They say: "From a traditional bergerie in Porto Vecchio to beachside villas on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, Simply Travel has a handpicked property on Corsica or in Italy that you’ll love. You’ll also love the free car hire and welcome hamper deal on all our self cater packages, or you can choose accommodation only."

They say: "The CV Travel Italy portfolio includes elegant villas in the undulating countryside of Tuscany, renovated farmhouses and even an entire hamlet, the Borgo San Biagio, in Umbria, quirky towers for two on the stunning Amalfi Coast and unique trulli houses in Puglia, where the olive groves look like puffs of green in this flatter landscape."

They say: "Most James Villas’ 51 leisure resorts are located on the coast, making them an ideal base for exploring the local region with beaches, restaurants and water parks topping the list of ‘must dos’. All the resorts featured are modern and well-equipped to a high standard, so all you need to worry about is what clothes to pack for the sunshine."

They say: "This summer 2011 brochure from Thomson features villas right by the sea, tucked away or in the heart of it all. All villas are handpicked and range from one bedroom hideaways to villas with six bedrooms, all spread over 20 of your favourite sunshine destinations."

They say: "A villa holiday can offer privacy and seclusion or put you close to the action – you decide. Our 2010 brochure features over 2500 handpicked properties in 50 different destinations. Whether you’re looking for a rural retreat, a beachside property in the heart of the action or something in between, we’ve got the prefect property and usually with its own pool."

They say: "At James Villas we handpick all our accommodation and all have swimming pools. It might be a rustic farmhouse in the Spanish hillside or a beachfront villa in Crete, but they all share two things. They all have that ‘wow factor’ and they all have pools, so you know you’ll be setting off for a relaxing holiday with accommodation offering everything you need."