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They say: "There’s no better way to see France than by Eurostar and TGV. We’ve made the most of this multi-faceted country by offering you a whole range of inspirational holiday ideas, along with the comfort and convenience of high-speed train travel and a superb choice of hand-picked 2, 3 and 4-star hotels.

We say: "It’s not just the Francophiles who’ll love this brochure, as new for this year are trips into Belgium too. Your holidays are simply and efficiently organised without fuss by train, meaning no airport hassles and no traffic jams."

• Loads of new destinations for 2009 including Limoges, Reims, Bayonne, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Monaco, Basque Country Tour and the Allier Gorges Tour
  
• All FTS holidays can be combined with car hire
  
• Travel pack containing tickets, hotel vouchers and itinerary is sent to every passenger

James Villa holidays has cooked up a feast of self-catering holidays to the Med and beyond (inc Florida and Barbados) all with pools for you to enjoy.

The range of villas is expanded for 2009 and now features new resorts in Italy and France.

• Book before end of Oct 08 and get free travel insurance and free car hire
  
• Choose a Leisure Resort holiday for a more action-packed jaunt
  
• Personal service with many resorts having an in-resort team to help if you need them
  
• Many villas are available summer and winter

Page and Moy believes the world is a vast and beautiful place and the company is ready to take you there!

Page and Moy prides itself on attention to detail and offering a genuine travel experience.

• Extra incentives and savings when travelling in a group of 10 or more
  
• Hotels are always carefully chosen for comfort and location
  
• All tours are under the guidance of expert Page and Moy tour leaders

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

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."

• Small scale accommodation and using local transport means prices are kept low
  
• No single supplement if you agree to a same sex room mate
  
• As GAP tours are sold worldwide, you could be traveling with many different nationalities

Celebrating 20 years of travel in 2009, Intrepid’s Europe brochure includes adventure holidays and tours to Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, Morocco, Egypt and more. Leave behind the clinical tourist tours and escape to beautiful countryside and remote beaches, staying in handpicked hotels, guesthouses and even mountain huts.

• Freedom and flexibility – you can take time for yourself or join in the activities it’s up to you
  
• Guaranteed departures – if there’s no minimum number stated the tour will definitely go ahead
  
• All trips divided into travel style, from ‘Basix’ to ‘Comfort’ so you know what to expect

Portland Direct’s new brochure offers voyages between November 2008 and October 2009, with hand picked cruises all at value-packed prices. There are young and friendly cruise options all over the Med and beyond.

• Save up to 15% off High Street brochure prices by booking direct
  
• You can combine a cruise with a resort stay
  
• Free upgrades to all-inclusive on many cruises
  
• A fleet of four ships offering great onboard facilities
  
• Range of cruise options from family friendly to adult-only cruises
  
• Full onboard entertainment with shows, cabarets, casino and disco