Find your holiday to Skiathos

They say: "Simply Travel invites you to change your view of the world with our authentic holidays to enjoy the sunshine and culture of Greece and Turkey with handpicked hotels and villas on offer."

We say: "Simply Travel has put together an eclectic collection of the most characterful and charming places to stay in Greece and Turkey. Choose from the more well known destinations such as the Bodrum Peninsula and Crete or go for somewhere less frequented such as Pelopennese or Dalyan."

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: "Choosing the perfect villa holiday in Corfu was how CV Travel first started in 1972. We have carefully expanded our portfolio with some beautiful new villas this year, eg in Kefalonia, Villa Morea in the south is idyllic for two, and in the north, Villa Zoe, near Fiskardo is a pretty stone house with an abundance of character. We are also pleased to feature a greater selection of hotels on the Greek mainland including areas such as Sounion, Kavala and Halkidiki, not to mention the ever popular Ionian and Cyclades Islands."

We say: This brochure will appeal if you’re looking for a luxury and individual holiday villa. CV highlight comfort, privacy, location and individuality.

They say: "Whether you’re looking for an idyllic romantic getaway, a family vacation or a simple, yet tranquil retreat, our 2009 Greek islands brochure has it all."

We say: "All the classic destinations are here, from Paxos and Corfu to Athens and Skiathos. All accommodation and destinations are handpicked by the team. Look out for ‘Choice’ properties that boast unique locations, high quality furnishings and the best customer feedback."

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."

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