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They say: "Your adventure begins now with Peregrine! Our culture and wildlife-based trips are all about giving you an in depth look into the most fascinating destinations in the world, from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan to the wildlife of Sabah in Borneo, our adventures do way more than just scratch the surface."

We say: "Peregrine has several new destinations for 2009 including exploring the wilderness lands of the New Zealand and Australia, such as Cradle Mountain in Tasmania or the Galapagos with Cusco and the Sacred Valley."

They say: "If you’re looking for a unique, off the beaten track travel adventure in Africa, South America or Asia, you’ve come to the right place! This year, we’ve divided our brochure into two sections: epic overland journeys of 28 days or more and the escorted trips for one to four weeks."

We say: "Dragoman has had a complete revamp for 2009 and has introduced non-truck based tours for the first time, as well as volunteering holidays where you can help with community projects, teaching and sports activities."

They say: "See Africa your way. From the landscapes of the southern Cape to the beguiling savannahs of the Masai Mara, this region offers astounding natural beauty and fascinating heritage. As a family owned business operating to Africa since 1970, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional personal service in order to provide you with a holiday that includes all of the locations, wildlife, architecture, cuisine, accommodation and experiences that you could possibly want."

We say: "Focussing on South Africa, southern Africa, East Africa and Mali, there’s lots here for anyone planning a safari, cultural tour or sightseeing journey in Africa. The holiday style is quality, service and personalisation – this is not a brochure for those on a backpacker’s budget."

They say: "Unleash your spirit of adventure. Stop dreaming and start planning with G.A.P tours to the two very different continents of Africa and the Middle East that’ll offer you a new perspective with authentic experiences."

We say: "G.A.P’s brochure is full of grassroots style adventure trips meaning you can enjoy all those must see sights in Africa and the Middle East on a budget, like gorilla watching in Kisoro, Uganda or even volunteering at an orphanage in Nairobi."

They say: "Behind every great Intrepid Africa trip is a great Intrepid leader full of enthusiasm, and knowledge for their local culture, flora and fauna – we hope you’ll delight in coming face to face with animals in their natural habitat on your Africa trips with us."

We say: "A well laid-out brochure that’s a pleasure to read. In particular, wildlife lovers will appreciate safari trips such as Namibia and the Gorilla and Chimp watching in Rwanda."

They say: "Peregrine offers small group adventures covering Himalya, India, China, Central and South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Latin America all in an active style."

We say: "Whether it’s treks, climbs, bike rides, kayak trips, desert expeditions or serious mountain climbing, Peregrine can take you there with local leaders born and raised in the country you’re visiting."

They say: "Our Discovery, Wildlife and Adventure brochure encompasses almost 250 different itineraries across 90 countries and seven continents. This year, after listening to our clients, we’ve removed all local payments."

We say: "A whole host of trip ideas to entice everyone from gap year and solo travellers to those just wanting to take some time out from the usual beach hols. With Exodus you could be watching the wildebeest migration in Tanzania, paragliding in Turkey or dogsledding in snowy Finland."