Make Your Vacation Time Pay

In a recent survey of 2,300 people by research firm Harris Interactive for the website Glassdoor, employees only use 51% of their paid vacation and paid time off. Even more troubling, one-in-four reported being contacted by a colleague about work while vacationing, and one-in-five said they heard directly from their boss while away from work. In a separate survey by Harris for the travel site Expedia, within the past year workers left an average of four days on the table; twice as many as last year and, shockingly, the equivalent of more than 500 million lost vacations days a year.

In a concerted study by GfK Affairs & Corporate Communications and the U.S. Travel Association, one-third of the 1,000-plus respondents said they could not afford to take their time off; 40% were afraid of returning from vacation to an overwhelming amount of backed-up work, and 35% felt that no one else could effectively perform their job while away.

Whatever the case may be, such findings speak volumes about our work ethic and how little we respect the advantages of taking regular vacations. Preferred Guest Resorts has been striving to incentivize workers with money-saving vacation packages at truly great destinations to take advantage of that much-neglected and needed time off.

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Preferred Guest Resorts (PGR) began its operation over 30 years ago, and continually builds strong partnerships in the travel and vacation sector today with truly unbelievable vacation packages that save customers both time and a fortune in holiday expenditures.

Since money worries seem to draw the workforce into a professional shell, PGR offers financial solutions so you can enjoy enticing and affordable vacation packages when vacation is needed.

A visit to the PGR website gives viewers an in-depth look into the many different vacationing options the company offers, and how customers can enjoy amazing holidays with travel, lodging, car rental, and entertainment costs a fraction of what you would normally pay.

Check out the Preferred Guest Resorts website today and see for yourself how spending a mere 90 minutes listening to an interactive and educational presentation could lead to something as promising as a vacation ownership package – saving thousands for liberating vacation time you rightfully deserve today and far into your professional future.

A packing checklist for the next vacation

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Often, people forget something or pack wrong when they leave for a vacation. The forgotten or mispacked items can range from the hilarious (bringing a swimsuit to Alaska) to disastrous (leaving money or important documents behind). While these mistakes make amusing anecdotes for Twitter or Facebook, it is more important that the vacation experience should be seamless and go by without a hitch.

That is why it is recommended that the prospective traveler create a packing checklist before setting out for any destination. Take note that the following suggestions for faultless packing should be used a guide and are not meant to be the be-all, end-all list.

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Passports and Visas. International travel has a lot of requirements, least of which are a valid passport and visa. Typically, the passport has to be valid for at least six months or more from the departure date. If this requirement is not met, it must be renewed immediately. Visas are also needed depending on the destination, duration, and purpose of the trip. Of all the things to pack, these two items must be the first to be included.

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Voltage converter. In addition to the standard toiletries, clothing, and other amenities, most people pack electronic items. However, they seldom remember to include adapters. To avoid stress associated with being powerless to connect, it is recommended that the traveller carry a set of different, internationally recognized adapters. There are many types available that can be found in online stores.

Lastly, while it is essential to properly pack for the next vacation, it is more important to leave several important documents behind for use of family and friends to locate the traveler's whereabouts and have contact information on hand in case of emergency. These documents include a copy of the individual’s itinerary, flight and hotel details, and tour excursion information.

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Take a "Real" Vacation with Preferred Guest Resorts

You've been doing your best to save money, and that means visiting some nearby sites instead of taking a "real" vacation. However, there are only so many times you can visit the largest ball of twine in North America!


Preferred Guest Resorts can help, with dream vacations at an affordable price. All you have to do is participate in a 90-minute presentation. The presentation is fun, entertaining, interactive, and it lets customers hear about all the benefits of a vacation ownership package. That's it. That's all you have to do, and then you are free to enjoy the vacation of your dreams.

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Preferred Guest Resorts offers vacations to Europe, Disney World, New Orleans, and the Bahamas. Want something a little more private? They can also arrange vacations at ski chalets, cabins, villas, bed and breakfasts, condos, or beach homes. They can even arrange a custom vacation. It is a great way to try out a destination, and if you decide to take part in a travel club membership or vacation ownership package you can rest easy, knowing you'll be saving thousands on your future vacations.

For over 25 years, Preferred Guest Resorts has helped people to have their dream vacation. They are able to offer such great deals because of partnerships with resort developers and travel service providers. But they don't stop with just great vacation deals. They go a step further in their customer care, by offering Concierge Travel Services, a group of travel professionals to help address any customer questions or concerns. They also offer a way for customers to get the most that they can out of their vacation, with Customized Reward Programs and Vacation Club Sales Centers. They can even help customers with dining deals, entertainment packages, and car rental.

Take a real vacation. With Preferred Guest Resorts, you can go somewhere extraordinary!