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:
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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.