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