedback. Apparently the children were very impressed with the massive flat screen TV.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Bookings are good and our regular clients have already booked their holidays for 2012. Don’t leave it too late if you want to stay in the villa of your choice.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Have a lovely May Day tomorrow and I hope the good weather lasts.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Have fun!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan xx</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>A VERY HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL</u></strong><strong> </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>We hear you are experiencing great weather in the UK long may it last! Royal wedding? Everyone seems to be very excited? We too are having a party, bucks fizz at 8.30 am and then everyone bringing a dish. I have been given instructions to download the service! </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>The Ryan Air flights are a great hit with our visitors but not much good for my brain Kate tells me it will keep it active and will be as good as crosswords which I HATE.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>We have arrivals on everyday of the week now. Gone are the Thursday changeovers I am now taking first come first served; please check availability before booking you flight.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>At last the new duel carriage way approach to Nazaret is completed it was a 6 month nightmare but it is quite straight forward.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>The island is very busy which is great for the economy you will be pleased to hear it hasn’t affected the peace and quiet of our villas. </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>LagOmar restaurant has re-opened lunch served from 1pm and dinner in the evening. Don’t forget to try the new one down the road I have had very good reports it is open at lunchtime &amp; in the evenings do give it a try.</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1">I mentioned that the restaurant had opened in Nazaret (as you turn off the main road) a couple of our clients have been and have been very pleased, it’s certainly worth giving it a try AND you can have a drink without worry. Open from 1 pm.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">The shop in Nazaret is now open every day including Sunday morning as is the chicken take away in Tahiche which I know a few of you really love.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">I have been a couple of times to Restaurant SOL in Famara village. It is under new ownership and is FANTASTIC. Great setting beautifully presented food and very reasonable.  As you enter the village take the first dirt track on the right and head for the sea; you will see SOL on your right hand side. The beach side is lovely but get there by 1pm at lunch time</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">On the other side of the bay (where the bungalows are) another restaurant has opened specialising in Thai food. It’s an experience but well worth it; again not too expensive.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Easter is nearly here…may I wish all readers a lovely break with your families.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Jan xxx</div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);" mce_style="color: #993300;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);" mce_style="color: #008000;"><strong> I called in today and was welcomed with open arms. It opens daily at 1pm and closes at 11am, it closes on Tuesday. I really would recommend you to try it, everything is freshly cooked by a very enthusiastic chef; it is within walking distance to the villas, so no driving problems. I think the prices are very fair too.</strong></span></span></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>March 27th</u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Lots of news, the studio apartments in Puerto is finished and our first gusts are already in! You can have a look on the home page of the website ‘luxury breaks for 2’ we are really pleased with the finished project and they do offer real luxury at a very reasonable price.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">I am happy to let you know that we have another villa in our portfolio, Casa Galles. I know my ‘regulars’ will be very happy with this villa it’s in a lovely location and the views are spectacular. Bryan and Pam the owners have lovingly refurbished it to a very high standard.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">After a few rainy days which dip give us a bad weather blip we are back to normal and the island looks fantastic. The flowers near Guinate are breathtaking at the moment. We really have had a wonderful winter and do appreciate how lucky we are to live on this lovely island.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">We have an influx of guests arriving next week, we will be sad to see Carole and John return to the UK. They have been brilliant, helping Kate &amp; Mark over the last 3 months while we awaited Leo’s arrival. I rather think they may be back sooner than later………Many many thanks to both of you. xxxxx</div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I did promise to let you know as soon as they were ready. Studio apartments in puerto Del Carmen£199 a week for 2 people.</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>March 8<sup>th</sup></u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Hello again my apologies for the lack of news I have been distracted just a little by the birth of my second grandson Leo William- 2 in 3 months is not bad going!</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Mand, Kate, Lucas and Leo are doing just fine. Thank you so much for the messages of congratulation I have received from my clients.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">What’s been going on? We have purchased two studio apartments in Puesto Del Carmen; a lovely quiet complex above the old town. The location is perfect in the ‘posh’ part. Aly and Donny own one, Jayne and myself the other. What we liked was the peace and quiet and the closeness to all amenities. You really do not need a car everything is within walking distance. I will put photos on the website as soon as the finishing touches are in place, hopefully next week they will be in the ‘luxury accommodation for 2’ section.</div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>February 10<sup>th</sup></u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1">The glorious weather continues….truly wonderful. I have been inundated with requests for February half term due to the unfortunate unrest in Egypt; sadly I have not been able to help as everything is booked.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">We discovered a lovely new restaurant’ in Playa Honda a few weeks ago, we have always liked Emax but <strong><u>Manhattan</u></strong>offers something a little different. The décoris lovely the music just my taste, the food excellent and views spectacular. I always try a few times before recommending, it was a birthday treat for Carole today (the lady who is helping us, withJohn her husband – while we await the birth of my second grandson. I know you like to know who’s who and what’s what!) absolutely brilliant.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">The walk along Playa Honda from Arrecife to the airport is great especially the section towards the airport. I remember it used to be a bit seedy…no longer; it’s lively and vibrant well worth a visit. I love the way they have accommodated a cycle track and there are exercise machines dotted along the path for those who get the urge. When you get towards the airport itself the beach there is really lovely and I find it fascinating watching the planes arriving and departing.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">We always try to be one step ahead of the competition. Firstly it was Sky TV, then washing machines; dishwashers; electric pool heaters…now everyone wants WI If. I am trying to get this sorted in the villas but unfortunately I have to charge for the facility. I haven’t put the prices up in the villas and it seems unfair to charge clients for a facility they don’t want to access. The internetservice over here is VERY expensive compared to England, we pay 60€ a month for the phone line and internet in Solymar. We have recently installed an ariel on the roof so Luca and Shibui can receive it. I have thought it through and feel that 10€ a week is a fair price for connection. If you wish to use this please let me know and I will let you have the password.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">We continue to patiently wait for the arrival of baby no name – Kate says she will know what she will call him when she sees him!!! I hope it doesn’t compare with the names she has called her animals….Troy, Guanche…</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">She is fine and I think we will definitely have him with us next week one way or another..Watch this space!</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">7 pm and just getting dark..Time for Emmerdale….</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">More news as it happens</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Keep smiling</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Jan xxx</div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>Sunday February 6th</u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Still no news of the expected arrival.</div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>Friday January 28<sup>th</sup></u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Hi again, well the weather could not last……we have had a few real downpours but the temperature is still in the 20’s so there are no complaints; the gardens and plants so needed it.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Really we have had a fantastic winter and Christmas /New Year was just brilliant. I haven’t got much available for next Christmas so if you are thinking of coming over please get in quickly.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Kate has at last conceded that she is human and pregnant and went into retirement for a few weeks on Monday. She is doing fine and the baby is due in February around Valentine’s Day. Baby Lucas in Argentina is also doing really well and it is lovely to chat to them all on SKYPE.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">There seems to be a whole new dimension to holiday bookings this year which I am finding very frustrating! I get an E mail at the weekend saying ‘booked flights can we come on in 4 days time?’ I do so want our clients to have a great holiday experience, anyone who is leaving it that late is going to get other companies &#8216;left overs&#8217; and that is such a pity. All our villas are booked up for January &amp; February; I have some weeks in March available.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">John (the owner of Albarino) has updated my PDF files letting you know about local restaurant changes and the new duel carriageway leading up to Tahiche. The island is really on the up, I hope you have read some of the excellent articles that have appeared in the quality newspapers in the UK? At last we have shed the ‘Lanzagrotty’ image, it was so unfair.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">We purchased a studio apartment IN PuertoDel Carmen last month; very small only to sleep 2 but in a lovely area above the old town. Aly &amp; Donny have purchased the one next door. We have been working for the last couple of weeks and have been impressed how select and quiet the complex is. Sooo….if you fancy a sunny break in Carmen? Watch this space!</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">I think that’s all for January, I will post news as it happens. Wrap up warm!</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Keep smiling!  Jan xxx</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Hello again. The sunshine continues to shine down on us we haven’t seen a cloud for weeks, how lucky are we?</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">I have a few last minute bargains to offer you…..</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Casa Luca has availability January 23rd<sup>th</sup> – Sunday 6<sup>th</sup> February</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Shibui January 25<sup>th</sup> – February 3<sup>rd </sup></div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Casa Albarino February 17<sup>th</sup> – 24<sup>th</sup></div>
<div mce_tmp="1">If you could manage a break get back to me and I will give you the best deal I can.</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Keep smiling</div>
<div mce_tmp="1">Jan x</div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR GUESTS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>If anyone is fed up over there ? I have had a cancellation in Casita Amanacer its free from NOW utill January 13th. The flights should be cheap on the 6th ( or before) as everyone is going back from the holiday. Drop me a line.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>A few other vacancies in January</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan 6th &#8211; 13th Shibui 2 people £595 ( great villa GREAT price)</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Mail me <a href="mailto:Jan@lanzarotevillasdirect.com" mce_href="mailto:Jan@lanzarotevillasdirect.com">Jan@lanzarotevillasdirect.com</a> </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>Saturday 18<sup>th</sup> December</u></strong><strong> </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Oh good grief what has happened? The UK seems to have closed down!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Fortunately most of our clients have arrived for Christmas we are keeping everything crossed that our last party arrives safely tomorrow.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I have just returned from a lovely lunch at Largomar, the restaurant is not open in the evening yet but our tapas lunch was excellent and not expensive, well worth a visit.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Only one week to go….May I wish every one of our clients a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS and everything they would wish for themselves in 20011.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>May I thank you for your past support and hopefully we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to Lanzarote next year.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Take care and all the best</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>Tuesday 14<sup>th</sup> December</u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Everywhere is getting ready for Christmas and we have been busily trimming up the villas for our Christmas guests. </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>When we first came to the island little was made of Christmas. Christmas Eve for the Spanish is very family orientated and the shops and restaurants close early to enable everyone to be together. Their big celebration is on 12 night, this is when the Kings arrived at Bethlehem with their gifts for Jesus and the children get theirs too.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Even sleepy Tabayesco children get a visit from the 3 kings transported not on camels but 4 X4’s</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>The only availability I have is for NEW YEAR in our friend Alf’s casita ‘Tres Palmeras’</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>December 27<sup>th</sup> – January 6<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong> If you want peace quiet and a great seafront location this bungalow is a treasure and really does take some beating for value for money. £399 for 2 people £499 for 4.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Bookings are well up on last year and certainly are not being affected by the recession. Everyone needs a holiday so if you wish to visit us next year please don’t leave it too late.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>You know we would love to welcome you.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Keep warm over there!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan xx</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>THE ONLY CHRISTMAS  AVAILABILITY</u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Tres Palmeras sea front aspect sleeps 4</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>December 27<sup>th</sup> – January 6<sup>th </sup></strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>My friend James, who does my web design, tells me that the point of this news letter is to leave the previous news items on it! What a nut I am. I must drag myself into this new age.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>This week we have had rain, yes we do have it. Mind you it’s been a pleasant 20+ degrees. On the UK news just now it gave the impression that the Canaries was snow bound….rubbish! </strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>A good soaking makes such a difference to the island the whole place sparkles.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I know many of you comment on the PDF file I send to you before arrival. I must thank my friend John Brakband for this (owner of Albarino) You will be pleased to hear he is re vamping it for 2011 bringing everything up to date.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Please remember the information we put in this is as we find it on the day. Unfortunately chefs change quite regularly and restaurants that we are really excited about can change overnight; I do try to warn clients of any BIG changes.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>LagOmarfor example has undergone drastic changes in the last few months the Museum is now a separate section altogether it’s worth a visit. The restaurant however is no more you can get coffee and cake but we are hoping for the return of the fab lunch time tapas and evening meals that I know you have all enjoyed in the past. I will keep you posted on what is happening there.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Thank you for the messages of congratulations I have received for the arrival of Lucas, they are all doing really well. Just Kate &amp; Mark’s little one to look forward to.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Thanks for reading and more next week</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Warm regards</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan x</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I have availability early December for anyone desperate for a warm break the flights are reasonable and I will give you a great deal</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>Mail me for details</u></strong> <a href="mailto:Jan@lanzarotevillasdirect.com" mce_href="mailto:Jan@lanzarotevillasdirect.com"><strong>Jan@lanzarotevillasdirect.com</strong></a></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Christmas availability?</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>I have availability in Puesta Del Sol from December 14<sup>th</sup> – 29<sup>th</sup></u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>Tres palmeras December 27<sup>th</sup> – January 6<sup>th</sup>.</u></strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong><u>If you wanted a two week stay you could have a week in each?</u></strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>I know a lot of my regular clients read my updates so I am pleased to let you know that Mand had a baby boy yesterday 6lb 9 ounces  Lucas Milo. She had to have a caesarean but both mum and baby are doing well.</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>One down one to go!</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Please remember if you wish to have your favourite villa for your holiday next year please get in early, it gets quite manic around Christmas time.</strong></div>
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<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Thank you for reading</strong></div>
<div mce_tmp="1"><strong>Jan </strong></div>
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