Luxury holiday brochure selection

They say: "Our World Class Faraway brochure boasts some of the best-loved and most desirable hotels and resorts on the planet. As a special World Class guest, you enjoy complimentary use of UK airport lounges and private road transfers. In fact, every step of your World Class voyage is in perfect luxury."

• Premium flight upgrades and even private jet charters can be organised by Kuoni
  
• Special World Class experiences from a jet fighter flight in Cape Town, to a rainforest canopy adventure in Antigua are all pre-bookable
  
• Key destinations include : Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, Hong Kong, Egypt, Dubai, Kenya, Zanzibar, Brazil, Barbados and St Kitts

They say: "This comprehensive brochure includes tailor made resort stays and flexible adventures as well as private tours, small group tours and cruises too. You can also simply sit back and relax with a luxury beach holiday in Kerala or Goa, or head off on a rail journey to discover India at its best, the choice is yours."

• Kuoni will book special trips such as a morning boat ride on the Ganges, a trip on the Darjeeling Himalayan railway or a Jeep safari in Ranthambore
  
• Look out for anniversary and honeymoon offers at selected hotels
  
• Key destinations include : Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore, the Himalayas, Goa, Mumbai, Nepal and Bhutan

They say: "Discover Africa with Kuoni. Whether for you Africa means going on safari and staying in luxury tented camps, touring the South African winelands or enjoying spa treatments in a chilled-out beach front hotel, Kuoni can arrange it all for you."

• Tailor make your itinerary to make the most of all Africa has to offer, combining escorted tours with safaris and walking ideas
  
• Book experiences in advance such as Livingstone Afternoon Tea in Zambia, or a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Kenya
  
• Key destinations include : Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi

They say: "Stand in awe next to the colossal pyramids in Egypt, discover larger-than-life Dubai with its man-made islands or even just spoil yourself at a discreet spa resort in Oman. Travelling to Egypt and beyond offers a whole new world of history, culture and luxurious living."

• Kuoni offers cruises, tailormade holidays, tours, flexible adventures and multi-centre stays
  
• Kuoni can arrange private guided tours to include in your holiday, such as ‘The Splendours of Jordan’
  
• Key destinations include : Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Syria, Oman and Libya

They say: "This latest Kuoni Worldwide brochure features holidays to the most exotic and luxurious far away places that we know you love. Offering so much more than just a holiday, the Kuoni concierge service is on hand to organise what we call our ‘authentic experiences’ such as visiting the elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka, enjoying a starfish safari in the Seychelles, a dolphin adventure in Tanzania or even a hot air balloon flight over Luxor."

• Look out for special hotel offers including family discounts and free entry to local attractions
  
• The brochure also features tours such as the 21 night South American Panorama tour
  
• Key destinations include : Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, UAE, Kenya, Cuba, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Brazil

They say: "This brochure features all you need to create your ideal holiday to all corners of Latin America. There are ready to go tours that you can go on as a group or a privately, adventure holiday ideas and suggested itineraries to go with the hotel listings. Your expert Kuoni travel advisor will then work with you to put toegther the package you want with highlights such as Machu Picchu on the Hiram Bingham train, a trip to the Iguazu Falls in Argentina or even a tango lesson in Buenos Aires."

• After an escorted tour, Kuoni can add a in resort hotel stay extension for you
  
• Hotels featured are all superior class and look for extras such as room upgrades
  
• Key destinations include : Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Galapagos, Ecuador, Chile, Argentiere, Brazil, Costa Rica

They say: "The idea behind this A la Carte brochure is that your holiday is as luxurious and flexible as possible. All hotels featured are classed four or five star and boast consistently high customer satisfaction ratings. What puts this range of properties head and shoulders above the rest is the attention to detail, the decor, the cuisine and last but not least, the service."

• New for this year is the ability to be able to select your seat on the plane for both legs of the flight
  
• Flexible durations with seven, nine, 10, 11 and 12 night holidays possible
  
• Key destinations include : Balearics, Spain, Madeira, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Tunisia, Mexico, Goa

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."

• Kuoni organises sightseeing an activities such as the Great Wall of China walk, Orangutan orphanage visit in Malaysia and terracotta warrior visit in China
  
• Look out for honeymoon deals, early bird savers and free night offers
  
• Key destinations include : Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia

They say: "Beachcomber Tours is dedicated to Mauritius and the Seychelles. Take advantage of our first hand experience and unrivalled knowledge – all we do is Mauritius and the Seychelles, so we really know what we’re talking about and you’ll be hard pushed to find this anywhere else."

• If you’ve stayed in a Beachcomber Tours resort in the last five years you are offered a loyalty discount of your next holiday
  
• Beachcomber Tours owns the Sainte Anne resort, which is the only hotel on the private paradise island of Sainte Anne in the Seychelles
  
• Key destinations include : Royal Palm, Dinarobin, Paradis, Shandrami, Tou des Biches, Le Victoria, Le Canonnier, Le Mauricia, Sainte Anne

They say: "This brochure offers the best-loved and most desirable hotels in destinations and resorts all over Europe and Morocco. We can also organise exclusive experiences such as a 4×4 safari to Vesuvius with a volcanologist, a personal shopper in Paris, or even truffle hunting in Croatia. Let your Kuoni personal travel advisors arrange it all for you."

• Complimentary lounges at many airports in the UK
  
• Your Kuoni concierge can organise eveything from a table in the best restaurant to tickets to the opera
  
• Key destinations include : Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Morocco, Cyprus, Turkey and Croatia

They say: "There are places in this world that are truly inspiring; from the awesome majesty of the ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra, to the calm and tranquility of cruising along the ‘life giving’ River Nile. With Bales you can wonder at the iconic temples at Abu Simbel combined with the colours and spectacle of Oman. There are so many exotic places to explore."

We say: "Bales combines the most varied areas of Egypt, Morocco and Arabia in one tantalising brochure offering everything from hot air balloon flights to watch the sunrise in Luxor, to relaxing breaks in top class hotels in Oman."

• You can specify hotels and departure dates, as well as mode and class of transport
  
• Join a ready-planned luxury escorted tour or get Bales to tailormake your voyage
  
• New for 2009 includes Four Seasons Hotels added to the portfolio, walking tours in Jordan and cookery classes in Marrakech

They say: "From the icy grandeur of the Yukon to the wilderness retreats of British Columbia, Canada and Alaska offer astounding beauty and a fascinating heritage for you to explore with Bales."

We say: "You can join a tour or you can let Bales tailor-make your holiday picking out just the elements that you want. So if it’s whale watching off Vancouver Island followed by a four star hotel in Montreal, topped off with a cruise on the Alaskan waterways, it’s all possible."

• Group sizes on the tours are kept between 12 and 18. Holiday extensions are based on two minimun.
  
• Look out for holidays flagged as being particularly suitable for families
  
• New destinations for 2009 include the self drive British Columbia wine route tour, Humber Valley Resort at Deer Lake and Prince Edward Island

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."

• All Bales holidays include scheduled flights and this year include all UK and overseas airport taxes and full surcharges
  
• Solo travellers on escorted tours can choose to share with a fellow traveller, or pay a single supplement for their own room
  
• New for 2009: Discover China best value highlights tour, a chance to stay in the temples of the Mount Koya or go on a Bassac Mekong Delta cruises

They say: "From ‘must do’ sights such like the mighty Taj Mahal to the spectacle and colours of Rajasthan, the rich wildlife and spiritualism of Ladakh and the remoteness of Nepal, all these Indian destinations are just waiting to be explored by you."

We say: "This brochure covers North India, South India, the Himalayan Kingdoms as well as Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With Bales’ luxury style, you could find yourself living like a Maharajah in a Rajasthani Palace, photographing elephants in the Periyar National Park or taking a houseboat to discover the Kerala backwaters."

• Look out for recommended hotels for relaxing and resting
  
• Accommodation rich in local history and architecturally designated as heritage hotels are included in the brochure
  
• New ideas for 2009 include the Golden Chariot train voyage and the little visited area of Orissa on the north eastern shores of India

They say: "See Africa your way. From the landscapes of the southern Cape to the beguiling savannahs of the Masai Mara, this region offers astounding natural beauty and fascinating heritage. As a family owned business operating to Africa since 1970, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional personal service in order to provide you with a holiday that includes all of the locations, wildlife, architecture, cuisine, accommodation and experiences that you could possibly want."

We say: "Focussing on South Africa, southern Africa, East Africa and Mali, there’s lots here for anyone planning a safari, cultural tour or sightseeing journey in Africa. The holiday style is quality, service and personalisation – this is not a brochure for those on a backpacker’s budget."

• covers South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethopia and Mali

• safaris, game reserves, wildlife, lodge stays, the Garden Route and South Africa’s Winelands, rail journeys, deserts, savannah and coastlines