Find your holiday to Alsace

They say: "There’s no better way to see France than by Eurostar and TGV. We’ve made the most of this multi-faceted country by offering you a whole range of inspirational holiday ideas, along with the comfort and convenience of high-speed train travel and a superb choice of hand-picked 2, 3 and 4-star hotels.

We say: "It’s not just the Francophiles who’ll love this brochure, as new for this year are trips into Belgium too. Your holidays are simply and efficiently organised without fuss by train, meaning no airport hassles and no traffic jams."

They say: "Our passion is to offer holidays to get to know the region through the wines and the people who make them. Wine is all about ‘joie-de-vivre’ and we believe our tours should be too."

We say: "The 2009 brochure has tours to over 20 wine producing countries worldwide, from France and Italy, to Chile and New Zealand. You can even combine wine and opera to make a culturally sublime holiday!"

They say: "Walk away from your everyday routine and allow us to introduce you to the most incredible places in Europe and the Middle East. You will gain a further understanding of our fragile world and see your place within it."

We say: "Basic, standard, comfort and superior tours are offered, so you could be checking out Moroccan souks whilst staying in comfy hotels or hot-footing around the Egyptian pyramids on an overland tour."

• Small scale accommodation and using local transport means prices are kept low
  
• No single supplement if you agree to a same sex room mate
  
• As GAP tours are sold worldwide, you could be traveling with many different nationalities

Travelsphere’s second edition of their 2009 Get Up & Go brochure features walking holidays in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. Whether you fancy pottering around the Lake District, or trekking in Nepal there is something to tempt you into a walking holiday.

• Travelsphere knows you want a holiday, so there is a good combination of walking, sightseeing and rest time
  
• A Travelsphere tour manager is on most walks with you, along with a expert local guide to tell you all about the flora and fauna
  
• Once your booking has been confirmed, Travelsphere guarantees no surcharges and they are fully ABTA bonded

They say: "A holiday with DFDS is the perfect way to get away. We’ve got lots of holiday ideas, with the convenience of taking your own vehicle. Simply pack up the car, drive aboard, relax and let your holiday begin from the moment your crossing starts."

We say: "Great value ways to stay in the likes of Center Parcs in Holland, see Legoland in Denmark, or simply relax in a lakeside cottage in Sweden. DFDS offers holidays inclusive of sailings from Newcastle and Harwich."

• Book by 31st Dec 08 and save up to £100 on a holiday for four
  
• Your holiday starts from the moment you’re onboard with a cinema, casino, bars and restaurants to entertain you
  
• Choice of two cabins types: the standard Seaways Cabin or the Commodore Cabin with sea views, toiletries and mini bar