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You might have noticed this icon on the www.djwrental.com website. Have you dared to explore it yet? 
If you have you will have found that this little button opens up a whole world of travel  possibilites at amazing rates for you at the simple click of a button!

We thought it might be worth featuring some of the destinations.

As the title of this post suggests this time we are featuring Fabulous Las Vegas!  This amazing city has a different meaning for different people.  In our opinion Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world. Sin City or Disney For Adults!

Amazing Choice of Hotels

The choice of  hotels is utterly outstanding.  From cheap and cheerful motels off ‘The Strip’ to luxurious accommodation such as ‘The Four Seasons’ and everything in between. Including self catering accommodation within Las Vegas new ‘City Centre at Vdara.  Every possible type of theme, desire or whim is catered for. Want a penthouse suite with a round bed that rotates? No problem ‘The Palm’s’ hotel has it!  Want to go on a trip up the Eiffel Tower (Paris Hotel,) have dinner and then take a Gondola ride round Venice? (The Venetian and Palazzo) Again it’s all possible in Las Vegas.  If you would rather take in a pirate show before dinner (at the Entrance to Treasure Island Hotel) and then witness the amazing fountain lights and music show after dinner, you can at The Bellagio.  Step back in time to Ancient Rome at Ceasars Palace, visit the big cats, the White Tigers at The Mirage and the iconic lions at The MGM Grand.
All the hotels have great pool areas, some such as The Mandalay Bay Hotel even offer poolside gaming (tables and slots available.) The Hard Rock Hotel is famed for it’s Guitar shaped pool and the MGM Grand boasts and amazing lazy river.  If you would like a leisurely game of Golf this is available at Wynn Las Vegas.

Wynn and Encore Hotels

Sightseeing, Shows and Shopping (the three S’s)

'Love' at The Mirage

Aside from sightseeing the hotels up and down the strip and marvelling at the amazing hotels, there is so much more that Las Vegas has to offer.  The Grand Canyon  is within easy reach by Helicopter.  Various companies offer tours outbound you will usually get a stunning view of  The Hoover Dam and on the return  a trip down the strip so you can get a bird’s eye view.  Give us a call for latest pricing and availability.
The Las Vegas shows are simply amazing, where else in the world could you see Celine Dion, Tom Jones, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera or a whole host of Cirque De Soliel  shows including ‘Love’ featuring The Beatles, O, Ka, and the newest ‘Viva Las Vegas’ featuring The King himself Elvis Presley!  All within less than a mile of each other?
Of course the unrivalled Las Vegas nightlife, offers all kinds of smaller more intimate lounge shows as well as bars and nightclubs. (The latter usually owned by Hollywood star’s)
All kinds of Shopping also abounds in Las Vegas from Outlet Mall’s a short cab ride away to Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile, The Fashion Mall, The Forum at Ceasars Palace and not forgetting the newest addition to the high end designer collection of shops (window shopping for me!) at Crystals with the new Las Vegas City Centre (The city within a city)
Dining in Las Vegas couldn’t offer more choice from fast food, to casual dining, formal dining and high end dining.
In Las Vegas anything goes, it isn’t all about gambling we love the spectacle of ‘Las Vegas’ and believe everyone should go to Las Vegas at least once and experience it for themselves. 4 or 5 nights is plenty for a first trip.  You may need to return though to catch the things you missed! 
You might be puzzled that we have barely mentioned gambling in this blog post and although this seem to be what a lot of people think Las Vegas is all about, we wanted to highlight the other ‘stuff’ going on in Las Vegas.

Icelandic Volcano erruption affects UK flights

The erruption of a volcano in  the Eyjafjallajoekull  area  the second to occur in a month.  This eruption has released ash to significantly greater heights.  Volcanic ash contains tiny particles of rock and even glass, which can wreak havoc with machinery.

NATS  is keeping in close contact with airlines and airports to keep everyone updated. 

Latest information shows that UK Airspace will reopen at 22.00 20th April 2010

If you have accommodation booked with DJW Rental we will be contacting you in due course to rearrange your accomodation.  If you have booked your flights with DJW Rental we will of course liase with airlines to reprotect your flights.

For guests that are already in Florida we will be in touch to make arrangements to extend your stay if required.

Disney and other Theme Parks offer park tickets to stranded guests.

Guests in the Kissimmee area please be advised Disney and other Theme Parks are Offering Admission to their Park’s – Take your expired E ticket and your Photo ID with you to Guest Services.  You will be able to obtain a 1 day Park Hopper ticket at Disney.  Other Theme parks have their own offers but offering similar free admission.

We will keep this Blog post updated as we find out information.  However please check your airline’s website before travelling.  We have added a link here to help you.
Virgin Atalntic
British Airways
Delta
Continental 
US Airways 
Martinair
KLM
American Airlines

1 and 2 Bedroom All Suite Hotel at Disney’s town of Celebration, Kissimmee.

A beautiful resort comprising luxurious 1 and 2 bedroom suites nestled in the award winning small town of Celebration .  Conveniently situated just minutes from Walt Disney World , Universal Resort Orlando, Sea World, amazing shopping and limitless restaurants.  Celebration also has much to offer with a great calendar of events as well as plenty of shopping and dining.

 Luxurious Suites and Stunning Pool

Each suite is luxuriously appointed with Egyptian cotton bed linens, amazingly comfortable king sized beds, stunning bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens and wonderful living areas.  All suites have balconies with beautiful views of either the stunning infinity pool or the beautiful lush Florida landscaping.

Amazing Privileges and Ammenites

Of course as a guest at Mona Lisa Suite Hotel  you are entitled to privileges at Celebration golf and at Celebration day spa, complimentary high speed wireless internet, daily newspaper and complimentary shuttle to all the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.  Concierge service able to assist with almost anything else.

For latest availability and pricing contact www.djwrental.com or call us on 01954 252401

Universal Orlando  have just announced that the long awaited Grand Opening for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter  at Universal Orlando will be on the 18th June 2010.

A multitude of Harry Potter attractions

The plans show that the new area of the park will comprise, Shopping and Dining centred in ‘Hogsmeade ’  Shops include  ‘Owl Post’  where you can send your postcards with a authentic ‘Hogsmeade stamp’ look up and see the resting owls, but watch your ears as you pass by a ‘Howler’ in the window.  Visit ‘Olivanders ’ to let your wand choose you, for something more lighthearted visit ‘Zonko’s’ Joke shop or stock up on tuck at ‘Honeydukes sweet shop.’Dining is available at the ‘Three Broomsticks’ where you can enjoy a pint of Butterbeer .

The Dragon Challenge, Chinese Fireball, Flight of the Hippogriff and Hagrid’s Hut

Attractions and rides include the Dragon Challenge where you can ride either an agressive ‘Chinese Fireball’ of a ferocious ‘Hungarian Horntail’ these two roller coasters twist turn and loop into each other.
The Flight of the Hippogriff , takes you past Hagrid ’s hut and through the pumpkin patch.  Don’t forget to bow to the Hippogriff as you approach!

Hogwarts Castle, Dumbledore’s Office, Gryffindor Common Room

Finally the spectacular ‘Hogwarts Castle’  has thrown open it’s doors.  You can wander the corridors and visit iconic places such as Dumledore ’s office, the Gryffindor  common room, the Defence agains the Dark Arts classroom and many more familiar places.  Join Harry and his friends on ‘The Forbidden Journey’ where you will soar high above the castle grounds on an unforgettable adventure meeting all kinds of magical creatures.

I know a lot of people who have been waiting a long time for this attraction to open.  I am certainly looking forward to planning my next trip to Florida and making this a ‘must visit’ for my trip!

Contact us here at DJW Flights and Rental  for our latest flights and accommodation availability.  www.djwrental.com

We are proud to announce the launch of the New DJW Flights and Rental Website.
The site does look similar to the old site but you will notice a few changes.
Firstly you will see that the photographs of our villas are larger than they used to be.  We still get comments that the photos on the site don’t do the homes justice, but we are working on it!
Also you might have noticed a new feature to the site to allow booking of hotels worldwide a quick click on the globe icon opens up a world of possibilites, quite literally!
 

All our Florida Villas available for rent are on the website.  As the site is new there may be the odd bug in the system, bear with us we are working as fast as we can to get them squashed!
Don’t forget if you have any questions or you want more information – please feel free to use the ‘Call me back’ feature and we will call you straight back.

Security measures for passengers travelling to the USA have been stepped up at all UK Airports. All airlines have their own advice so it is essential that you check your airline’s website before travel as the information may change.

General advice is to arrive an extra hour prior to your flight, this now means 4 hours before departure.  This is due to extra security screening procedures that are in place.

All Passengers travelling to the USA will only be allowed 1 piece of carry on baggage with dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm, (approx 9 x 14 x 22 inches) and 13lb/6kg in weight, and should only contain the items you need during the flight.

 Passengers are advised that during flight, they will be asked to follow flight crew instructions, such as stowing personal items, turning off electronic equipment and remaining seated during certain portions of the flight.

 Please remember that Since 12^th January 2009, UK Travellers to the US under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), which allows most British Citizen passport holders to visit for up to 90 days without a visa, have required an authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the US.  Travellers must register for authorisation online through the ESTA website at least 72 hours prior to travel at  https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

DJW Flights and Rental have been selling Virgin Atlantic flights for more than 11 years and has access to the cheapest Virgin Atlantic flights to Florida in Economy, Premium Economy and Upperclass. With direct flights from London Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow (seasonal) to Orlando International and London Heathrow to Miami. DJW Flights and Rental also offers great discounted rates on  fully inclusive car hire.  Which makes booking easy as well as being the most cost effective way to travel to Florida.

DJW Flights and Rental has some Fantastic Virgin Atlantic Special offers !
Call NOW for latest availability. 01954 200222

From £349 Economy* including tax and fees

From £765 Premium Economy* including tax and fees

From London Gatwick or Manchester to Orlando International for outbound travel dates between -:
1st November 2009 – 9th December 2009 
and
5th January 2010 and 4th February 2010

Book by Mid September. 

N.B – Only pay a deposit now and pay the remainder 10 weeks before travel! (unless travel date is within 10 weeks of travel)

*Subject to availability in the correct booking class

We are pleased to be able to offer a fabulous two week holiday, 9 nights in the Disney area and 5 nights on the beach at Treasure Island for an amazing price.

You can choose to stay in either our new resort  ‘The Mona Lisa’ within the Disney ’Village’ of Celebration.  Recently voted  ‘An American Dream Town’

The Mona Lisa

Facilites at The Mona Lisa include, a vanishing edge pool and whirlpool, Spa privileges at the Celebration Day Spa, Golf Privilieges at Celebration Golf Club, Free Transport to all the area theme parks, bicycle rentals.

Accommodation is a 2 bedroom  suite with sumptuosly furnished living areas, fully equipped kitchen and in suite washer and dryer.  With a furnished balcony overlooking hte stunning infinity pool or the lush florida landscape.

Or

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Villa

In one of our fabulous 3 bedroom 2 bathroom villas conveniently located along the 192 corridor with easy access to all the areas theme parks.
All the villas have their own pools with space to sunbathe, that is if you have got time, with all the great theme parks and shopping close by!

Your 2nd week – spent at Treasure Island at the fabulous Sunset Vista Resort on beautiful Treasure Island.  A great idea to relax and enjoy the beaches away from the theme parks.

Treasure Island Beach at Sunset Vista Resort

We have a special offer available to all our guests.

For Friday Arrivals combining The Mona Lisa and Sunset Vista we have a fabulous rate of £945 for a total of 14 nights.
NB – there is a $6 per day charge per unit at The Mona Lisa

For Friday Arrivals combining on of our fabulous 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Villas and Sunset Vista Resort we have an amazing rate of £765 for a total of 14 nights.

(Restrictions and Supplements apply)

Go to www.djwrental.com  to contact us for more details.

Thoughts are now well and truly with  Summer Holidays.  Certainly here in Cambridge we have been experiencing Thunderstorms rather like we would expect at this time of the year in Florida!

However we have just taken delivery of our Calendars for 2010!

As all regular DJW Guests know, they expect their annual Calendar from www.djwrental.com around Mid December.  Well this year we are really organised.  Do let us know if we missed sending you one last year and we’ll make sure you are top of the list for 2010!

As we are looking ahead at 2010 we thought we would let you know that there is now limited availablity of our Gulf Coast Villas for February and March.  Give us a call and we will happily check and see if we can squeeze you in.
We still have availability for February 1/2 term and for Easter Holidays 2010 in Kissimmee.

Enjoy the Summer break one and all!