The treadmill is certainly a more pleasant alternative to pounding the pavement, especially when the conditions outside are less than inviting. (womenshealthandfitness.com.au)
In the summer, iced red tea is a very pleasant alternative to the black tea based iced teas on the market. (thehealthyhomeeconomist.com)
Modern contraception is, however, a much more pleasant alternative, and, used properly, can be more effective than the traditional methods of birth control (such as coitus interruptus, the rhythm method, or the local contraceptive potion). (firstthings.com)