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They say: "From ‘must do’ sights such like the mighty Taj Mahal to the spectacle and colours of Rajasthan, the rich wildlife and spiritualism of Ladakh and the remoteness of Nepal, all these Indian destinations are just waiting to be explored by you."

We say: "This brochure covers North India, South India, the Himalayan Kingdoms as well as Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With Bales’ luxury style, you could find yourself living like a Maharajah in a Rajasthani Palace, photographing elephants in the Periyar National Park or taking a houseboat to discover the Kerala backwaters."

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: "If you’re looking for a unique, off the beaten track travel adventure in Africa, South America or Asia, you’ve come to the right place! This year, we’ve divided our brochure into two sections: epic overland journeys of 28 days or more and the escorted trips for one to four weeks."

We say: "Dragoman has had a complete revamp for 2009 and has introduced non-truck based tours for the first time, as well as volunteering holidays where you can help with community projects, teaching and sports activities."

They say: "We are passionate about our journeys, destinations and the services we offer our travellers and we capture this spirit in our mission – to share Asia overland. Differently."

We say: "This specialist Sundowners Overland brochure gives you the choice to travel as part of a small group or journey independently, all by rail."

They say: "Experience the world by train where the journey itself is as enjoyable as the destination. There’s no better way to travel; soaking up ever changing landscapes as they roll past your window and waking up every day with somewhere new to explore."

We say: "Explore has 25 diverse small group journeys by rail for you to choose from including Alpine cog railway trips in the Swiss Alps, iconic Trans-Siberian voyages and the railroads of Yukon and Alsaka."

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."