Find your holiday to Portes du Soleil

Gently cruise the picturesque canals and rivers of mainland Europe and Ireland with Hoseasons, for a truly relaxing holiday with a difference.

Destinations include France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Ireland.

• No experience necessary – boats are easy to handle and tuition is provided
  
• Bicycles are available to hire to take on all cruisers
  
• Various types of cruisers to sleep two to 12 people
  
• One way cruising is available in several destinations at a supplement
  
• Pets are welcome on some boats too – no need to leave your waggy-tailed friends at home

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."

• Overnight trains have reclining seats or flat-bed accommodation for extra comfort
  
• Enjoy winter city breaks by rail for Christmas markets and shopping in a relaxed style
  
• Make the most of your slopetime with the overnight Snow Train departures to the French Alpine resorts such as Les Arcs, Tignes and Val d’Isere

Since starting in 1996, CycleActive knows there are so many ways to ‘do’ a cycle holiday – from eating up the miles on a road biking trip, to scorching single track or an enduro cross country mission. This latest brochure from CycleActive has it all!

• Groups are always kept small with a size of six to 12 clients
  
• If you move around on your tour your luggage is transferred for you
  
• Guides are skilled at repairs with tools and spares to minimise disruption