Find your holiday to Lesbos

They say: "We offer over 50 destinations with flights from 24 regional airports. We aim to offer han-picked and value-packed holidays to sunshine destinations such as Spain, the Spanish Islands and Greece as well as longhaul to Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Florida."

We say: "New for 2009 is the Portland Direct Holidays best value hotel selection including the Lara Beach hotel in Lara, Turkey offering seven nights’ fully inclusive from just £545 per person. There’s also the VIP collection offering luxury hotels, so there’s something for every budget."

They say: "We’ve put together a stunning collection of self-catering apartments and villas along with hotels to some of the best sunshine destinations – and they’re all handpicked. Whether it’s a romantic retreat, a family getaway or a holiday for group of friends, there’s something for you."

We say: "Simply Travel has a Simply Special Stamp which is awarded to properties that really stand out from the crowd, be it the location or the furnishings and facilities the holiday home offers. Loads of classic sunshine destinations are included from Croatia and Malta to Italy and Madeira."

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

The ultimate in adventure travel from Explore with many holiday styles to every corner of the globe. There’s discovery and culture, cycling, short breaks, natural wonders, coastal cruising and wildlife.

• Local payments have been dropped as of this year
  
• Explore is now offering many trips with guaranteed departures for the ultimate in peace of mind
  
• Most trips are led by Explore Tour Leaders with local guides too

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

Thomson knows that these sun-soaked countries have many fans, so the brochure is packed full of favourite destinations in Greece and Cyprus that you’ll just love for your summer hols.

• Wonderful beaches, with many of them awarded ‘Blue Flag’ status
  
• First class tailormade hols with Thomson Gold for adults only
  
• Look out for Kidzone kids’ clubs to entertain three to 12 year olds