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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."

They say: "Our trips are designed to be accessible to all who are in good health and enjoy being outdoors, but fitness levels are important and you should consider carefully which trip from over 150 on offer around the world is right for you."

We say: "Exodus realises people want different things from their holiday, so this year they have introduced ‘Premium Adventures’, where walking and trekking is combined with accommodation offering a little extra style and comfort, in addition to their usual walking programme."

They say: "These biking adventure tours are designed to relax and recharge those batteries, whilst at the same time being exhilarating, challenging and thrilling. The wide choice of tours means there’s bound to be something to tempt you and give you a holiday with some long-lasting memories of a rather fine adventure on two wheels."

We say: "From their ‘get started’ weekends in Derbyshire and the Lake District to the gnarly terrain of Peru, Saddle Skedaddle has a mountain bike tour to suit you. You can even let them hire a bike for you as the company has a partnership with quality manfacturer Giant."

They say: "Travelling with Voyages Jules Verne, with over 30 years of experience, opens the door to a World of Wonders, rich in history and natural beauty. Our tours span the globe, following carefully devised itineraries by air, road, river and rail that capture the true essence of your chosen destination. All our groups are expertly guided by local specialists with the arrangements enhanced by exclusive excursions and special events and the pleasure of travelling with companions who share similar tastes and interests."

They say: "This brochure offers city and short breaks to the world’s favourite destinations in Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Baltics, Scandinavia, Iceland, Africa, the Middle East and North America with travel by Eurostar or air, from May right through to spring 2010."

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."

They say: "Our Discovery, Wildlife and Adventure brochure encompasses almost 250 different itineraries across 90 countries and seven continents. This year, after listening to our clients, we’ve removed all local payments."

We say: "A whole host of trip ideas to entice everyone from gap year and solo travellers to those just wanting to take some time out from the usual beach hols. With Exodus you could be watching the wildebeest migration in Tanzania, paragliding in Turkey or dogsledding in snowy Finland."

They say: "Peregrine offers small group adventures covering Himalya, India, China, Central and South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Latin America all in an active style."

We say: "Whether it’s treks, climbs, bike rides, kayak trips, desert expeditions or serious mountain climbing, Peregrine can take you there with local leaders born and raised in the country you’re visiting."

They say: "All of these small group short break adventures are between three days and six nights long. You’ll find you can fulfill many of life’s great travel ambitions with just a few days off work. New this year is our range of short breaks in the UK, proving you don’t have to travel abroad to have an adventure."

They say: "A collection of short stories abroad, all rich in history and natural beauty. Our portfolio incorporates an innovative and diverse range of city and relaxing resort stays, from two to seven nights, with the emphasis on culture, the arts and good food."

They say: "This brochure gathers together our most popular small group holidays, short breaks and cruises to destinations throughout Europe. Whether it’s walking in the Spanish Pyrenees or an Istanbul city break, this brochure has something to suit your pace. New for this year are holidays to the Isle of Man, Prague and our Luxembourg, Rhine and Moselle trip."

They say: "We have spent the last 12 months scouring the globe for new and exciting small group tours to offer. This year we’ll be making inaugural trips to Rajasthan, Angola, Papua New Guinea and Herzegovinia – all lesser known destinations promising to give fascinating insights into the country and culture. All in all we have 48 new tours."

They say: "Voyage of Discovery’s summer 2010 programme now offers even more choice. As well as perennial favourite cruises around Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, our summer programme now runs from April to November, expanding on the number of ports of call. Now you can see Spitsbergen, Greenland, France, Britain and Ireland too on our new cruises."

They say: "How do you spend those scarce few weeks of holiday a year with your children? At whatever age new surroundings, new people, new adventure and challenges are what make human beings grow and that is exactly what the holidays in this brochure are all about; be it a week cycling through France’s Loire valley or a big cat safari in Kenya."

They say: "Our new programme of cruises promises to be something of a landmark. As well as revisiting your favourite destinations, Discovery will be venturing to the Far East for the first time, with visits to Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. Our plans include Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, the temples at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the forests of Borneo and the islands of Indonesia. And if you book your cruise early, you will pay up to 50% less than the standard brochure price."

They say: "These escorted tours are based around the most culturally significant destinations across Europe – from the ancients ruins in Turkey to the ornate buildings in Russia – you’ll be guided by knowledgeable experts. We also have leisurely short breaks and special interest holidays from spa resorts to culinary breaks."

They say: "Matthew and Rhona Ayres who went on the South American Highlights Tour commmented: ‘The organisation of this tour cannot be praised enough. The reps were excellent and nothing was too much trouble’."

We say: "Almost too much choice in this brochure covering over 70 different itineraries, from short breaks on Scotland’s idyllic waterways, to the Bright Lights and Ancient Wonders of China escorted tour."

They say: "Many of these tours are onboard MS Expedition, our brand new ship which will take you by sea to remote destinations that have inspired explorers for centuries."

We say: "This specialist brochure has serious expeditions to follow in the spirit of Shackleton in Antarctica or even discover the Norwegian fjords and track polar bears. There are also marine adventures that include family sailings round the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands and even tall ship sailing in Brazil."

They say: "Following the success in 2008 of the all inclusive cruises aboard the Marco Polo cruise ship, we are offering an extended collection of journeys to Europe and further afield for 2009."

We say: "All coastal corners of the cruising globe are covered, with voyages around the British Isles, Europe, South and Central America, the Caribbean, West Indies, Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. The best thing is many of the departures set sail from London Tilbury docks."

They say: "The far icy reaches of our planet are no longer out of reach. You can visit the rugged wilderness areas of the polar ice regions where sightings of polar bears, penguins and whales are daily occurrences and majestic icebergs become playgrounds of adventure."

We say: "Peregrine has two state of the art expedition ships, the Peregrine Voyager and Peregrine Mariner, both ready to take you into the heart of these icy wonderlands full of wildlife. All crew are highly trained and there are even polar wildlife experts on board to share their expert knowledge with you."

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: "Welcome aboard our four modern, friendly and relaxed cruise chips Thomson Destiny, Thomson Celebration, Thomson Calypso and Thomson Spirit. We offer a full programme of seven night cruises right up until the end of October 2010. From the sunblushed Mediterranean to the icy fjordlands of Norway, discover the real joy of cruising – ever changing ports where no two days are the same."

• All cruise packages included return flights with 30kg total luggage allowance, coach transfers, accommodation, food, entertainment, port taxes and tips
  
• Optional half and full day trips are organised in each port of call, or you can explore by yourself or stay onboard
  
• Key destinations include : Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the caribbean and the Red Sea