Find your holiday to Puerto del Carmen

They say: "Year-round sunshine and endless ways to enjoy it. First Choice take more than 2 million people on a package holiday each year, served by UK & overseas staff dedicated to offering a a quality service throughout the holiday experience."

We say: "450 pages of holiday choices to help you get the sun on your back. Features all the major Mediterranean and North African destinations including Egypt and Turkey. Portugal, Bulgaria and the Canary Islands too. Hotels that are especially child friendly (and those that are great for adults) are clearly highlighted."

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: 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: "Thomas Cook offers well organised holidays for couples, friends and families to enjoy, with sunshine and fun being the common factor. We have resorts offering Soccer School, Splash Kids and Superstar Stage Schools clubs too."

We say: "This brochure covers all your fave summer holiday destinations from Italy and Malta to Cyprus and Morocco. There are luxury hotel options, beach resorts, active resorts and best value self-catering packages too."

They say: "We know nothing quite matches the freedom and flexibility of staying in a holiday villa. That’s why we put together this collection of properties across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands – all handpicked with pools."

We say: "Monarch’s brochure features only self catering villas with pools, from rural hideaways to beach front villas, there is something for all tastes and budgets. It’s up to you whether you choose a complete holiday package with flights or just the accommodation."