Find your holiday to Gambia

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."

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: "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

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: "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

They say: "Our worldwide holidays include some of the best loved and most coveted hotels and resorts in some of the most sought after locations in the world, covering all the continents."

We say: "Kuoni’s second edition of their worldwide brochure offers hundreds of holidays from luxury beach resorts in the Maldives to safaris in Kenya. Look out for Kuoni Plus offers such as earlybird savings, free upgrades and free extra night offers."

• Kuoni Concierge – use this exclusive Kuoni service to make restaurant and activity bookings in resort before you’ve even left home
  
• Choose specially selected resorts recommended for sports activities, family holidays or spa retreats
  
• Free UK airport transfers or valet parking for World Class holidays of 14 nights or more