Intourist has been opening the gateway to the enigmatic spirit of Russia, Ukraine, the Baltics and China since 1938. The company offers one of the most extensive ranges of escorted tours to these countries, including trans-Siberian rail adventures, city tours and multi-centre voyages.

• Intourist is completely flexible so you can design your own itinerary with extended stays and tour route options, or let them plan for you
  
• All itineraries have city tours included and you can choose to use free time to explore yourself or go on optional excursions
  
• The company offers help advice with visa and entry requirements

There’s so much to discover in Europe and the new Cox and Kings brochure offers a huge range of escorted group/private tour options, so you can discover the many different cultures in throughout Europe.

• Luxury tours offer four and five star hotels whilst Discovery tours are for the more active and adventurous travellers
  
• Ideal for culture vultures as many expert local guides are used to give a real insight into the countries you visit
  
• The services of the Cox and Kings Tour Managers are always there to help your holiday run smoothly

There’s no better way to see France than by train. Eurostar and TGV trains are fast, comfortable, relaxing and offer magnificent views as you zoom across France.

• French Travel Service is a well-established company who has been arranging holidays for 45 years to France
  
• New destinations for 2008 inc Alsace, Colmar, South Brittany, Tours, Angers, Nantes and the Loire
  
• The FTS package includes a travel pack, tickets, hotel vouchers and itinerary

A sumptuous choice of tours, relaxing beach hols and short city breaks awaits with the Kuoni 2008 Italy brochure. It’s up to you to choose just the type of holiday you need in a country that has everything.

• Ideal for families, with some fantastic villas and apartments offered
  
• Kuoni will help you combine your hols with music festivals/operas/spectaculars and even sporting events
  
• Wedding specialists are on hand to help you arrange your big day in Italy
  
• Look out for child discounts, free nights, earlybird savers and room upgrades

The beauty of this brochure is that it offers a variety of ways to enjoy the most wonderful parts of Switzerland. Choose from escorted or unescorted tours, journeys by rail or air and staying in hotels or self-catered apartments.

• Tours are divided into escorted or unescorted so you can choose just how you want tour the country
  
• Flexibility is key with a good choice of flight times and daily tour departures for many tours
  
• Don’t forget that it’s the European Football Championships in Switzerland and Austria in June 2008

For 21 years Arbaster and Clarke has been organising special holidays all over the world to experience the region from a rather unique perspective – their wines and food. Today, the company remains a small, independent and family run travel company, passionate about wines and eager to provide excellent holidays.

• Cellars visited offer a mix of rising stars, famous names and some unknowns
  
• Don’t worry if you’re not a wine buff. What counts is an interest, after that the wine tour leaders and experts you meet will broaden your knowledge
  
• A variety of tours are offered, some intensely wine-based, others offering more time for sightseeing and relaxing

Stilwell’s guide brings together all you need to know about independently owned self-catering properties in the UK and Ireland. The company aims to provide an accommodation answer in every corner of the country!

• Book directly with the owner so no ‘middleman’ involved
  
• Booking by ‘phone, email or in many cases, online
  
• No agencies involved means you get best value possible

Offering a wealth of holidays in over 15 different European countries, the Kuoni World Class Europe brochure promises unadulterated luxury, whether you choose a beach hols, a vibrant city break a luxury cruise/train voyage or even a fly drive.

• Each hotel is hand selected for its unique appeal, excellence and high standards
  
• The dedicated World Class reservations team is on hand to help or you can simply book online
  
• Flexible holidays allows you to choose your departure date and devise your own itinerary