Exclusive – SAVE $500 at Palace Resorts Mexico & Caribbean

Pleasant Holidays announces an exclusive savings up to $500 per booking on air-inclusive vacation packages with a minimum five-night stay at the all-inclusive Palace Resorts in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, Cozumel and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for travel January 1, 2010 through April 10, 2010. Reservations must be booked by January 17, 2010, valid for departures from any city nationwide.

To book, call 1-888-786-9841 or visit http://ow.ly/Qxj2

Sample five-night vacation packages, including airfare and all-inclusive resort accommodations begin at $995 per person from Los Angeles; $1,046 per person from San Francisco; $1,034 per person from New York City (JFK); $1041 from Dallas/Ft. Worth; $1,076 from Portland; $1,176 from Phoenix; $1056 from Houston; $1,036 from Chicago; and $1,042 from Atlanta.

Palace Resorts' all-inclusives provide all meals, unlimited drinks, daily activities, 24-hour room service, wireless Internet, non-motorized water sports, nightly entertainment, all taxes and gratuities. Plus, guests receive the Passport to Savings with a selection of unlimited tours, up to 30% discount on green fees, up to 25% discount on select spa services, up to $15 off car rental, Buy One Get One FREE - Swim with the dolphins in Mexico, unlimited phone calls to the U.S. and Canada & more.

Cancun and Riviera Maya are popular destinations for groups, destination weddings and honeymoons. Pleasant Holidays’ group, wedding and honeymoon customers can enjoy the benefits of this exclusive offer, and make use of the Pleasant Holidays Group and Wedding Travel Desk’s services. Palace Resorts offers free weddings at select properties. Sightseeing, soft adventures, dining and more can be booked at http://www.pleasantactivities.com/.

Rates are based on double occupancy and include round-trip airfare, accommodations, all hotel taxes and surcharges, and on-site assistance from Pleasant Holidays’ customer service representatives. Vacations featuring air from other departure cities nationwide are also available. Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

CST #1007939-10. UBI #601-915-263.
# # #Terms and Conditions: Palace Resorts offer valid for new bookings made 12/28/09 -1/17/10 for select travel 1/1/10-4/10/10. Palace Resorts: Offer is combinable with all promotions at participating Palace Resorts. Not valid for groups. Air and minimum 5-night stay are required. Departures from cities as shown. Rates quoted are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. Rates, terms, conditions, availability and itinerary are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Taxes, gratuities, transfers, airfare and excursions are additional unless otherwise indicated. Rates based on published retail airfares collected on 12/23/09 for select travel 1/13-3//17/10. Change, cancellation fees, and other restrictions may apply once tickets are issued. Published retail airfares are NON-REFUNDABLE. Rates do not include Passenger Facility Charges of $3 - $18, International Departure & Immigrations Taxes up to $111 or September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement (up to a maximum of $5.00 per one-way or $10.00 per round-trip). Additional airline restrictions, including but not limited to baggage limitations, standby policies and fees, non-refundable tickets and change fees with pre-flight notification deadlines may apply. Fees and policies vary among airlines and are subject to change without notice. Please contact airline directly for details and answers to specific questions you may have. Not responsible for errors or omissions. [Pleasant Holidays acts only as an agent for the various travel providers shown above.] Copyright © 2009 Pleasant Holidays, LLC. All Rights Reserved

Winter Vacation Blowout!

We are offering some extra special travel deals just in time for you and your loved ones to give the best gift of all - a vacation to Hawaii!

These vacation packages start at $369 and include 3 nights hotel, round-trip airfare from Los Angeles or San Francisco, all hotel taxes and more! You can add additional hotel nights and activities at our competitive rates. Just ask!

To book, call toll-free 1-888-786-9841

These deals are for travel to Honolulu (HNL) from Los Angeles (LAX) [1/12/10-3/10/10] and San Francisco (SFO) [1/18/10-3/8/10]. Must book by December 27, 2009. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do not include taxes of $35 per person.

Fly for $50 to Hawaii!

Pleasant Holidays is giving you the gift of a great deal in celebration of our 50th Anniversary and Hawaii's 50th year as the 50th state!!

Purchase a 3-night or more Hawaii vacation from Pleasant Holidays and your companion flies for $50 roundtrip! This offer is valid for travel December 1, 2009 through January 10, 2010 from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Honolulu and Maui.

To book, call toll-free 1-888-786-9841 or visit http://www.pleasantholidays.com

Save $100 per Booking at Palace Resorts Mexico

Let yourself be pampered by royal treatment at Palace Resorts, where luxury prevails. Surrounded by beautiful Mexican landscapes, and offering breathtaking ocean views, Palace Resorts offer you the ultimate all-inclusive experience. To book, visit http://www.PleasantHolidays.com or call 1-888-786-9841

Twitter for Travel Marketing

Travel Agent magazine interviews Roseanne Landay, Pleasant Holidays' Director of Strategy and Business Development and head of Pleasant Holidays' social media program, to learn how the company has utilized Twitter to communicate with the travel community. Read more in the linked article.

Seattle & Portland Hawaii Fly-Drive Deals!

Round-trip air to Oahu PLUS a 3-day Hertz car rental starting from $418 from Seattle and $386 from Portland! If you want to stay longer you can - just add into the price any extra days that you require a car. For a complete vacation, add your choice of hotel and fun activities and tours from our broad selection!

CALL TO BOOK: 1-888-786-9841 or
VISIT: http://www.PleasantHolidays.com




Rates, terms, conditions and itineraries are subject to availability. Certain restrictions may apply. Taxes, gratuities, transfers, airfare and excursions are additional unless otherwise indicated. Air-inclusive vacations do not include Passenger Facility Charges of $3-$18, a domestic per segment tax of $3.60, international departure & immigration taxes of $55 to $134 and a September 11th Security Fee of up to $10. Prices for Hawaii and Alaska are also subject to departure taxes of up to $16.08. Prices are subject to availability, weekend/holiday/seasonal supplements, blackout dates and restrictions. Additional airline restrictions, including but not limited to baggage limitations, standby policies and fees, non-refundable tickets and change fees with pre-flight notification deadlines may apply. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline's checked baggage policies. Fees and policies vary among airlines and are subject to change without notice. Please contact airline directly for details and answers to specific questions you may have. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Not responsible for errors or omissions. (Pleasant Holidays acts only as an agent for the various travel providers shown above.)
CST#1007939-10. UBI# 601 915 263. TAR#5308.

USA Today Travel Interviews Pleasant Holidays' CEO Jack Richards on Summer Travel Deals

Highlighting the travel deals that can be had this summer, USA Today speaks with Pleasant Holidays' CEO Jack Richards. A travel industry veteran, Richards discusses the abundance of deeply discounted travel packages to Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. For example, Pleasant Holidays is currently offering three nights in Oahu for two, including airfare from San Francisco, for $810, plus taxes. You can book this vacation and others by visiting http://www.PleasantHolidays.com or by calling an expert reservations agent at: 1-888-786-9841.

Rates, terms, conditions, availability and itinerary are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions. [Pleasant Holidays acts only as an agent for the various travel providers.] CST#1007939-10. UBI# 601 915 263. TAR#5308.

Oberammergau 2010 Available Now With Pleasant Holidays

Germany's famous Passion Play has been performed by the alpine village's residents since 1634. Experience the infamous Passion Play and tour Europe's breathtaking scenery. For reservations or more information, call toll-free 1-888-786-9841.

Pleasant Holidays Gives Travelers More Value with Canyon Beachwear Offer!

Time for a new swimsuit for your next vacation? Book a Pleasant Holidays vacation and receive $60 off your next swimsuit purchase from Canyon Beachwear! Click on post title for more information.

USA Today Coverage of Pleasant Holidays' Twitter Deals

In her article,"Stay alert and on Twitter to snag fast-moving travel deals," Laura Bly highlights Pleasant Holidays' leading edge use of Twitter for communicating travel deals. Click on post title for link to article. Below are excerpts:

"A few tips and resources for scoring deals via Twitter:

Follow twitter.com/wendyperrin for frequent posts from Conde Nast traveler's bargain hunter Wendy Perrin
For airfare alerts: twitter.com/airfarewatchdog and twitter.com/rickseaney
For twice-daily roundups of top two deals from new site buzz.trazzler.com: twitter.com/travelbargains
When planning a trip, follow specific hotels and visitor bureaus at your destination. Use a hashtag (# symbol) to find information, i.e. #traveldeals or #hideals for Hawaii."

"Pleasant Holidays' new Twitter and Facebook offers include weekly last-minute specials to Hawaii, such as $200 round-trip fare to Honolulu from Los Angeles or San Francisco including a three-day car rental, and will expand to Mexico and the Caribbean next month."

Follow us on Twitter @PleasantHoliday: https://twitter.com/PleasantHoliday
Become a Fan at: http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/#/pages/Pleasant-Holidays/52075058926

Maui Madness!

Maui, the Valley Isle, is the Hawaiian island to visit for the vacation of your dreams. On Maui you can experience the "real" Hawaii, go on a heart-pounding adventure, or simply relax on the beach.

Pleasant Holidays is offering can't miss Maui vacation deals. Vacation packages from Los Angeles and San Francisco, including round-trip airfare and three nights hotel, start from $415! Here is just a sample of the Maui deals available from Pleasant Holidays:

*$415 at the Kanapali Ocean Inn, Kids 17 and younger stay FREE
*$685 at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Kids 17 and younger stay FREE (Must book by 6/7/09)
*$1,035 at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Kids 17 & younger stay FREE.

To learn more about Pleasant Holidays' Maui vacation deals or to book, visit us at http://ow.ly/9sG6 or call toll-free 1-888-786-9841


*Prices starting from. Rates quoted are per person, based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. Offers valid for select travel dates and booking periods; call for details. CST# 1007939-10. UBI# 601 915 263. TAR#5308.

Top Travel Deals for Week of May 25, 2009

Take an early look at next week's top travel deals! Book now by calling 1-888-786-9841 or visit http://www.pleasantholidays.com/

Destination Weddings Popular Despite Recession

According to a new survey released by Destination Weddings magazine, destination weddings are forecasted to grow to $16 Billion in 2009, a 23% increase over 2008. Destination weddings have long been viewed as less expensive and more relaxing than traditional weddings. Celebrating with an intimate group of friends and family in a beautiful location such as the Caribbean, Hawaii, or Mexico can mean fewer planning headaches and more fun.

Pleasant Holidays has a dedicated team of wedding travel experts to assist couples in making and managing travel arrangements for their dream destination wedding and honeymoon. With Pleasant Holidays’ Wedding Travel Desk, couples receive exclusive advantages such as:
* Flexible travel packages that meet the travel needs and budgets of the wedding couple and their guests
* Toll-free wedding travel hotline for guests to plan and book travel
* Wedding travel reminders sent to guests
* Updated travel reports indicating confirmation of guests’ travel arrangements
* Free round-trip airfare and room amenities for qualifying wedding parties.

For more information or to set up a Wedding Travel Program (10 or more travelers required), call Pleasant Holidays Wedding Travel Desk at 1-800-818-9080 or visit http://ow.ly/6wbf

Puerto Rico Travel Deal: Save $200 + Receive $100 Debit Card + 1 Night Free + Discount Booklet + Hot Deals Added Values

Pleasant Holidays announced a $200 savings special on vacations to Puerto Rico. Offered in partnership with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and participating hotels, this $200 savings promotion also includes a $100 debit card at hotel check-in to use while in Puerto Rico; one night FREE per every three nights at participating resorts and a discount booklet for sightseeing tours and attractions. The offer is combinable with Pleasant Holidays’ Hot Deals promotion and with added values at select hotels, including free daily breakfast and discounts on food, golf and spa services.

For more details, visit Pleasant Holidays' Facebook page. Become a Fan for automatic updates of deals as they happen!

Top Deals of the Week of May 11, 2009

To book or for more information call toll-free 1-888-786-9841 or visit http://www.pleasantholidays.com

Pleasant Holidays Provides Assistance to Mexico Travelers

Pleasant Holidays is closely monitoring the recent influenza outbreak and its impact on travel to Mexico. We have established new policies to assist customers and travel agents who have booked travel to Mexico. “Our primary concern is the health and safety of our customers,” says Pleasant Holidays President and CEO Jack E. Richards. “Pleasant Holidays is ready to assist anyone wishing to revise their travel plans to these destinations – simply call our Reservations staff for more information at 1-800-448-3333 or contact your travel professional.” Additional details are available on Pleasant Holidays' Facebook page, accessed by clicking on this post title.

Travel Remedies for Swine Flu

Do you have a trip booked for Mexico or were you planning one? Before you decide whether or not to travel, make sure you know all of the facts. Check with the CDC for details on the travel warning, find out the policies of your airline provider and tour operator, such as Pleasant Holidays, and learn what to do to protect yourself if you decide to travel. A good place to learn more is this article from SmarterTravel, "Concerned about Swine Flu? Read This First!"

Conde Nast Traveler & The Perrin Post Recommend Pleasant Holidays

Conde Nast Traveler and The Perrin Post recommend Pleasant Holidays for summer Hawaii deals at high-end resorts. Kudos to Wendy Perrin for recognizing the great travel values offered by Pleasant Holidays for all travelers.

Pleasant Holidays Is Here To Help With Happy Vacations Bookings

Pleasant Holidays has designed a special program to assist you in ensuring that your Happy Vacations clients receive the vacation they planned. Call our Happy Vacations Help Hotline for more information about the program: 877.287.2835

For Pleasant Holidays General Reservations, call: 800.448.3333
Hawaii World General Reservations: 800.442.9244
Groups: 800.542.9244
Or visit http://www.PleasantAgent.com

The Secret is Out - Kailua, Hawaii The Place To Be

The Los Angeles Times exposes Kailua, Hawaii for the beautiful, uncrowded destination that it is. Read more plus many other destinations under the travel radar. For amazing Hawaii travel deals, visit http://www.PleasantHolidays.com or call 1-800-742-9244.

People Are Traveling, But Differently

Travel deals are so good right now that people are still traveling despite the woes of the economy. According to a Ypartnership survey in February, 63% of respondents plan to take an overnight trip in the next six months. However, they plan to change the way they travel. Of those who plan to travel differently, 87% plan to save money by booking a packaged vacation, simliar to those sold by Pleasant Holidays. Read this Travel Weekly article for additional insights from Ypartnership, PhoCusWright, and others.

Seize the Summer!

AAA says now is the time to take advantage of great summer travel deals. According to Doug Bower, Vice President of AAA Travel and Financial Services, "Given all of the negative economic news of the past six months and our society's newfound frugality, some otherwise well-off consumers are feeling a little awkward or uneasy about leisure travel this year. For this reason, AAA wants to remind consumers there may never be a better time to travel than this summer. By carefully assessing our individual economic circumstances and personal travel situation many of us may realize traveling this year should not be seen as a guilty pleasure, but as something we should get out and enjoy."

Take AAA's "Seize the Summer" travel quiz to see if you are ready to take a trip or if you just need a good excuse to travel! Book your travel with the Automobile Club of Southern California's subsidiary, Pleasant Holidays at http://www.pleasantholidays.com or by calling a travel expert at 1-800-742-9244.

Relax at the Waimea Plantation Cottages on Kauai

The Waimea Plantation Cottages finally receive some of the attention they deserve! In this article, Travel Weekly highlights the history and "sweet serenity" of the Cottages.

On a recent trip to Kauai, I found the Plantation Cottages to be the most peaceful, private, relaxing place to stay anywhere on the island. Listening to the waves crash at night, hearing the birds chirp all day, and enjoying our own private beach bonfire under the stars made for a heavenly stay. The friendly staff made us feel like Ohana (family) and we are already homesick to return! You can book your stay through Pleasant Holidays at: http://www.pleasantholidays.com/PleasantHolidaysWeb/Hawaii-Hotels-Aston_Waimea_PlantationCottage or by calling a travel expert at 1-800-742-9244

Experience the Luxury of Mayakoba, Riviera Maya

Experience the luxury, service, and beauty of Riviera Maya, Mexico. In this Houston Chronicle article, "Luxury in the Yucatán," learn what is meant by service at the Mayakoba resorts -- Rosewood Mayakoba, Maroma Resort and Spa, and Fairmont. Arrive at your hotel room via boat, navigating canals to mangrove-lined lagoons. Relax with butler service, spa, and world-class dining. Book your trip through Pleasant Holidays at http://www.pleasantholidays.com or call 1-800-742-9244.

Vote for Pleasant Holidays

Pleasant Holidays nominated by Travel Age West for Best Tour Operator, Best Travel Support, Best Tour Operator - Hawaii, Best Tour Operator - Mexico! Cast your vote today!! Link to the voting polls by clicking on the title of this post or paste the following into your web browser:
http://apps.travelagewest.com/wave/wave2009.aspx

Unheard of Deal

"Unheard of" deal -- that's what Michelle Higgins, travel reporter for the New York Times, calls Pleasant Holidays four-day package from San Francisco to Honolulu that includes airfare and three nights hotel for just $299.

The Hottest Travel Trends for Summer 2009 from SmarterTravel

Travelers want a summer vacation that's going to give them the best experience for their hard-earned dollars and vacation time, writes Smarter Travel who has been tracking the latest summer travel trends and deals. Click on the title link of this post for more details on:

• Air-and-Hotel Vacation Packages
• All-Inclusive Resorts - find a variety of all-inclusive vacations on sale at PleasantHolidays.com
• Family Vacations
• Flashpacking
• Great Exchange Rates
• National Parks
• "Repeat" Vacations
• Road Tripping

TV Coverage of Pleasant Holidays' Travel Deals Just Doesn't Stop!

Check out ABC news coverage on how to shop for travel deals. Don't miss the great close-up shots of Kevin & team's colorful flyers! You can book these deals at http://www.pleasantholidays.com or by calling one of our travel experts at: 1-800-742-9244

Save Now With Pleasant Holidays, Love Forever at Sandals Resorts!

Save up to 60% plus, get 1 night FREE†. Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. 3 nights plus round-trip airfare starting as little as $575 per person. For more details, click on the title link to this post or call: 1-800-742-9244

Pleasant Holidays Partners with Ellen DeGeneres Show

What would you do to win a Pleasant Holidays vacation to Hawaii? Check out this hilarious clip from the show! http://ellen.warnerbros.com/videos/ The Ellen DeGeneres Show Community is approaching its 200,000th member and is celebrating by sending someone to Hawaii! The trip is made possible by Pleasant Holidays and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.

Riviera Maya's new Azul Sensatori

Read about Karisma Hotels' new Riviera Maya resort, Azul Sensatori. Great for families who want self-catering suites. According to the Miami Herald, "Riviera Maya all-inclusive caters to kids of all ages."

You can book it through Pleasant Holidays at: http://www.pleasantholidays.com or call 1-800-742-9244.

All-Inclusives Go Upmarket

There are "a growing number of all-inclusive resorts catering to an upscale clientele with luxury amenities including concierge services, premium liquors, pillow menus -- in some cases, even tours and golf. Such resorts have found that well-to-do travelers, who once shunned all-inclusives, like the exclusiveness, amenities and pre-set payment now offered by the upgraded properties" reports the Miami Herald. Book your all-inclusive vacation to the Caribbean or Mexico with Pleasant Holidays http://www.pleasantholidays.com or call 1-800-742-9244.

Kids fly to Oahu for $199 this Summer

We just released this amazing summer special -- Kids fly to Oahu for $199. Plus, kids stay, play and eat free at select Hawaii hotels and resorts. Los Angeles and San Francisco departures for travel from now until 12/15/09. CALL 1-800-742-9244 or BOOK ONLINE http://www.pleasantholidays.com/PleasantHolidaysWeb/Vacation-Deals-Hawaii.html

Or, for more information, visit our Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pleasant-Holidays/52075058926

Eat at Obama's Favorite Hawaii Restaurants

Next time you book a Pleasant Holidays' vacation to Hawaii be sure to check out these local eats hand-picked by President Obama. Top choices include: Indigo, Alan Wong's, Rainbow Drive-in, and Zippy's. For more restaurant information, click on the title to this post and it will link you to the USA Today article. To book your travel, visit http://www.pleasantholidays.com or call 1-800-742-9244.

Five Great Beaches In Hawaii

Hawaii has lots of great beaches to choose from and great weather year-round. The Seattle Times identifies a few beaches particularly good during the summer, when the surf builds up on south shores. Check out the article at: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2008854905_trhawaii15.html

Book Pleasant Holidays' hot travel deals to Hawaii: http://www.pleasantholidays.com/PleasantHolidaysWeb/Vacation-Deals-Hawaii.html&cid=c980

Travel More Affordable

US Traveler Sentiment Index rose to 90.2 in February from 78.2 in October 2008. The increased perception of travel affordability appears to be the result of agressive promotional discounting by travel suppliers, some of which are offering up to 50% off prices quoted six months ago. For more information visit: http://www.traveltrade.com/news_article.htm?id=5941&p=index.htm For great travel deals, visit www.pleasantholidays.com or call 1-800-742-9244

Pleasant Holidays 2.0

Pleasant Holidays is rapidly expanding its web 2.0 strategy. Join us here for future blog updates or visit our website at: http://www.PleasantHolidays.com

You can also find us under Pleasant Holidays on Facebook and LinkedIn or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PleasantHoliday (note we had to cut the "s").

More to come!

Pleasant Holidays Joins the Blogosphere!

Pleasant Holidays is one of the largest privately-owned travel companies in the U.S. and a subsidiary of the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Pleasant Holidays brands have sold over 9 million vacation packages since 1959.

Pleasant Holidays' brands include Hawaii World, Distinguished Resorts, Pleasant Activities, Air by Pleasant, and Singapore Airlines Vacations. Pleasant Holidays' brands offer a wide variety of travel products from economy to luxury vacation packages, all at affordable prices and supported by exceptional customer service. Pleasant Holidays specializes in vacations to Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Pacific, Las Vegas and Costa Rica. Headquartered in Westlake Village near Los Angeles, California, the company has 5 offices in Honolulu, San Diego, Livermore and Bakersfield.

Visit Pleasant Holidays' other brands at:
http://www.hawaiiworld.com
http://www.pleasantactivities.com
http://www.airbypleasant.com
http://www.singaporeairlinesvacations.com/index.html