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They say: "Exclusive locations, manicured grounds and glamorous pools – they’re the hallmarks of a Platinum property. Each one is either 4 or 5 star and they’ve all been rated ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ by at least 90 per cent of our customers. In fact, with this range the only thing that isn’t at the top end of the scale is the price tag."

We say: "160 pages of modern, upmarket hotels, mostly beachside (& including the Thomson Exclusive Sensatori Resort). Flights range from short hops to Spain or the Algarve, or further away to the Caribbean or Indian Ocean. Keep an eye out for holiday enhancements such as priority transfers and extra luggage allowance."

They say: "We offer over 50 destinations with flights from 24 regional airports. We aim to offer han-picked and value-packed holidays to sunshine destinations such as Spain, the Spanish Islands and Greece as well as longhaul to Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Florida."

We say: "New for 2009 is the Portland Direct Holidays best value hotel selection including the Lara Beach hotel in Lara, Turkey offering seven nights’ fully inclusive from just £545 per person. There’s also the VIP collection offering luxury hotels, so there’s something for every budget."

They say: "Our worldwide holidays include some of the best loved and most coveted hotels and resorts in some of the most sought after locations in the world, covering all the continents."

We say: "Kuoni’s second edition of their worldwide brochure offers hundreds of holidays from luxury beach resorts in the Maldives to safaris in Kenya. Look out for Kuoni Plus offers such as earlybird savings, free upgrades and free extra night offers."

This brochure really is the stuff of dreams, with gorgeously exotic destinations featuring throughout this Faraway Shores brochure from Thomson. There are several new destinations too, including Aruba, Cuba and Sri Lanka.

• Loads of holiday options including resort stays, escorted tours and safaris
  
• Try some new activities, such as hot air balloon safari and scuba diving
  
• A collection of luxury spa hotels you’ll love to relax in

Kuoni’s Indian Ocean 2009 brochure is full of inspirational and stunning long-haul destinations including the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

Over half of all their holidays are tailormade, encouraging you and Kuoni to get together – your holiday ideas and their expertise!

• Kuoni Concierge service offers advise and pre-booking of everything to restaurants and hire cars in advance
  
• Kuoni Plus – look out for offers such as free nights, upgrades and discounts
  
• Kuoni Exclusives – offers benefits and opportunities only available through Kuoni

As an independent company, Argo’s mantra is ‘Quality is Our Difference’ and they aim to create an impressive portfolio of properties that compliment the needs of discerning Argo guests.

Quality is the key and the brochure offers self-catering and hotel accommodation to uphold that commitment.

• Flexibility offered with regional flight departures, charter and scheduled services, as well as upgrade options
  
• ‘Rep on Call’ service means you’re never alone in resort
  
• Specialist holidays for weddings and golf breaks