Find your holiday to Lefkas

They say: "Simply Travel invites you to change your view of the world with our authentic holidays to enjoy the sunshine and culture of Greece and Turkey with handpicked hotels and villas on offer."

We say: "Simply Travel has put together an eclectic collection of the most characterful and charming places to stay in Greece and Turkey. Choose from the more well known destinations such as the Bodrum Peninsula and Crete or go for somewhere less frequented such as Pelopennese or Dalyan."

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: "Choosing the perfect villa holiday in Corfu was how CV Travel first started in 1972. We have carefully expanded our portfolio with some beautiful new villas this year, eg in Kefalonia, Villa Morea in the south is idyllic for two, and in the north, Villa Zoe, near Fiskardo is a pretty stone house with an abundance of character. We are also pleased to feature a greater selection of hotels on the Greek mainland including areas such as Sounion, Kavala and Halkidiki, not to mention the ever popular Ionian and Cyclades Islands."

We say: This brochure will appeal if you’re looking for a luxury and individual holiday villa. CV highlight comfort, privacy, location and individuality.

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: "We’ve put together a stunning collection of self-catering apartments and villas along with hotels to some of the best sunshine destinations – and they’re all handpicked. Whether it’s a romantic retreat, a family getaway or a holiday for group of friends, there’s something for you."

We say: "Simply Travel has a Simply Special Stamp which is awarded to properties that really stand out from the crowd, be it the location or the furnishings and facilities the holiday home offers. Loads of classic sunshine destinations are included from Croatia and Malta to Italy and Madeira."

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: "Year-round sunshine and endless ways to enjoy it. First Choice take more than 2 million people on a package holiday each year, served by UK & overseas staff dedicated to offering a a quality service throughout the holiday experience."

We say: "450 pages of holiday choices to help you get the sun on your back. Features all the major Mediterranean and North African destinations including Egypt and Turkey. Portugal, Bulgaria and the Canary Islands too. Hotels that are especially child friendly (and those that are great for adults) are clearly highlighted."