Escorted tours holiday brochure selection

They say: "The Titan Cruise and Tour brochure includes worldwide holidays that involve both a cruise and an escorted tour on land. This means you get the best of both worlds as you get to sit back and relax as you cruise on the waters and explore onshore with a tour led by your Titan guide and tour manager. All packages include accommodation, all meals onboard the boat and first class hotels for the land tour part. There are also door to door transfers no matter where you live in the UK and all flights are on scheduled airlines.

• Twelve new itineraries for the 2012/2013 season including Italian Lakes and Greek Islands Cruise, Sydney to Bangkok Voyage of a Lifetime and Antarctica and the Falkland Islands
  
• All airport taxes, security charges, UK air passenger duty, fuel surcharges and taxes are included in the price of the package
  
• Key destinations include : USA, Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe including the Med and the Baltics

They say: "This Holiday Collection brochure has a bumper selection of tours and holidays to places all over the world. There are short breaks to discover exotic places like Marrakech, tours from the tip to the toe of wonderful Italy and South American tours where you’ll uncover everything from Inca life, to the pulsating rhythms of Brazil. A truly eclectic collection of holidays, all with the usual high levels of Travelsphere service, including tour managers and knowledgeable local guides."

• Tours include some excursions and there are lots of optional excursions that you can book in advance
  
• New destinations for 2012 include Northern Cyprus, Prague City Break, Route 66, Toronto and Niagara and Cape Cod
  
• Key destinations include: Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Austria, Russia, USA, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Cuba, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Australia and New Zealand

They say: "This is the most comprehensive brochure from Titan offering trips and tours to every corner of the globe from destinations in Europe to Worldwide trips. Encompassing many forms of travel from rail and cruises, to no-fly holidays all tours are hosted by expert Titan group leaders. All Titan holidays start and finish right at your front door with the VIP Home Departure Service, lots of regional connecting flights and other little extras that help make your holiday run as smoothly as possible."

• New for 2012, upgraded hotels in Venice, Rome, New York and Las Vegas
  
• Trip types include escorted tours, coastal river cruises, cruise & tour, iconic rail journeys and no-fly holidays
  
• Key destinations include: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Egypt, China, Japan, Argentina, Norway, Italy, France and Croatia

They say: "This brochure gathers together a collection of ‘short stories abroad’ with an innovative and diverse range of guided city and relaxing resort stays of three to seven nights. All holidays are underpinned with the Voyages Jules Verne quality value and service. We also have those special touches that’ll delight you if you’re interested in history, culture, art, gardens, walking, music, relaxation or cruises."

• Voyages Jules Verne offers an in house visa service so it’s easy to sort all the paperwork before you go on holiday
  
• Independent Arrivals – the brochure includes a range of ‘land only’ arrangements with reductions so you can make your own arrangements to join the group
  
• Key destinations include : Zimbabwe, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Russia, Poland, Switzerland, France, Norway, Iceland, Portugal and Italy

They say: "No continent offers a broader and more thrilling range of holiday experiences than North America. With these escorted tours explore iconic, glittering cities and marvel at the scenic splendour of national parks. Learn about fascinating history and culture in the most engaging way and follow in the footsteps of the great American pioneers. You can watch the panoramas on a romantic rail journey, sail the breathtaking coastal waters of Alaska, or hop from island to island in the Caribbean."

• New tours include ‘The best of Florida past and present’, ‘Rockies for all seasons’, ‘Rainforest to Gold Rush’ and ‘Atlantic Ocean voyage from Boston to Quebec’
  
• The usual Titan VIP Home Departure Service gets you to the airport in a chauffeured taxi, or (new for this year) you can opt for free parking at Gatwick or Heathrow airports
  
• Key destinations include: California, Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Barbados, Alaska, Calgary, Quebec and Nova Scotia

They say: "Travelsphere’s motto is ‘Pay less. Get more’ and that means all the holidays featured in this brochure aim to offer excellent value for money, but with high standards and top quality too. Good, comfortable two and three star accommodation is included and many meals. The crossings to Europe are by ferry or Eurotunnel and included in the price, as are the services of the Travelsphere rep who will be on the tour with you and a host of excursions.."

• Best value holidays start from just £199 for a four day tour to Paris
  
• Loads of new tours for 2012 including ‘Normandy D-Day Landings’, ‘Antwerp, Bruges and Floriade’, ‘Isle of Man Heritage Adventure’, ‘Paris by Eurostar’ and ‘Prague, Vienna and Budapest’
  
• Key destinations include : France, Belgium, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Isle of Man and Scotland

They say: "This unique brochure from Leger Holidays brings together a collection of guided tours to the WWI and WW2 battlefields as well as other well-known battlefields worldwide. Only by seeing it yourself can you ever really understand the depths of sacrifices made and the heroism involved in these wars. You’ll see with your own eyes the places where history was made and hear the Leger Specialist Battlefield Guides tell the revealing stories that cast light on what really happened. These holidays are a true revelation."

• Prices start from £179, with reduced price child places on selected tours during the school holidays
  
• Seven new tours for 2012 including ‘Maginot Line’, ’Waterloo Re-enactment’, ‘Crete by Air’ plus ‘S.O.E, S.A.S and the French Resistance’.
  
• Key destinations include : France, Jersey, Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Germany, South Africa, Israel, Netherlands and the USA

They say: "This Holiday Collection includes the best of Page & Moy in one bumper edition. Everything from tours to Europe and journeys by river to wildlife and culture touring holidays are included. Each holiday has two things in common – the excellent Page & Moy service and all are tour holidays in some form, be it travelling by air, coach, river or rail."

• New tours for 2012/2013 include Dalamation Coastal Cruise, White Horses of the Camargue, Rhine to Switzerland by boat and Imperial Cities of Morocco
  
• You will be escorted by experienced Page & Moy tour managers and leaders
  
• All tours have no surcharges guaranteed and you are fully protected too with ATOL

They say: "The first edition of this Europe and Middle East brochure features hundreds of holidays that are all fully escorted tours. New trips for 2012 include Heart of Alpine Europe and Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains and special holidays include a walking tour in Croatia, a city break to Istanbul and a range of cruise holidays too, all in Europe or the Middle East. As well as the excursion-packed tours, you can also extend your stay or pick a special departure date to coincide with an event such as the Verona Opera Festival or other festivals."

• Direct flights from 17 regional airports with supplements from £39 per person and connecting flights for London departures possible too
  
• Book before 31st October 2011 for early booking money saving deals
  
• Key destinations include : Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Croatia, Montenegro, Austria, Russia, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan

They say: "This is the main brochure from escorted tour specialist Voyages Jules verne offering a huge collection of tours, trips and holidays to every corner of the globe rich in history and natural beauty. The company has carefully devised itineraries with travel by air, road, river and rail to offer an all-encompassing travel experience. All groups are expertly guided by local specialists and Voyages Jules Verne aims to enhance your holiday by offering exclusive excursions and visits to special events."

• New for 2012 is a dedicated cruising section to the brochure, with all cruises embarking from Dover on Fred Olsen cruise ships
  
• Special events exclusive to VJV clients include a private ballet performance in Russia, Riad rooftop dinner in Morocco, tea with the Omani family in Oman and a Charles Darwin lecture in Ecuador
  
• Key destinations include : Europe, North Africa, Middle East, East and South Africa, Indian and Sub Continent, the Orient, Central and South America

They say: "This brochure is packed full of short breaks to the best homegrown destinations in the UK. There are historic cities, mini tours, beach resorts and calm rural retreats for all year round holidays. All holidays feature door to door transfers, hand-picked hotels and a number of inclusive excursions too, making Titan UK escorted tours and holidays some of the best value around. There are 16 new breaks for 2012 including Highlights of Eire and Northern Ireland tour and a Bournemouth retreat holiday."

• If you’re organising a break for family or friends, Titan offers free places for group bookings
  
• A number of the UK breaks featured have low or no single supplements to pay on selected dates, including Isle of Wight, Bournemouth, Devon and Cornwall
  
• Key destinations include : Bath, Exeter, York, Scottish Lochs, Jersey, Bournemouth, Cornwall, Lake District, Ireland and Isle of Wight

They say: "The great thing about a holiday in Europe is that you don’t have to travel far to find a land of surprising contrasts with stunning landscapes, bustling cities, cultural centres and majestic mountains…the list is endless and this brochure is packed full of escorted tour and short break ideas to get you discovering Europe, with our expert tour guides by your side."

• New tours for 2012 include ‘Green Spain, Cantabria and Andorra’, ‘Scenic Highlights of Carinthia’ and ‘24 Hours at Le Mans’.
  
• Over 490 local coach pick up points around England, Scotland and Wales
  
• Key destinations include : Italy, Spain, Croatia, Germany, France, Holland, Ireland and Eastern Europe

They say: "Do you want to discover the world, experience a true adventure and return home with tales of iconic sights and treasured moments? We have created escorted tours and we can tailor make a unique holiday from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, to watching the sunrise over the Taj Mahal."

• Holiday types offered include independent itinerary, escorted tour, small group tour, private tour, rail journey, self drive, cruise and safari
  
• Brochure introduces you to the Kuoni Discover team who you can call direct to talk about your proposed destinations
  
• Key destinations include: India, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, Thailand, Vietnam, Egypt, Kenya, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada

They say: "If you’re interested in fair trade and are looking for the opportunity to meet the people behind the products, then these holidays are for you. Traidcraft has been running these eye-opening tours for over 20 years now, allowing travellers to see the benefits of fair trade work at first hand. This is not mass tourism. Undertaken on fair trade terms and working with Saddle Skedaddle who run the tours for us and through partnerships with local people, the focus is on making a light footprint."

• All trips include time with Traidcraft producers and visiting Traidcraft Exchange projects
  
• You will also get the chance to visit local places of interest and religious sites as part of the tour
  
• Key destinations include : India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Cuba, Costa Rica, Peru and Chile