Travel Blog
Submitted by patrick
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 11:50pm
When you travel abroad, do you ever account for potential troubles you could face? It’s not to say that traveling overseas is dangerous, but you are adding in unknown elements to your daily routine. Pleasant Vacation wants you to have a safe and fun vacation, so here are some travel safety tips you should follow.
Do not dress like a tourist
Criminals will seek out easy targets. If they know you are unfamiliar with the area, well, that’s about as easy as they come. In addition, do not...
Submitted by patrick
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 11:43pm
The winter season is coming to an end, ushering the way for springtime when the flowers bloom, birds chirp, and newborn life flourishes. What a lovely time…
But it’s not all good. Spring also means that the snow is melting, which signifies the end of ski season!
Winter Vacations
We covered much of this information in an earlier post about winter vacations, but let me re-emphasize. Pleasant Vacation has amazing vacation specials to some of the best winter resorts in America, including...
Submitted by patrick
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 8:34pm
Cruise vacations usually involve over-the-top theatrics including live Vegas-like shows, casinos, and huge buffets. Sometimes, you just want the peace and relaxation of a fun cruise where the scenery off the ship is more of a draw than the activities aboard. If this sounds appealing, then Avalon Waterways are the perfect cruises for you!
Avalon River Cruises
Avalon Waterways isn’t a large trans-Atlantic cruise ship. No, Avalon provides river cruises through areas like Europe, Egypt, Asia...
Submitted by patrick
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 11:10pm
Are you trying to plan a trip with a low budget? Maybe a last minute travel deal to get the heck outta town for a week? Do you know where to look for the best prices?
Pleasant Vacations offers incredible discounts on travel deals, up to 10% lower than competing travel websites. But the very best deals we provide are in our Vacations Specials tab. These are the bargains we specifically set aside for showcasing; the values we try to give to our customers. They are not organized by...
Submitted by patrick
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 9:34pm
Carnival Cruise Lines are the most popular cruise vacations around! Specializing in shorter, cheaper cruises, along with full-scale journeys, this fleet of ships is beloved for the options they provide.
You can find great cruise vacations whether you are travelling alone, with a spouse, or with your family. The Caribbean cruises are an unforgettable experience. You stop in various ports to visit island cultures while soaking in the warm sunshine.
Last Minute Cruises
When you’re single, last...
Submitted by patrick
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 9:05pm
The Hawaiian Islands are a lovely place to get married. The tropical flowers, warm weather, and brilliant blue ocean create an atmosphere perfect for an outdoor wedding. Resorts are all over the islands, making it easy for guests to find lodging during a destination wedding. Best of all, Hawaii vacations also make incredible honeymoons.
Did you know that over 20,000 weddings take place in Hawaii each year? And half of those are destination weddings!
The event can get pricey, so...
Submitted by patrick
Monday, January 9, 2012 - 11:10pm
If you are looking to take cruise vacations in the coming months, consider Norwegian cruise lines. These luxury ships are built to accommodate all sorts of travelers with a wide array of desires and tastes. This company believes that cruises should be… well… vacations. You shouldn’t have to be worried about seating arrangements or schedules or pre-planned activities. Instead, you should determine what you want to do and when you have time, a concept they call “freestyle cruising.”
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Submitted by patrick
Friday, December 30, 2011 - 12:35am
With the job market unstable and the economy even worse, many American and Canadian workers chose the forgo using their paid vacation time. A recent survey by Right Management reports that 70% of employees said that they would not use all of their paid vacation time, while only 30% would. Why would anyone decide not to use their paid days off of work?
The instability of the job market and economy is likely the number one concern. Many workers believe that taking too much time off would...
Submitted by patrick
Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 2:18am
European vacations are the pinnacle of class, history, and fun! You can tour the continent from Paris to Madrid to London to Berlin and numerous other cities. Europe is full of culture and tradition; you can visit centuries-old landmarks rich with history.
But there are also tons of exciting things to do as well! Europe is well renowned for its discotheques and dance halls that stay open all night, playing electro for hours. There are numerous vacation destinations that you will want to visit...
Submitted by patrick
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 2:29am
Did you know that in Canada, the word “holiday” is synonymous for “vacation?”
So if you were taking a holiday vacation, you would either be speaking superfluously or taking a vacation vacation.
In the United States, holiday has become a commonly used euphemism for Christmas, without the religious meaning. So a holiday vacation could be a Christmas vacation.
Either way, vacations are fun!
Reducing Holiday Stress
Some people cannot handle the Christmas season because of all the stress it...