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They say: "The success of CV Travel’s Italy continues, and we have carefully expanded our portfolio with a few exceptional new properties around the country, including Mulino del Pita, a converted watermill with golf near Lucca, Ripa Bianca, a smart villa in glorious pastoral countryside in Southern Umbria. Old favourites include our quirky towers for two, converted trulli houses, the private hamlet of Borgo San Biagio and even aristocratic residences and palaces."

They say: Villas right by the sea, tucked away or in the heart of it all, these hand-picked properties range from one-bedroom hideaways to villas with six bedrooms. So whether you’re after a secluded setting or plenty of big town buzz, there’s something for you."

We say: "Thomson has villas with private pools spread across 20 of your favourite summer holiday destinations, including Greece, Malta, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the Balearics and the Canaries. There are loads of pre-bookable optional extra services too; from baby packs and welcome hampers to attraction tickets, to make your villa holiday stress free."

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: "With over 1800km of coastline and a situation equidistant to Italy and Tunisia, Sardinia is an island of many flavours. We’ve got lots of new properties for 2009 including villas in Arzachena, Alghero and San Pantaleo."

We say: "Choose from residences with shared facilities such as pools or go for houses, villas or hotels. There’s a range of accommodation options to suit all whether it’s a family holiday, a romantic break for two or a sporty holiday for active types."