﻿<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Coastal Waves Vacations Blog</title><description>Coastal Waves Vacations Blog</description><link>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/</link><language>en</language><copyright>Copyright 2026 Coastal Waves Vacations</copyright><generator>OwnerRez Hosted Website</generator><atom:link href="https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Thanksgiving Getaway</title><link>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/thanksgiving-getaway</link><guid>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/thanksgiving-getaway</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The seasons are changing and Fall has arrived but the sun doesn't stop shining on Galveston Island! With fewer crowds and lower temperatures and humidity you can fully experience the serenity and beauty of our beaches and many other Historic sites the Island has to offer. During this Thanksgiving, families seeking a distinctive holiday experience will journey to Galveston Island! Enjoy Thanksgiving brunch and dinners at the most renowned restaurants the Island has to offer such as  The San Lui...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/thanksgiving-getaway'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>April In Galveston</title><link>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/april-in-galveston</link><guid>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/april-in-galveston</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>April is a great time to visit Galveston Island! 

The weather is warming up, the crowds are smaller, and there are plenty of events and activities to keep you busy. Here are a few ideas: 

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* Visit the Moody Gardens. This world-renowned attraction features a variety of gardens, aquariums, and museums. The Moody Gardens is a great place to learn about the natural world and enjoy some family-friendly fun. 
* Take a walk on the beach.  G...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/april-in-galveston'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>What is Book Direct Day</title><link>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/What-is-book-direct-day</link><guid>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/What-is-book-direct-day</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>What is Book Direct Day 

Book Direct Day is a yearly celebration of the power of booking directly with a vacation rental property. The purpose of the day is to encourage travelers to book through the property owner or management company's website instead of relying on third-party booking sites such as Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, and Booking.com also known as OTAs, Online Travel Agencies. 

What Does It Mean to Book Direct? 

Booking with a property management company has numerous advantages. By by...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/What-is-book-direct-day'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Your Credit Card Security</title><link>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/updated-credit-card-secutiry</link><guid>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/updated-credit-card-secutiry</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Keeping your data safe 

We use Cardpointe to process reservation payments. They recently announced a PCI platform upgrade in collaboration with their partner, SecureTrust. This upgrade will improve your Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) validation and reporting.  At Coastal Waves Vacations, safeguarding your data and meeting compliance needs is paramount. 

A DEFINITION OF PCI COMPLIANCE
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements i...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/updated-credit-card-secutiry'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Comming Soon!</title><link>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/comming-soon</link><guid>https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/comming-soon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>

We are committed to bringing you the latest announcements, news, and travel ideas.  Please visit back as we are working on current content.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://coastalwavesvacations.com/blog/comming-soon'&gt;Continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>