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They say: "Ancient monuments, exquisite cuisine, jaw-dropping natural beauty and warm, friendly locals – there is so much to discover in China, Central Asia and Japan. New for 2010 is our Mythical China tour which explores sights such as the Hanging Monastery in Datong and the highlights of Beijing and Xian. For a more active adventure, there’s our new Kamchtka Volcano Trek which takes you into the ‘lost world’ of Russia."

They say: "The Far East evokes images of Buddhist monks, golden temples and idyllic islands. This latest brochure from Kuoni is hugely varied with designer beach-front hotels, sumptuous spa resorts and luxury villas for a chilled out holiday. Cambodia and Vietnam are less travelled and visitors wanting to discover the intricate temples, dense jungles, forests and breathtaking beaches are welcomed with open arms."

They say: "This brochure is packed full of our mountain biking weekends, short breaks and tours around the UK, Europe and beyond. As mountain bikes are totally equipped for going off road, you’ll find you can explore some really interesting corners of the globe. Our tours are graded in terms of effort needed, so you can choose a more relaxed or challenging tour to suit you.

They say: "This second edition of our comprehensive Worldwide brochure is packed full of exhilarating tours such as ‘Ancient Water Towns and Shanghai’, ‘Grand Tour of Australia’, ‘The Masai Mara Safari and Mombasa’ and ‘The Natural Wonders of Costa Rica’, all organised and led by the expert team at Travelsphere."

They say: "Cycling with Skedaddle takes you into beautiful countryside, enables you to experience the local culture and contribute to the local economy in a positive and responsible way. After a good day’s ride you’ll enjoy the local food and hospitality and nothing beats the sense of achievement you feel. And of course, cycling is a great form of exercise which is environmentally friendly too."

They say: "Here at Just You we welcome anyone who wishes to travel on their own, whether single of not and we truly believe that age doesn’t matter. In fact, we think that holidaying with a mix of ages is the best way to travel and from your feedback it seems you agree. From short breaks and relaxing holidays in Europe to worldwide adventures all accompanied by our tour managers, we’ve a whole host of destinations to choose from."

They say: "This brochure features all our road biking tours to destinations worldwide during 2010 and 2011. All holidays are designed for you to relax and recharge, be challenged, thrilled and exhilarated on your road bike. Whether young or old, male or female, a relative novice or a super fit experienced biker, we’ve got a road biking holiday tour for you."

They say: "From relaxing resort stays to longer touring explorations, the Just You range of holidays to China, Vietnam and beyond is specifically aimed at solo travellers. Whether you want to discover the charms of Malaysia, combine the exciting Thai city of Bangkok with the relaxing beach at Koh Chang, sample the culinary delights of Vietnam and Cambodia, or explore fascinating Japan, the choice is yours."

They Say:Whether you want to sail down the waterways of Thailand in a rice barge, climb Mount Kinabalu or simply kick back and relax on the paradise white sand beaches of the Maldives, the kuoni Far East brochure has it all. Browse the holiday packages, the small group guided tours and the endless tailormade possibilities."

They say: "Explore Family Adventures have been expertly put together to offer something different to the usual beach holiday. With departures throughout the school holidays, you’ll head off on a voyage of discovery with other like-minded families in a small group led by an fully trained tour leader."

They say: "This brochure combines all of our main small group adventure and independent travel tours to worldwide destinations for 2010. All sorts of adventures are on offer to suit all types of traveller and budgets. We’ve got family tours, limited edition trips such as ‘Running of the bulls’ in Barcelona, a trip to the Mexico Day of Dead festival and special photography trips to Japan. We also have Discovery Adventures where you can follow in the footsteps of your favourite Discovery Channel programmes."

They say: "Welcome to what we consider to be the very best activity and adventure brochure available. This 2010/2011 collection of trips delves into some of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems, civilisations and experiences across all seven continents. With over 400 different itineraries, we’re confident there is a small group adventure holiday to suit you."

They say: "This winter 2010 ski and snowboard brochure from Crystal covers resorts around the world. The holidays offered can be complete packages with travel, accommodation, ski hire, lift pass and lessons all included, or you can pick and choose the extra elements you want. There are lots of new deals for 2010 including up to 30% off ski hire prices in France, free helmets for the kids when pre-booking ski gear and even free and reduced kids places."

They say: "We are the market leader in worldwide trekking and walking holidays and this latest brochure has over 150 different itineraries for you to choose from. All trips are graded so you know if the itinerary will suit your needs or not, with Leisurely, Moderate, Challenging, Tough and Tough+ gradings. To give you an idea of the level of fitness required, the trip to summit Mont Blanc is a Tough +, whilst the Amalfi coast holiday is a Leisurely."

They say: "The first edition of this Worldwide brochure, covering travel between October 2010 and April 2012, is packed full of itineraries around the globe, with over 200 tours including 50 destinations. Titan aims for a higher quality of service every step of the way, with private transfers to the departure airport in the UK, flights on scheduled airlines and staying in big brand and local hotels that are usually four star. Throughout the tour you will be assisted and guided by Titan tour reps and there is a satisfying mix of sightseeing and relaxation time."

They say: "Tucan offers over 450 group tours, independent packages and cruises to 71 countries, with the aim of offering you the adventure of a lifetime. There are six diverse travel styles, with Discovery Tours, Adventure Tours, Overland Expeditions, Budget Expeditions, Independent Travel and Expedition Cruises on offer. Discovery tours travel in private vehicles, whilst Budget Expeditions are aimed at 18 to 35 year olds ready to travel together."

They say: "If you want to reach unfamiliar places, enjoy new experiences and keep your creature comforts, this second edition of the Adventure Collection brochure is for you. A selection of exciting trips which take you to experience the world’s fascinating sights, cultures and wildlife. You could be watching a flock of flamingos taking off from Lake Magadi, exploring winding streets in Morocco’s Ait Benhaddou, or enjoy the backwaters of Southern India on a houseboat."

They say: "This latest brochure from The Classic Traveller offers a wide range of quality tours across the globe, with departures from September 2009 through to December 2010. New destinations include cruising the blue waters of the Aegean, a relaxing stay on Egypt’s Red Sea, India’s Golden Triangle and escorted tours of South America’s Patagonia and the wondrous scenery and sights of Vietnam."

They say: "This brochure features a whole host of tours all over Asia and the far East. There are tours to places like Thailand, Nepal and India aimed at families and we also feature special interest trips such as the Kailash Saga Dawa festival, the Naadam festival in Mongolia and the Pushkar camel festival, as well as special photography tours. Whatever you’re looking for, Gap Adevntures has the trip style and destinations to suit you and your budget."

They say: "This year we’re delighted to offer you our widest ever choice of worldwide holidays. With exciting new destinations like Colombia, Israel and Burkino Faso as well as old favourites such as Egypt, Thailand and India, we’re convinced we have some wonderful new and classic choices for you. With 19 years of experience organising adventure travel, whether you’ve travelled with us before or it’s your first adventure trip, you can be assured we’ll take care of you."

They say: "For any genuine traveller, travelling across the breadth of China, Mongolia and Russia on board the Trans Siberian and Mongolian railways is a must. For sheer distance, intrigue and the tremendous sense of real personal satisfaction, no other train journey comes anywhere near it.This brochure also includes holidays discovering the heritage of the fabled Silk Road."

They say: "This 2010/2011 brochure from Dragoman offers small group adevnture trips to Africa, South America and Asia with a maximum duration of four weeks. This means you have plenty of time to see the ‘must see’ sights and still get off the tourist routes to places where most other people don’t go. It is here that Dragoman belongs; mixing with local communities and understanding a country at a grassroots level."

They say: This worldwide brochure is our most comprehensive collection of small group escorted adventure tours covering every corner of the globe. We believe it’s the people you meet who make your voyage special – from the crew and expert local guides to your fellow travellers – combining to offer adventures from Camel riding in Egypt to climbing the Great Wall in China."

• New for this year are highlight boxes offering an ‘at a glance overview’ of each tour for easy browsing
  
• Explore is now offering many trips with guaranteed departures for the ultimate in peace of mind
  
• Key destinations include : Americas, Europe, North and Central Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Egypt and the Middle East, Australasia

They say: "Discovery, wildlife, adventure and trekking tours worldwide with over 120 trips, including 13 new ones for 2010/2011. Our new trips include Picos Peaks and Gorges, Finnish Dogsledding, Venezuela and The Lost World and Discover Chile."

• Groups are kept small with a maximum of 16
  
• On average half of all clients are solo travellers – share a room and pay no single supplement
  
• Key destinations include : tours to all continents including Latin America, the New World, Expedition Cruises, Asia, Europe, Middle East, South East Asia, East and South Africa

They say: "We offer local knowledge, expert planning and that personal touch that’s second to none. It’s a pleasure to invite you to discover the Orient with us, from the classic Great Wall of China and the remoteness of the Sarawak and Sabah, to the juxtaposition of ancient and high-tech in Japan."

We say: "Bales offers holiday choices in China, Tibet, North Asia, Indochine and South East Asia. You could find yourself seeking out orang-utans in the Borneo rain forests, being awe-struck at Mount Fuji in Japan or taking a gentle cruise down the Yangtze river in China."

They say: "Our range of trips and tours for all the family will do much more than just show you the sights – they will totally absorb you into the local culture, sights and feel of each place you visit. Our expert travel advisors will help you choose the best trip away for your family, to ensure everyone comes back refreshed and delighted at what they’ve experienced on a small group family adventure holiday from The Adventure Company."

• The Adventure Company tour leaders accompany every tour
  
• Trip departures are focussed around typical school holiday dates
  
• Key destinations include : Middle East, North Africa, East and South Africa, Europe, South East Asia and Asia