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They say: "This brochure is all about Spain, Portugal and your favourite islands in the Med. All the different types of Thomson holidays are featured, including Sensatori, Premium, A La Carte, Families and more, so if you like Spain and surrounding countries, you’ll find something to suit your tastes and pocket too. If you’re not sure where you want to go, each destination starts with a quick guide to see if it suits you."

They say: "First Choice is now the home of All Inclusive package holidays. As of summer 2012 all holidays featured in this main Summer brochure will be offered on an all inclusive basis. That means it’s a whole lot easier for you to budget for your holiday and with food, drinks and loads of entertainment included, the only money you’ll need is pocket money for trips and a bit of shopping."

• First Choice offers 15kg or 20kg of checked in luggage for free for each person travelling
  
• For the kids there are kids’ clubs for children of all ages and free child places in many of resorts featured
  
• Key destinations include : Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, mainland Spain, Portugal, Italy, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Cape Verde Islands, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt

They say: "The Skytours brochure from Thomson features unbeatable value package holidays to the most popular summer sun destinations. There are guaranteed free child places, regional flights without any supplement and early booking discounts of up to £100. Many of the holidays featured are specifically aimed at families, with children’s buffets, kids’ swimming pools and playgrounds too. Holidays operate from May through to October 2012."

They say: "The Skytours brochure from First Choice has a broad selection of best value summer sunshine package holidays staying in hotels and apartments. There are loads of guaranteed free child places on offer and you can book a place for your second child for just £1. With all the special offers you can count on saving up to £100 per booking and on some routes there is no supplement for flying from a regional airport."

They say: "This is the main 2012 summer season package holiday brochure from Thomson with all the favourite destinations featured. In it you’ll find everything from from hotels perfect for couples only, to the luxury Sensatori spa resort brand and lots more. New for 2012 is the inclusion of ‘3T favourites’ – these are hotels highly rated by customers and scoring at least 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, whilst still offering excellent value for money and having been judged by you, the customer."

They say: "This brochure features all the finest destinations in Europe from coastal resorts to vibrant cities. Whether it’s to experience the golf and sophistication of charming resorts in the Balearics, enjoy sun-soaked romance, culture and cuisine in Italy, or explore the magical coastlines and bays of Greece, this brochure has it all. Some of the world’s most exclusive resorts are in Europe, so if you want luxury Kuoni can arrange everything you need from helicopter transfers and five star hotels, to private tours.

• If you’re planning a holiday for the family, Kuoni has labelled the best family-friendly hotels for you so they are easy to spot in the brochure
  
• Special tours can be organised as part of your holiday, including Acropolis Musuem Walking Tour in Athens, and the Mostar Tour from Split in Croatia
  
• Key destinations include: Spain, Portugal, Madeira, France, Monaco, Italy, Malta, Gozo, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey

They say: "This Holiday Collection brochure has a bumper selection of tours and holidays to places all over the world. There are short breaks to discover exotic places like Marrakech, tours from the tip to the toe of wonderful Italy and South American tours where you’ll uncover everything from Inca life, to the pulsating rhythms of Brazil. A truly eclectic collection of holidays, all with the usual high levels of Travelsphere service, including tour managers and knowledgeable local guides."

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. And of course, you will all have your own room and there is no single supplement for that. New holidays for 2012/2013 include_A Tale of Two Cities_, Dublin and Belfast, The Rhine Valley, Apulian Highlights and Istanbul, Troy and Ephesus."

They say: "The first edition of this Europe and Middle East brochure features hundreds of holidays that are all fully escorted tours. New trips for 2012 include Heart of Alpine Europe and Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains and special holidays include a walking tour in Croatia, a city break to Istanbul and a range of cruise holidays too, all in Europe or the Middle East. As well as the excursion-packed tours, you can also extend your stay or pick a special departure date to coincide with an event such as the Verona Opera Festival or other festivals."

Holidays to Spain, Latin America and Antarctica mixing outdoor activity and relaxation in small, locally owned hotels. Small group, Inn to Inn, Self-Drive and Tailor-Made holidays.

• Surround yourself with some of the most remarkable landscapes, wildlife and people in the world.
  
• Combine active days in amazing places with nights spent in characterful hotels and lodges.
  
• Pura Aventura only offer holidays to places that they know and love, working directly with their own network of local guides, small hotels and other businesses to create an exceptional experience for you and to benefit the places you visit.

They say: "The idea behind the Gold brochure is to present a selection of classic hotels designed for adults, with great entertainment included too, bringing you singers, comedians and variety acts. There is also home from home dining, with everything from a cooked English breakfast to a traditional Sunday roast. Thomson staff will be on hand to help with restaurant bookings, excursion booking and day trip ideas too, so all you need to worry about is having a fun holiday."

They say: "The great thing about a holiday in Europe is that you don’t have to travel far to find a land of surprising contrasts with stunning landscapes, bustling cities, cultural centres and majestic mountains…the list is endless and this brochure is packed full of escorted tour and short break ideas to get you discovering Europe, with our expert tour guides by your side."

They say: "This Thomson Winter Collection brings together all your very favourite winter sunshine destinations. Look out for hotels exclusive to Thomson clients in the UK, free child place offers and increased luggage allowance offers letting you take 20kg instead of the usual 15kg for free."

They say: "This is the main brochure from The Adventure Company. Aiming to travel further and take you well beyond the regular tourist trail, you’re invited to join The Adventure Company to discover a world that’s bigger and more varied than you ever imagined. This year trips to big, bold and beautiful America, mesmerising Colombia and majestic Russia are all included for the first time."

• Group leaders are always on hand to ensure your trip and all activities and experiences run smoothly
  
• Groups sizes are kept small, usually five to 14 like-minded people, so you can really get to know each other and enjoy the sightseeing more
  
• Key destinations include : USA, Mexico, Brazil, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Vietnam, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Kenya, Russia, Poland and Finland

They sale: "The latest Blue Cross holiday sale from Thomson takes place during February 2012. There is limited availability on all holidays featured in this special brochure, so make sure you book now to avoid disappointment. The offers are valid until 24th February 2012 and holidays include everything from best value self catering package holidays in the Med to fully inclusive deals to faraway places."

• Deals to be had in all Thomson holiday categories from Families and Faraway Shores, to Sensatori and Premier Collection
  
• Look out for extras such as free all inclusive upgrades, free kids’ places, 20kg fo check-in luggage and Premium upgrade seat offers on the plane
  
• Key destinations include: Ibiza, Costa del Sol, Crete, Costa Brava, Lanzarote, Zante, Menorca, Majorca, Turkey, Tenerife, Morocco, Sharm el Sheikh, Orlando, Cape Verde and Jamaica

They say: "Welcome to the second edition of our 2012/2013 cruise collection, an enticing mix of wonderful cruises to destinations all over the world onboard a selection of fabulous floating hotels. You can choose from two very different types of cruise in this brochure, namely Cruise and Discover or Cruising from the UK. On Cruise and Discover trips will see staying a few days in one resort, then taking to the boat on a cruise, whilst the cruises from the UK do just that – set sail from ports around the UK, so no need to fly anywhere."

• Cruises all include meals and entertainment onboard, as well as flights and transfers where applicable
  
• New cruise itineraries for 2012 include North Cape and Midnight Sun, Greenland and Iceland, D-Day, Normandy, Dunkirk, British Isles and Edinburgh Tattoo and Oporto and the Canary Islands
  
• Key destinations include: Italy, Portugal, Spain, Canary Islands, Norway, Alaska, USA and Canada

They say: "The good ships Celebration, Destiny, Dream and Spirit are ready to sail you away to sunny climes in the Mediterranean and beyond, with cruises offered all year round. All ships are Thomson exclusive charters and all gratuities, port fees and tips onboard are included in the price. With cruising, no two days are ever the same and this brochure features over 120 different ports in 40 countries. New for 2012, we have cruises leaving directly from the UK (Newcastle and Harwich) and we’ll be sailing to Scandinavia, the Baltics and the UK."

They say: "Hassle free cruise holidays from Travelsphere for the 2012 and 2013 season. This brochure offers two types of holidays: cruise and discover holidays where you combine and escorted tour with a cruise, or cruises that set sail directly from the UK. Prices start at just £649 for a nine day cruise and that includes getting to the boat, all your meals, entertainment on board and a selection of onshore excursions too."

• New cruises for 2012/2013 include: Queen Mary 2 with New York and Las Vegas, Alaskan Adventure and Hollywood, Venetian Riviera and Greek Islands and Portugal and Spain with Barcelona
  
• Home comforts onboard include satellite TV, DVD player, sitting area, mini bar and private balcony, depending on what class of cabin you opt for
  
• Key destinations include: Italy, Mexico, America, Canada, Greece, Alaska, Norway, France, Portugal and Spain

They say: "Inside this Summer 2012 Collection you’ll find all a superb collection of off-the-beaten-track holidays in properties across the best Mediterranean resorts. Whether you’re looking for a traditional stone villa in Croatia, or a stay in a colonial hotel on Madeira, we’ve got holiday ideas that aim to give you a real flavour of local life. You can choose to book a complete package, or just the accommodation. New for this year, we have included our Greece and Turkey holiday, so all our destinations are now in one place."

• New listings how properties grouped into ‘best for’ categories, such as Wine Lovers and Romantic Retreats so you can easily find the type of holiday you’re looking for
  
• Each holiday package includes either car hire or return airport transfers
  
• Key destinations include : Italy, Spain, Menorca, Majorca, Canaries, Portugal, Madeira, Croatia, Malta, Morocco, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus

They say: "This Holiday Collection includes the best of Page & Moy in one bumper edition. Everything from tours to Europe and journeys by river to wildlife and culture touring holidays are included. Each holiday has two things in common – the excellent Page & Moy service and all are tour holidays in some form, be it travelling by air, coach, river or rail."

They say: "This Thomson Family Collection brochure brings the best sunshine destinations for summer 2012 that are ideal for family holidays together. There are hotels that have been handpicked as being completely geared up for families with everything from splash pools and playgrounds, to interconnecting rooms and children’s buffets in the restaurant. Whatever type of family holiday you’re after and when travelling with kids of any age, there’ll be a resort and hotel to suit you."

• Each hotel features has been given and 4T or 5T Thomson rating, meaning there are excellent facilities for kids and adults
  
• Three different kids’ clubs for three to 12 year olds packed full of activities
  
• Key destinations include : Spain, Portugal, Canary Islands, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Balearic Islands, Egypt and Tunisia

They say: "On these rail touring holidays the journey itself is totally part of the holiday. As you settle in your seat on the train be prepared to witness some amazing scenery as you climb mountains, follow rivers and head through charming towns and villages. All of the itineraries have been handpicked to show you the very best sightseeing on the most famous rail routes all over the world and include international travel to and from the departure points."

They say: "This is the main brochure from escorted tour specialist Voyages Jules verne offering a huge collection of tours, trips and holidays to every corner of the globe rich in history and natural beauty. The company has carefully devised itineraries with travel by air, road, river and rail to offer an all-encompassing travel experience. All groups are expertly guided by local specialists and Voyages Jules Verne aims to enhance your holiday by offering exclusive excursions and visits to special events."

• New for 2012 is a dedicated cruising section to the brochure, with all cruises embarking from Dover on Fred Olsen cruise ships
  
• Special events exclusive to VJV clients include a private ballet performance in Russia, Riad rooftop dinner in Morocco, tea with the Omani family in Oman and a Charles Darwin lecture in Ecuador
  
• Key destinations include : Europe, North Africa, Middle East, East and South Africa, Indian and Sub Continent, the Orient, Central and South America

They say: "Charming, authentic and intimate, that’s what this Small and Friendly brochure from Thomson is all about. These holidays let you venture off the main tourist trail and live like a local in a more authentic village resort. All hotels are hand picked for their home from home feel, so it won’t be a ‘goodbye’, more like a ‘see you next year’ type of place. Many are family run establishments and most of them are located within easy reach of a beach too."

They say: "Welcome to what Exodus considers to be the very best activity and adventure brochure available. This 2012/2013 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, Exodus is confident there is a small group adventure holiday to suit you."

• Loyalty discounts of 5% when you book your third to ninth trips and 10% off for 10th trip or more
  
• Trip styles include Adult Only, Solo Departures, Self-Guided and Premium (luxury) Adventures
  
• Key destinations include : Botswana, Cambodia, Canada, Egypt, France, India, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia and Thailand.

They say: "All hotels in this Premium Collection brochure are four or five star standard and to make the grade each property has to score ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ with 90% or more of our customers. You also benefit from those little extras that will make your Premium holiday even more special. Many of the hotels featured are exclusive to Thomson in the UK, so you won’t find them in any other brochure."

• Checked in luggage allowance of 20kg and 7kg of hand luggage for free
  
• Priority in resort transfers so you’ll be the first dropped off and day-before check in available at your UK departure airport too
  
• Key destinations include : Costa Brava, Costa de la Luz, Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Algarve, Italy, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Cyprus, Rhodes, Corfu, Bulgaria, Tenerife, Mexico, Aruba, Maldives and Florida

They say: "If you believe getting there is half the fun you will love G Adventures and their collection of tours and trips to explore Europe. With these trips you might find yourself strolling the streets of Paris, tucking into some tapas in Barcelona, hiking ancient trails in Turkey or soaking up some culture in an Italian art gallery. G Adventures aims to take like-minded people to new places, no matter what their age or budget."

• Brochure includes Greek island sailing holidays, trekking in the Alps and holidays where you get to stay ‘with the locals’ in Italy
  
• G Adventures can also put together ‘Europe Loop’ trips where you tour multiple countries on a single tour
  
• Key destinations include : France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, UK, Austria, Germany, Netherlands and Slovenia

They say: "The world may not be growing, but Exodus’s range of cycling destinations certainly is. Cycling tours let you travel at your own pace, guarantees plenty of interaction with the locals, minimal environmental impact and you’ll finish your trip fitter than when you started, whether it’s a 20km a day leisurely tour or a tough 120km per day challenge."

• All tours are categorised into Off Road, Road or Self-Guided cycling tours
  
• A total of 14 new tours for 2011
  
• Key destinations include : Turkey, Italy, France, Nepal, India, Vietnam, Cuba, Spain, Germany, Iceland and Austria

They say: "Our brochure features all the favourite destinations abroad to get married or renew your vows. Of course, there are sunshine resorts in Europe, America and faraway places, but if you fancy getting married in a winter wonderland we’ve got wedding holidays in Lapland too. The brochure is also packed full of info and useful advice from couples who have married abroad."