Find your holiday to Gambia

They say: "As well as sunshine destinations, we’ve added Lapland to this winter sun brochure. If you’re looking for laid back life on a Gambian beach, the bustle of a vibrant resort like Lagos in the Algarve or want to explore the bazaars of Morocco, there are full packages to all these destinations and more."

They say: "We are the only specialist tour operator to The Gambia and we have a fully staffed office in resort, so there is always someone to help if needs be. We offer holidays from two to 21 nights and have handpicked over 20 of the best properties, from beach bungalows to modern hotels, all on The Gambia’s Atlantic coastline."

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."

• Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Zanzibar and more all feature in this African brochure
  
• Trips divided into Volunteering, Basix, Original, Active, Family, Comfort, Independent and Overland
  
• Overland trips are in purpose-built trucks with a max group size of between 16 and 21 people

Travelsphere has an impressive selection of holidays and tours that make for a dream holiday. From mystical China and the Far East, to South America and Africa, there are holidays all over the globe.

• Loads of options from extended stays and add ons to special departures and stopovers
  
• If you travel in a group of 10 or more, you can benefit from reductions and special offers
  
• All holidays are rated by customers to give you a realistic idea of what it’ll be like

The latest family brochure from The Adventure Company is all about broadening horizons, leaving behind those dull, dull beach holidays and heading off to experience things you only wish you’d had the chance to see when you were young!

• The Adventure Company tour leaders accompany every tour
  
• 80 great trips to choose from
  
• No local payments – the price you see is the price you pay
  
• Trip departures are focussed around typical school holiday dates

They say: "Families Worldwide is the only company in the UK dedicated to arranging overseas adventure holidays solely for families. All of our holidays have some element of discovery, activity, learning or nature, with each trip rated to reflect each of these elements."

We say: "These trips aren’t just organised for the main summer holidays, but also half terms, Easter and Christmas, giving you plenty of choice on when to go. There are lots of choices of where to go too, with the Bear watching and Danube tour and the Volcanoes of Costa Rica to a High Atlas adventure in Morocco and the Jungle Book tour of India."

• All holidays suggest a minimum age for children to ensure maximum enjoyment for all
  
• New for this year are project-based tours where you get to lend a helping hand as part of your holiday
  
• Many new destinations in Croatia, Italy’s Bay of Naples, Madagascar and the Azores to name but a few

This latest brochure from The Adventure Travel Company offers just that! There’s discovery, adventure, trekking and wildlife to every corner of the globe. Their aim is to offer not just a holiday, more like authentic travel that inspires your adventurous spirit.

• Groups are kept small with a maximum of 16
  
• All tours are expertly planned in advance so everything runs smoothly
  
• On average half of all clients are solo travellers – share a room and pay no single supplement

They say: "We know travelling by yourself can be a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s no better choice than Just You when it comes to holidaying on your own and we’ve picked some of the highlights to create this Best Of Europe and Worldwide brochure with no single supplements on any of the holidays featured."

• Fly direct from your local airport or opt for connecting flights, National Express or private taxi transfers to the departure airport
  
• New tours for 2009 include ‘Best of New England and New York’, ‘Albi and Carcassone’ and trips to Costa Rica – all with no single supplement
  
• Key destinations include : Lake Garda, Montenegro, Halkidiki, Andalucia, New Zealand, Florida

Travelbag has been offering unforgettable holidays for nearly 30 years and the company prides itself on offering tailormade holidays around the world.

• Travelbag negotiates the very best prices with long-established suppliers to give you the best value
  
• When you contact Travelbag for a holiday, you’ll be assigned a dedicated personal travel consultant
  
• There are no package holidays – you build the holiday you want

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."

• Fly direct, take a regional connecting flight, a National Express coach or make your own way to your destination
  
• Excursions are included on all holidays and most include gala dinners and entertainment
  
• Key destinations include : Oxford, Torquay, Isles of Scilly, Andalucia, Turkey, India, Croatia and Lake Garda

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."

• You will be allocated your own room on all holidays with no single supplement
  
• There are flights available from local airports and all worldwide holidays offer the free use of airport lounges
  
• Key destinations include : UK, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Poland, India and New Zealand

They say:"It’s not too late to book your 2009 holiday. Whether you travel with us regularly or are joining us for the first time on our small group escorted tours or resort stays, you’ll always receive the same great service. What’s more, dealing directly with us means great value prices on all worldwide holidays with us."

• A Travelsphere tour manager and/or local representatives will accompany all tours and comprehensive itineraries are included
  
• Fly with leading scheduled airlines and special charters
  
• Key destinations include : America, Canada, China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Tunisia, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, Peru and Cuba

They say: "Whether you’re a first time adventure seeker or a seasoned independent traveller, we can help you to discover the world’s most amazing people, places, culture and landscapes. It’s all about experiencing the world in an authentic and exciting way."

We say: "Tucan has adventure travel to destinations around the world covered, from independent travel and discovery tours in private vehicles to budget overland touring adventures. You might well find yourself relaxing in a Turkish bath in Budapest or elephant trekking in Chiang Mai."

• Save up to 15% by combining any three offers such as early booking, under 26/student discount, repeat client deals etc
  
• Tours have a mix of included excursions and optional activties to give you the choice
  
• Tours are modular, so you can drop out of and pick up tours at suitable points

They say: "Our 2010 edition of the Kuoni worldwide brochure offers hundreds of hotels and beach resorts to best-loved destinations worldwide. We aim to add extra touches too, with authentic and unique experiences such as meeting an astrologist in Jaipur, a Bedouin night in Egypt or taking a transfer in a 1950s car in Cuba."

• Kuoni aims to tailor holidays for families, sightseeing and culture, well-being and active
  
• Look out for Kuoni Plus deals offering free nights, food and beverage discounts and earlybird savers
  
• Key destinations include : Indian Ocean and the Subcontinent, Far East, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Dubai, Arabia, Africa, Caribbean, America and South America