Find your holiday to the Troodos Mountains

They say: Villas right by the sea, tucked away or in the heart of it all, these hand-picked properties range from one-bedroom hideaways to villas with six bedrooms. So whether you’re after a secluded setting or plenty of big town buzz, there’s something for you."

We say: "Thomson has villas with private pools spread across 20 of your favourite summer holiday destinations, including Greece, Malta, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the Balearics and the Canaries. There are loads of pre-bookable optional extra services too; from baby packs and welcome hampers to attraction tickets, to make your villa holiday stress free."

They say: "Thomas Cook offers well organised holidays for couples, friends and families to enjoy, with sunshine and fun being the common factor. We have resorts offering Soccer School, Splash Kids and Superstar Stage Schools clubs too."

We say: "This brochure covers all your fave summer holiday destinations from Italy and Malta to Cyprus and Morocco. There are luxury hotel options, beach resorts, active resorts and best value self-catering packages too."

They say: "We’ve received many requests from clients who are keen for us to provide more holidays with easy access to activities and leisure facilities – whilst still being able to enjoy the space and freedom of private accommodation. We agreed and here’s our new brochure dedicated to holidays featuring Leisure Resorts. There’s a selection of villas, townhouses, apartments and lodges situated only minutes from golf courses, spas, gyms, kids’ clubs, restaurants, bars and other activities."

We say: "Whether you’re an active family wishing to try a villa holiday for the first time, a group of friends looking to play a few rounds of golf, or simply wish to take some time out for yourself with a massage in the spa – these Leisure Resorts are the perfect place to enjoy all this!"

They say: "We know nothing quite matches the freedom and flexibility of staying in a holiday villa. That’s why we put together this collection of properties across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands – all handpicked with pools."

We say: "Monarch’s brochure features only self catering villas with pools, from rural hideaways to beach front villas, there is something for all tastes and budgets. It’s up to you whether you choose a complete holiday package with flights or just the accommodation."

Thomson knows that these sun-soaked countries have many fans, so the brochure is packed full of favourite destinations in Greece and Cyprus that you’ll just love for your summer hols.

• Wonderful beaches, with many of them awarded ‘Blue Flag’ status
  
• First class tailormade hols with Thomson Gold for adults only
  
• Look out for Kidzone kids’ clubs to entertain three to 12 year olds

Here’s the first edition of the Thomson Summer Collection for 2009 sunshine holidays. All your favourite destinations feature, from the Balearics and Spain to Greece and Italy.

• Travel Advisors in many resorts are on hand to help
  
• Flexible durations from one to 99 nights
  
• Premier Collection offers affordable luxury hotels
  
• Thomson Gold offers tailormade holidays for couples

Portland offers long haul, Spanish and other fave Mediterranean destinations at prices of up to 15% off High Street brochure prices.

All holidays are handpicked to be value packed!

• New for this winter is the Portland VIP collection highlighting the best of the best hotels
  
• Choose from 21 regional UK flight departures
  
• Low deposit of just £50 per person to secure your holiday, for a limited time only