Find 2009 holiday holidays to Costa Blanca, Spain

Travelsphere wants you to have a holiday experience like no other and the latest Europe brochure is packed full of holidays to best-loved destinations, as well as new ones.

• Holiday options include short breaks, tours, resort stays, rail and walking trips
  
• Flexibility – you can extend your stay, go for add-ons and hotel upgrades
  
• Tour managers are knowledgeable and friendly too

The ultimate in adventure travel from Explore with many holiday styles to every corner of the globe. There’s discovery and culture, cycling, short breaks, natural wonders, coastal cruising and wildlife.

• Local payments have been dropped as of this year
  
• Explore is now offering many trips with guaranteed departures for the ultimate in peace of mind
  
• Most trips are led by Explore Tour Leaders with local guides too

Celebrating 20 years of travel in 2009, Intrepid’s Europe brochure includes adventure holidays and tours to Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, Morocco, Egypt and more. Leave behind the clinical tourist tours and escape to beautiful countryside and remote beaches, staying in handpicked hotels, guesthouses and even mountain huts.

• Freedom and flexibility – you can take time for yourself or join in the activities it’s up to you
  
• Guaranteed departures – if there’s no minimum number stated the tour will definitely go ahead
  
• All trips divided into travel style, from ‘Basix’ to ‘Comfort’ so you know what to expect

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."

• Most Exodus trips run are adult group trips, with the average group size of 11 to 12
  
• Independent tours can be organised for two or more people
  
• Trips are graded into Leisurely, Moderate, Challenging and Tough so you know just how fit you need to be

They say: "Whether you’re a first time adventure seeker or a seasoned independent traveller, we can help you to discover the world’s most amazing people, places, culture and landscapes. It’s all about experiencing the world in an authentic and exciting way."

We say: "Tucan has adventure travel to destinations around the world covered, from independent travel and discovery tours in private vehicles to budget overland touring adventures. You might well find yourself relaxing in a Turkish bath in Budapest or elephant trekking in Chiang Mai."

• Save up to 15% by combining any three offers such as early booking, under 26/student discount, repeat client deals etc
  
• Tours have a mix of included excursions and optional activties to give you the choice
  
• Tours are modular, so you can drop out of and pick up tours at suitable points