Find your holiday to Chamonix

They say: "Lagrange manages self-catering residences all over France, offering beach holidays, mountains locations, relaxing breaks in the countryside and city breaks. New for this year are city breaks to Boulogne and Paris, ‘Confort Plus’ apartments in the Aquitaine region and ‘Prestige’ apartments in a new development in the Dordogne ideal for families. Look out for destinations offering an early bird booking discount of up to 10%."

They say: "What better way to discover the diversity of this glorious country than booking self-catered accommodation to make you feel at home as soon as set foot through the door? Chez Nous is a comprehensive directory offering accommodation to book directly with the owner all over France."

They say: "We pride ourselves on exceptional tour managers, choosing great hotels, offering a fantastic range of excursions, many local airport departures and the Page and Moy price promise, with no extra surcharges guaranteed on your 2010 holiday."

They say: "Discover a whole new world in the company of our expert tour managers, cruise teams, local guides and specialists lecturers. They will be your partners as you delve into fresh encounters, see hidden treasures and experience local traditions in destinations worldwide."

We say: "This is the Page and Moy brochure that has EVERYTHING in it. From escorted tours to Indias golden triangle, immersing yourself in the fun and culture of Brazil, doing a city break in Barcelona or perhaps Prague, to taking a relaxing river cruise, there really is something for everyone in this ultimate holiday collection for 2009."

They say: "This brochure offers worldwide holidays for single travellers for Christmas and New Year. All trips have been designed for anyone who wishes to travel by themselves, whether single or not. All led by Just You tour managers, we’ve got hearty celebrations in Edinburgh to tours of India all offering different ways to see in Christmas and the New Year."

They say: "This brochure gathers together our most popular small group holidays, short breaks and cruises to destinations throughout Europe. Whether it’s walking in the Spanish Pyrenees or an Istanbul city break, this brochure has something to suit your pace. New for this year are holidays to the Isle of Man, Prague and our Luxembourg, Rhine and Moselle trip."

They say: "Why fly when you can go to all corners of Europe by train? Taking the train for your next summer holiday means no long check-ins, comfy seats with ample leg room and an ever-changing view from your window and no extra charges for luggage. We offer travel by Eurostar, fast trains like the ICE and TGV, local trains and motorail too. We can organise train tickets only or a full holiday for you."

They say: "Our trips are designed to be accessible to all who are in good health and enjoy being outdoors, but fitness levels are important and you should consider carefully which trip from over 150 on offer around the world is right for you."

We say: "Exodus realises people want different things from their holiday, so this year they have introduced ‘Premium Adventures’, where walking and trekking is combined with accommodation offering a little extra style and comfort, in addition to their usual walking programme."

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."

They say: "Experience the world by train where the journey itself is as enjoyable as the destination. There’s no better way to travel; soaking up ever changing landscapes as they roll past your window and waking up every day with somewhere new to explore."

We say: "Explore has 25 diverse small group journeys by rail for you to choose from including Alpine cog railway trips in the Swiss Alps, iconic Trans-Siberian voyages and the railroads of Yukon and Alsaka."

They say: "Leave the crowds behind and enjoy a special Christmas or New Year experience, whether it’s sightseeing in the sunshine of Egypt, walking on crisp snow in Poland or enjoying a crackling log fire in a stately home in thePeak District . We have carefully chosen all the hotels featured in this brochure and you’ll be accompanied by experienced Page and Moy tour managers."

They say: "Walk away from your everyday routine and allow us to introduce you to the most incredible places in Europe and the Middle East. You will gain a further understanding of our fragile world and see your place within it."

We say: "Basic, standard, comfort and superior tours are offered, so you could be checking out Moroccan souks whilst staying in comfy hotels or hot-footing around the Egyptian pyramids on an overland tour."

They say: "How do you spend those scarce few weeks of holiday a year with your children? At whatever age new surroundings, new people, new adventure and challenges are what make human beings grow and that is exactly what the holidays in this brochure are all about; be it a week cycling through France’s Loire valley or a big cat safari in Kenya."

• Family group trips are suitable for children aged over 5 and you’ll travel with three to five other families, whilst activity centre holidays are suitable for ages three and up
  
• New for this year is the ‘Teenage Kicks’ section with departures specifically for parents with teens from 11 years old
  
• Key destinations include : Finland, France, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, India and Canada

They say: "This brochure is our latest collection of festive breaks in the UK, Europe and further afield all offering excellent Travelsphere value for money. All holidays include comprehensive and well-planned itineraries and many have festive gala meals included, with prices starting at £189 for four days."

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: "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."

• Hotels are chosen for their location and friendly welcome, being mostly family owned
  
• On safaris you’ll stay in classic style lodges or tented camps
  
• All equipment where required is provided, such as bicycles and trekking packs

They say: "Europe’s huge rail network has hundreds of types trains offering different levels of speed and comfort allowing you to get to literally thousands of destinations, depending on your budget and preferences. Rail Europe can help organise your entire holiday by rail this winter or next spring."

We say: "Rail Europe offers a ‘one stop shop’ for all types of rail travel, from Eurostar to Motorail and overnight ski trains. Planning a rail tour or holiday to any european country or countries is easy, as Rail Europe provides tickets for all of Europe."