Thomson Holidays at Holiday Wizard

They sale: "The latest Blue Cross holiday sale from Thomson takes place during February 2012. There is limited availability on all holidays featured in this special brochure, so make sure you book now to avoid disappointment. The offers are valid until 24th February 2012 and holidays include everything from best value self catering package holidays in the Med to fully inclusive deals to faraway places."

• Deals to be had in all Thomson holiday categories from Families and Faraway Shores, to Sensatori and Premier Collection
  
• Look out for extras such as free all inclusive upgrades, free kids’ places, 20kg fo check-in luggage and Premium upgrade seat offers on the plane
  
• Key destinations include: Ibiza, Costa del Sol, Crete, Costa Brava, Lanzarote, Zante, Menorca, Majorca, Turkey, Tenerife, Morocco, Sharm el Sheikh, Orlando, Cape Verde and Jamaica

They say: "This is the main 2012 summer season package holiday brochure from Thomson with all the favourite destinations featured. In it you’ll find everything from from hotels perfect for couples only, to the luxury Sensatori spa resort brand and lots more. New for 2012 is the inclusion of ‘3T favourites’ – these are hotels highly rated by customers and scoring at least 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, whilst still offering excellent value for money and having been judged by you, the customer."

• Brochure includes Thomson Couples, Thomson Gold, Premier Collection and resorts with Kids’ clubs from babies to teenagers
  
• Many of the hotels are exclusive to Thomson in the UK and new icons show you whether your hotel is near the beach, the resort centre or ‘away from it all’ for peace and quiet
  
• Key destinations include : The Canaries, Balearics, mainland Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Morocco, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Croatia, Egypt and Italy

They say: "Our brochure features all the favourite destinations abroad to get married or renew your vows. Of course, there are sunshine resorts in Europe, America and faraway places, but if you fancy getting married in a winter wonderland we’ve got wedding holidays in Lapland too. The brochure is also packed full of info and useful advice from couples who have married abroad."

• Thomson’s dedicated wedding co-ordinator team will help organise your big day from the flowers and music, to the hair and make up
  
• All weddings are legally binding in the UK
  
• Key destinations include : Lapland, Malta, Gozo, Italy, Ibiza, Greece, Cyprus, Florida, Kenya, Maldives, Cuba and Aruba

They say: "Book a faraway shores escape with Thomson and all four corners of the globe are yours for the taking at any time of year. We’ve got a great range of destinations for you to choose from and our holidays are really flexible – you can book from seven to 28 nights’ away. And of course, our brochure features weddings and honeymoons, all inclusive, premier collection and Sensatori hotels, as well as safaris and cruises."

• The brochure also includes twin centre holidays, tours and safaris too
  
• Thomson Airways is the only UK airline to fly to Costa Rica and Aruba direct
  
• Key destinations include : Maldives, Goa, Kenya, Cuba, Mexico, Barbados and Jamaica

They say: "On these Thomson Caribbean Cruises there is a team of over 500 people onboard to make sure your dream cruise to the sun is special. Thomson aims to take care of everything, including the little things that make a cruise holiday so good. Like escorting you to your cabin when you arrive, having your favourite pre-dinner drink ready for you and taking care of all the tips onboard."

• A real home from home atmosphere onboard with all prices in pounds sterling and local dishes as well as British classics in the restaurants
  
• The Thomson ships sail at night, so you wake up in a different destination in the mornings – perfect for maximising exploring time
  
• Key destinations include : St Kitts, Barbados, Colombia, Morocco, St Lucia, Dominican Republic, St Vincent, Panama, Aruba, St Maarten, Venezuela and Jamaica

They say: "The good ships Celebration, Destiny, Dream and Spirit are ready to sail you away to sunny climes in the Mediterranean and beyond, with cruises offered all year round. All ships are Thomson exclusive charters and all gratuities, port fees and tips onboard are included in the price. With cruising, no two days are ever the same and this brochure features over 120 different ports in 40 countries. New for 2012, we have cruises leaving directly from the UK (Newcastle and Harwich) and we’ll be sailing to Scandinavia, the Baltics and the UK."

• All onboard port taxes, tips and gratuities are included in the cruise holiday price, as well as return flights for non-UK cruise departures with a 27kg total luggage allowance
  
• Stars lined up for evening onboard entertainment on special 2012 departures include Liza Goddard, Peter Purves and Gordon Banks
  
• Key destinations include : Eastern and Western Med, Scandinavia, the Baltics and the UK, Caribbean, Red Sea and Canary Islands

They say: "All hotels in this Premium Collection brochure are four or five star standard and to make the grade each property has to score ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ with 90% or more of our customers. You also benefit from those little extras that will make your Premium holiday even more special. Many of the hotels featured are exclusive to Thomson in the UK, so you won’t find them in any other brochure."

• Checked in luggage allowance of 20kg and 7kg of hand luggage for free
  
• Priority in resort transfers so you’ll be the first dropped off and day-before check in available at your UK departure airport too
  
• Key destinations include : Costa Brava, Costa de la Luz, Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Algarve, Italy, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Cyprus, Rhodes, Corfu, Bulgaria, Tenerife, Mexico, Aruba, Maldives and Florida

They say: "This Thomson Family Collection brochure brings the best sunshine destinations for summer 2012 that are ideal for family holidays together. There are hotels that have been handpicked as being completely geared up for families with everything from splash pools and playgrounds, to interconnecting rooms and children’s buffets in the restaurant. Whatever type of family holiday you’re after and when travelling with kids of any age, there’ll be a resort and hotel to suit you."

• Each hotel features has been given and 4T or 5T Thomson rating, meaning there are excellent facilities for kids and adults
  
• Three different kids’ clubs for three to 12 year olds packed full of activities
  
• Key destinations include : Spain, Portugal, Canary Islands, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Balearic Islands, Egypt and Tunisia

They say: "This brochure is all about Spain, Portugal and your favourite islands in the Med. All the different types of Thomson holidays are featured, including Sensatori, Premium, A La Carte, Families and more, so if you like Spain and surrounding countries, you’ll find something to suit your tastes and pocket too. If you’re not sure where you want to go, each destination starts with a quick guide to see if it suits you."

• There are hotels (including all inclusive options) and self catering accommodation too
  
• Many of the holidays include kids’ clubs and free child places
  
• Key destinations include: Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Algarve, Madeira, Porto Santo and the Cape Verde islands

They say: "The idea behind the Gold brochure is to present a selection of classic hotels designed for adults, with great entertainment included too, bringing you singers, comedians and variety acts. There is also home from home dining, with everything from a cooked English breakfast to a traditional Sunday roast. Thomson staff will be on hand to help with restaurant bookings, excursion booking and day trip ideas too, so all you need to worry about is having a fun holiday."

• All hotels featured are 4T standard or higher, meeting at 200 point check list to get Thomson Gold status
  
• No booking accepted with under 16s in the party
  
• Key destinations include: Algarve, Majorca, Ibiza, Lanzarote and Cyprus

They say: "Inside this Summer 2012 Collection you’ll find all a superb collection of off-the-beaten-track holidays in properties across the best Mediterranean resorts. Whether you’re looking for a traditional stone villa in Croatia, or a stay in a colonial hotel on Madeira, we’ve got holiday ideas that aim to give you a real flavour of local life. You can choose to book a complete package, or just the accommodation. New for this year, we have included our Greece and Turkey holiday, so all our destinations are now in one place."

• New listings how properties grouped into ‘best for’ categories, such as Wine Lovers and Romantic Retreats so you can easily find the type of holiday you’re looking for
  
• Each holiday package includes either car hire or return airport transfers
  
• Key destinations include : Italy, Spain, Menorca, Majorca, Canaries, Portugal, Madeira, Croatia, Malta, Morocco, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus

They say: "Christmas comes but once a year and for children it’s a magical time. One unforgettable way to celebrate the festive season is a visit to the real Santa Claus in Lapland. Not just for children, these short breaks and day trips will have the young and old enthralled in the beauty of this Arctic winter wonderland. These trips will see you visiting Santa, meeting the Snow Elf and the Snow Princess, as well as getting the chance to stay in a proper log cabin, if you choose to make a short break of it."

• As well as three and four night trips, brochure offers five and seven nights holidays over Christmas and New Year
  
• Optional excursions include Husky sledge rides, reindeer safaris, snowmobile rides by day and by night – all bookable in advance with Thomson
  
• Key destinations include: Saariselka, Rovaniemi and Kittila

They say: "As the name suggests, the Sensatori Resorts have been designed to fuel your senses. But that’s only half the concept. The other half stems from the idea of ‘satori’ a sudden feeling of enlightenment. That’s how the word Sensatori came about and at these four hotels it’s all about freedom and the choice to do what you want when you want in complete unadultered luxury. The Sensatori brand is exclusive to Thomson Holidays, so you won’t find it anywhere else."

• Exceptional rooms include rooms with their own plunge pool and rooms that are just a footstep from the main swimming pool
  
• Exceptional dining with buffet, a la carte and gourmet Michelin-starred restaurants too
  
• Key destinations include: Tenerife, Crete, Sharm El Sheikh and Mexico

They say: "After the success of the first Couples’ brochure in 2011, Thomson has just released the second edition of the brochure for 2012 that is aimed at offering chilled out holidays where the kids aren’t around. There are hotels in ‘close to home’ resorts and further afield destinations too, many of which are exclusive to Thomson in the UK. The idea is that Thomson has picked out the very best hotels for their dining experiences, their contemporary style, relaxed atmosphere and great settings, so you can have a great holiday."

• Other Couples benefits include priority drop-off at your hotel and greater luggage allowance
  
• Flights are included in the price, but you can pay extra to choose your seats in advance, for airport lounge access and car parking
  
• Key destinations include : Ibiza, Menorca, Majorca, Neapolitan Riviera, Egypt, Tunisia, Crete, Kefalonia, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Mexico, Aruba, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

They say: "Sunshine, shopping and watersports all year round – that’s what makes holidaying in Egypt and neighbouring Morocco and Tunisia so popular. Thomson is continually expanding the range of accommodation on offer in these fabuolus resorts. For 2012 we’ve got Club Magic Life hotels exclusive to Thomson in the UK, offering the ultimate in all inclusive, as well as a huge choice of hotels and self-catering options too."

• Look out for free kids’ places, Family Resort holidays where kids’ clubs are included
  
• Brochure features Red Sea diving experiences and cruises/cruise and stay options too
  
• Key destinations include : Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba, Marsa Alam, Hurghada, Nile Cruises, Djerba, Marrakech and Agadir

They say: "This brochure combines the neighbouring Mediterranean countries all steeped in history from ancient to modern times, to bring you a collection of package holidays to some very special places. The atmosphere in Montenegro and Croatia is still relaxed and you can enjoy authentic beach resorts. As for Italy you’ll be spoilt with the gorgeous climes, food and wines, whilst Malta is a favourite for walking and relaxing. Brochure features package holidays with flights, transfer and accommodation included."

• Look out for suggested ‘things to do’ on the introductory pages for each destination – they’ll help you decide if the destination is for you
  
• Flexible holidays may be available so you can enjoy anything nine, 10, 11 or 12 night holidays as well as the usual week or fortnight
  
• Key destinations include: Montenegro, Dubrovnik Riviera, Sardinia, Sicily, Neapolitan Riviera, Tuscany, Malta

They say: "The idea behind this A La Carte brochure is that your holiday is as luxurious and flexible as possible. All hotels featured are classed four or five star and boast consistently high customer satisfaction ratings. What puts this range of properties head and shoulders above the rest is the attention to detail, the decor, the cuisine and last but not least, the service. Thomson’s A La Carte holidays are available all year round."

• Extras bookable in advance include room upgrades, extra luggage, car hire, airport lounge, late checkout and even excursion and attraction tickets
  
• All holidays offer 20kg of free hold luggage allowance and hand luggage is included as well
  
• Key destinations include : Majorca, Ibiza, Algarve, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Grand Canaria, Kefalonia, Halkidiki, Turkey, Egypt, Mexico, Jamaica, Florida, Maldives and Goa

They say: "Charming, authentic and intimate, that’s what this Small and Friendly brochure from Thomson is all about. These holidays let you venture off the main tourist trail and live like a local in a more authentic village resort. All hotels are hand picked for their home from home feel, so it won’t be a ‘goodbye’, more like a ‘see you next year’ type of place. Many are family run establishments and most of them are located within easy reach of a beach too."

• A new simple pricing structure with Low, Mid and High season prices makes it easier to use
  
• Properties and hotels labelled throughout the brochure so you know which are best for adults, walking, central location, near the beach etc. Some properties don’t accept under 16 year olds
  
• Key destinations include : Cyprus, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Cape Verde, Corfu, Zante, Kos and Samos

They say: "This new brochure combines two countries that are becoming ever more popular with holidaymakers – Turkey and Bulgaria. Both countries have wonderful coastlines with beach resorts that offer something for everyone, from ancient fishing villages to purpose built resorts. There are loads of watersports on offer and your Thomson rep can organise exciting excursions and days out for you too."

• Brochure also features Thomson cruises and gulet cruises
  
• New feature – 3T favourites are hotels highly rated by customers, at 85% in surveys
  
• Key destinations include: Dalaman, Olu Deniz, Hisaronu, Ovacik, Fethiya, Izmir, Bodrum, Gumbet, Sunny Beach and Obzor Beach

They say: "The Skytours brochure from Thomson features unbeatable value package holidays to the most popular summer sun destinations. There are guaranteed free child places, regional flights without any supplement and early booking discounts of up to £100. Many of the holidays featured are specifically aimed at families, with children’s buffets, kids’ swimming pools and playgrounds too. Holidays operate from May through to October 2012."

• All in resort services are provided by Thomson including reps and 24 hour advice hotline
  
• For the best value range of hotels look out for ‘Savers’ hotels – fuss free hotels that make ideal budget bases for you holiday
  
• Key destinations include: Canaries, Balearics, Mainland Spain, Algarve, Malta, Bulgaria, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Cyprus and Greece

They Say: "Think Greece and Cyprus and think spotless golden beaches, ancient sights, monuments and unforgettable food. This much-loved duo of culture-filled classics has got it all, meaning that the resorts chosen around the Greek and Cypriot coastlines are always firm favourites with Thomson clients. These year round holiday packages all include flights by Thomson, in resort transfers, accommodation and Thomson resort reps to help you with info and activities in resort."

• The brochure includes cruises, small and friendly, chic and unique and family recommendations in Greece and Cyprus
  
• Look out for extra deals including free child places and priority transfers, with many hotels exclusive to Thomson in the UK
  
• Key destinations include : Crete, Corfu, Zante, Mykonos, Kefalonia, Samos, Kos, Rhodes and Cyprus

They say: "Each and every one of these self-catering villas has its own swimming pool just for you. The villas are right by the sea, tucked away or in the heart of it all and they are handpicked to give you the privacy, independence and relaxation you need. Villas range from one bedroom hideaways. to villas with six bedrooms and spread over 20 of your favourite sunshine destinations. With these villas, going on holiday will feel like a home from home with all the comforts you could ever need."

• All holidays include accommodation with linen and towels provided, flights and car hire, or you can opt for villa only
  
• Brochure includes ‘Chic & Unique’ villas, ‘Thomson Finest’ villas and ‘Thomson Villa Resorts’ – and of course, all of them have private swimming pools
  
• Key destinations include : Florida, Algarve, Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Tuscany, Gozo, Lanzarote, Corfu, Skiathos, Cyprus and Turkey

They say: "It’s all one long summer party with this latest 2wentys clubbing holiday brochure for the 2012 summer clubbing season. It’s all about the best club nights, long sunny days and fun, happening hotels. This brochure features Mallorca Rocks hotel and Ibiza Rocks hotel, as well as our pick of Plush hotels for the luxury boutique style and a range for lower budgets too. Stag and hen parties are welcome too. New resorts for summer 2012 include Benidorm and Playa de las Americas. Prices for a week with flights, transfers and accommodation included start at £199 per person."

• Check out the 2wenty’s Reunion party in Skegness for a pre-season party to welcome in summer 2012
  
• 2wentys reps are here to party with you, show you the best bars and clubs and to help. There’s even a 24 hour contact number.
  
• Key destinations include : Ibiza, Majorca, Costa Blanca, Cyprus, Turkey, Kos, Corfu and Crete

They say: "We’ve got everything you need for a holiday to Florida, with all the theme park and studio tour tickets you need along with accommodation from villas with pools to luxury hotels and official Disney hotels. We can also organise fly drive holidays and two centre trips so you can live up in the theme parks and then relax on the beaches. Whether you’re planning a romantic trip for a couple or a fun family holiday Florida has it all!"

• Look out for special offers such as the ‘Kids eat free’ card for two to 11 years old booked with you
  
• It’s not just about the theme parks, there is great shopping, golf and sunshine beaches too
  
• Key destinations include : Orlando – International Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee

They say: "This Thomson Winter Collection brings together all your very favourite winter sunshine destinations. Look out for hotels exclusive to Thomson clients in the UK, free child place offers and increased luggage allowance offers letting you take 20kg instead of the usual 15kg for free."

• New for 2011 is Lapland for the day or a short break during December 2011 and 3T hotels, which are customer favourite hotels highlighted for you
  
• Brochure features all types of Thomson hotels including Platinum luxury hotels, all inclusive and child-free Gold hotels
  
• Key destinations include : Canaries, mainland Spain, Balearics, Portugal, Cape Verde, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Malta

They say: "We think cruises should be about seeing new places, not following timetables of worrying about stuffy traditions, so we keep things simple. There are no set times for dinner and the dress code has gone overboard – these are easy going, down to earth cruises for you to enjoy. As well as enjoying the sunshine on deck during the day, the activities and onshore sightseeing, the boat also comes alive at night with West End-style shows and the disco. There are two buffet restaurants to choose, one of which is open 24 hours a day and an a la carte restaurant too. New for 2012 cruise and stay holidays from just £50 more."

• Cruises start at £749 per person with all tips and gratuities included as well as return flights, coach transfers in resort and your cruise
  
• Food and entertainment is all included in the price, all you are left to pay for are your drinks – and they are all priced in sterling to make it easier
  
• Key destinations include : The Canary Islands, Morocco, Majorca and Cyprus