Find your holiday to The United Kingdom

They say: " For some people the ideal holiday cottage is close to a sandy beach where the kids can go rock-pooling. For others, it’s being tucked away amongst dramatic moors and mountains, or maybe near a river for walking and canoeing. Whatever makes your holiday cottage special, we’ve got the location for you. All our properties are hand-picked and inspected and include not just cottages but also converted barns, chapels, castles and even shepherds’ bothys."

They say: "Our 2010 brochure offers a much expanded portfolio of properties throughout the UK in some of the most sought-after and beautiful regions. At the core of our collection are gatehouses, lodges and converted stables set within the grounds of stately homes, castles and country estates, but we now also include secluded cottages, village houses and even city apartments in London and Edinburgh."

• New for 2010 are unique properties such as the thatched cottage in Devon, a Cotswold stone house in Lower Slaughter and a new development next to a 12th century priory in Cumbria
  
• Prices are for the property per week, including maid service as detailed, pool maintenance and cleaning where relevant and bed linen and towels
  
• Key destinations include : Inverness, Highlands, Cumbria, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Powys, Kent, Cotswolds, Dorset, Cornwall and London

They say: "We’ve got all-action parks, lodges nestled in forests, holiday homes near the beach and romantic hideaways to tempt you into holidaying in Britain or the Channel Islands. We offer over 440 different locations and all our self-catering accommodation boasts fully furnished living accommodation, TV, private shower or bathroom and fully equipped kitchen.

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: "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: "Europe offers vibrant cultures, historic landmarks and stunning scenery, all paving your way to an exciting adventure through the diverse regions of Europe. There is something for every traveller to experience, from strolling the romantic streets of Paris, exploring the Greek Islands by yacht and hiking ancient trails in Turkey, to visiting art galleries in Italy or simply watch the world go by from a tapas bar in Barcelona. There’s a world of adventure waiting around every corner with a Gap Adventures European tour."

They say: "As the biggest ferry company in Europe we have the largest fleet as well as the widest selection of routes and destinations to choose from. Thanks to our size we can offer you the ability to mix and match your sailings, perfect for business or leisure trips with the car to Ireland, Northern Ireland or Holland, with onward ferry routes from Holland offered to the Scandic countries."

They said: "Go on, treat yourself to a fabulous Christmas or New Year in great company this year. Whether you want to enjoy traditional festivities or just get away from it all, there’s something here for you. You’ll be with a group of like-minded people who, like you, want to experience something different. From snowy mountain settings to adventures on the other side of the world, all holidays are created with you in mind and no single supplements for your own room."

They say: "Climb aboard the MS Expedition vessel and embark on an incredible polar adventure you’ll never forget. From Antarctica to the Arctic, cruise the coastlines, islands and oceans of some of the most remote destinations on earth. Discover secluded rookeries, seldom-visited villages and other hidden gems accessible only by small landing craft. Accompanied by our team of experts, get up close and personal with polar wildlife while experiencing local culture."

They say: "We’ve chosen some of the world’s best known cruise lines and ships to feature in this selection of fascinating itineraries. For our 2010 season, we’ve hand-picked some fantastic cruises to the Baltics, Norway, the Mediterranean and beyond, all sailing from UK ports."

Over 3000 country cottages of the highest standard in every corner of England and Wales.

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: "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.

• You can bring your own bike along or hire your mountain bike in (usually Giant)
  
• Accommodation has all been handpicked and group tours include refreshments and packed lunches en route
  
• Key destinations include : UK, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Croatia, Canada, Morocco, Malawi, Cuba, Brazil, Chile, Japan, Nepal and Bhutan

They say: "A new and exciting collection of breaks by rail to stunning cities and rural retreats in the UK and Europe. Whether you fancy a few days of retail therapy in London, a hop over to Paris to visit the Louvre or a weekend exploring the waterways for Bruges, the AA has something for everyone. For Eurostar breaks, we can book your UK rail travel from over 130 mainline stations to and from St Pancras International as part of your break."

• Prices start at £89 for a one night break in a four star London hotel with train travel included
  
• ‘Paris Plus’ breaks include extras such as AA guide book and maps, entry to the Louvre museum and a three day travel card
  
• Key destinations include : Paris, Reims, Lille, Antwerp, Brussels, London, Edinburgh, Brighton, York

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."

• Holidays offered include guided, self-guided and supported cycling tours and you have a choice of Easy, Gentle, Moderate or Challenging itineraries
  
• On all tours your luggage is transported for you
  
• Key destinations include : UK, Italy, France, Holland, Austria, Spain, Cambodia, Vietnam, Borneo, Japan, Cuba and Chile

They say: "If you’re planning to jump in the car and explore new places or spend some time with friends and family, you can trust the AA to provide you with the perfect choice of short breaks. This new collection of short breaks to France, Belgium and the UK offers such delights as a luxury beachfront hotel in the West Country to a Champagne break in the heart of Reims, or maybe even a mini tour around the Belgian Ardennes. All breaks to France and Belgium include Channel crossings for you and your car."

• The ‘Discover’ option includes AA guide books and maps, city passes and tours to help you get the most of your break
  
• Look out for third night free and free dinner offers on Pas de Calais hotels, France
  
• Key destinations include : Le Touquet, Honfleur, Montreuil, Ardennes, Reims, Bournemouth, Chester, Durham, Eastbourne

They say: “CV Travel’s portfolio of properties in Britain includes pretty cottages, elegant manor houses and charming renovated farmhouses in coastal and rural locations. Accommodating from two to 22 guests, some houses are perfect for a romantic break, whilst others are ideal for a large house party or relaxing family holiday. A number of properties offer activities such as arranging surfing lessons, horse riding and wild food walks."

• Properties offer a wide range of home comforts and facilities from Nintendo Wii and heated pools, to archery and cookery lessons on site
  
• Some houses are staffed, others offer a babysitting service and optional chef
  
• Key destinations include : Cornwall, Devon, Herefordshire, The Cotswolds, Norfolk, Suffolk, Northumberland, Wales and West Sussex

They say: The beauty of travelling by train is that it brings the world to you. There’s space to move around, stretch out your legs and relax as you take in the ever-changing scenery on some of the most spectacular journeys in the world. Our classic rail journeys start from as little as £70 per day. And when you consider that covers accommodation, travel and often excursions too, you can see that you get a lot for your money. For 2011 we’ve added a host of new journeys including Italy and Morocco."

• Rail tours benefit from the services of a Page and Moy tour manager
  
• Some journeys are on sleeper trains, others are train journeys with hotel accommodation
  
• Key destinations include : Scotland, France, Morocco, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Canada, Peru, Thailand and Africa

They say: "This brand new brochure from Neilson is packed full of active adventure holidays from walking and trekking, wildlife, culture, cycling, multiactivity and trips specifically aimed at active families. This is the first time Neilson, experts in skiing and watersports holidays, has ventured into the adventure travel market in partnership with other expert suppliers, so whether you fancy travelling in a small group, with your family or go it solo, we’ve got the adventure holiday for you."

• Choose your level of comfort from your trip from basic to superior
  
• Choose your level of activity from leisurely to demanding
  
• Key destinations include : Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America, Central America

They say: "This brochure brings together all Page & Moy’s discovery cruises. There are cruises aboard small and friendly ships, comfortable mid-sized vessels and floating resorts all of which have different qualities and advantages. The full choice of cruises means there are cruises which set sail directly from UK ports, others which offer fly and cruise holidays in Europe and Worldwide and even cruise and stay options, where you combine a cruise with a resort stay holiday."

• The brochure features lots of new cruises for 2011 including The Ultimate Mediterranean Cruise, Iberian Highlights, Oslo and the Timeless Fjords, The Baltic Collection and Castles and Gardens of the British Isles
  
• Most cruise prices listed include on board tips and gratuities
  
• Key destinations include : Spain, Canary Islands, Norway, Italy, Greece, Canada, Galapogos, USA

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."

• Look out for YOLO (You Only Live Once) trips especially aimed at 18-30 year olds who don’t want to be touring on a bus
  
• By booking with Gap Adventures you help give back to the community through the Planeterra scheme
  
• Key destinations include : Arctic, Chile, Bolivia, Italy, Indonesia, Malawi, Slovenia, Portugal, Ireland, Tanzania, Zambia

They said: "Enjoy Christmas or New Year (or both!) in magical surroundings, as you leave the crowds behind and head to some of the world’s most picturesque locations as part of a small group holiday. From country manor house hotels in the British countryside to spectacular winter wonderland scenery in Europe, Page & Moy has a festive holiday for you."

• All holidays are accompanied by expert Page & Moy tour managers
  
• Fly direct from up to 16 regional airports free or from just £25
  
• Key destinations include : Oxford, Torquay, Salzburg, Lake Garda, Lake Bled and Cape Town

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."

• Guided classic road trips for six or more have two guides – a leader and a sweeper plus a support vehicle
  
• Five categories of tour grade to choose from : Easy, Gentle, Moderate, Challenging or Demanding
  
• Key destinations include : UK, Norway, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica and Brazil

They say: "We have been offering bespoke holidays to the Emerald Isle for over 20 years now, including hotel breaks, walking holidays, tours or short breaks. You can fly scheduled, ‘no frills’ or take the boat over to Ireland, the aim is the same – to offer flexibility and outstanding value whichever itinerary you choose."

• Walking holidays include itineraries on the classic Wicklow Way, the Dingle Way and the Connemara Safari
  
• Cresta offers a unique touring holiday in horse-drawn gypsy caravans for a holiday in the slow lane
  
• Key destinations include : Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Galway, Kilarney, Limerick, Kinsale, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney, Wexford and Wicklow

They say: "The Sun Inn is the quintessential English Lakeland Inn. Located in the heart of the Hawkshead, The Sun Inn is the perfect place for you and your family to come and experience the fine tradition of a Lakeland Inn."

We say: "With numerous activities such as fishing, cycling, and walking all on your doorstep when you stay at the Sun Inn, it’s not hard to see what makes a holiday in the Lakes special. With their multiple accreditations from AA and the English Tourist Board, The Sun Inn makes for the perfect getaway."

• The Sun Inn is completely non-smoking
  
• The inn has recently been renovated, with period features such as open fireplaces and oak beams taking pride of place
  
• Standard double rooms start at £42.50 per person per night including a hearty breakfast

They say: "Page and Moy is the UK’s longest established operator of Motor Sport holidays and this new brochure offers organised trips to take you right to the very heart of the racing action. With Button and Hamilton heading up McClaren, it’s set to be a great season for F1."

• All trips are led by Motor Racing tour managers with travel, hotel accommodation and circuit transfers included
  
• Choose from regional flights, two to seven night trip lengths and your pick of hotels
  
• Key destinations include : Spanish, Monaco, British, Belgian and Italian Grand Prix

They say: "Just imagine relaxing in the heart of the Austrian Alps, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, or maybe experience a totally different Christmas away with a tour to the Holyland or even a Far East cruise. All our tours over the festive season include comprehensive and well-planned itineraries, with included and optional excursions, so you can choose just how much you want to see and do. The brochure also includes trips to Christmas markets."

• Departures by coach from 300 points in the UK, or by air from regional airports
  
• Festive tours start from £189 for four nights in Paris over New Year
  
• Key destinations include : Paris, Luxembourg, Austrian Alps. Lake Gards, Andalucia, York, Prague, Lille, Egypt, Israel

They say: "This brochure offers hotel breaks the length and breadth of Ireland with ferry crossings included. Travel with your car or on foot and take onward travel by train. Each and every hotel we recommend is regularly inspected by our team to ensure that it offers the highest quality and service. Look out for properties in our ‘hidden treasures’ range which we think offer something unique."

• All children aged between 0 and 14 years go free by car and many hotels offers free kids’ places too
  
• Pay £15 each for Stena Plus and get access to the luxury lounge, complimentary refreshments and newspapers and free wifi zone
  
• Key destinations include : Dublin, Belfast, Killarney, Tipperary, Wicklow, Sligo, Limerick, Galway, Wexford and Waterford

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."

• New tours for 2010/2011 include Touring Lakes Como and Maggiore, Tall Ships Race, Cruising the Adriatic and Walking in Austria
  
• Over 400 local coach pick up points around England, Scotland and Wales
  
• Key destinations include : Italy, Spain, Croatia, Germany, France, Ireland, Hungary and the Czech Republic