Luxury holiday brochure selection

They say: "We deliver a premium service and are passionate about using the best hotels in the finest surroundings for your luxury holiday."

We say: "A hip brochure that really does have the best of the best hotels. It’s luxury all the way, whether you fancy sitting back and relaxing on an Orient Express voyage or the thrill of touring around Lake Como driving a Ferrari."

• World Class offers in this brochure include free nights, honeymoon gifts, food and beverage offers and more
  
• Look out for exclusive Kuoni client features, such as access to the VIP lounge at Venice airport for your return, making your travelling even more comfortable
  
• The Kuoni premium service offers individual advice and tailor made itineraries

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

Kuoni understands why you travel and these luxury tours and holidays offer intrigue, excitement and relaxation too.

This brochure covers Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Jordan, UAE, Oman and Syria.

• The premium service from Kuoni means the best hotels in the finest surroundings
  
• Create the perfect holiday from scratch – Kuoni will take care of it all
  
• Look out for Kuoni Plus offers including earlybird savings and upgrades on rooms and flights
  
• Kuoni has put together special family hols

They say: "Beachcomber is dedicated to Mauritius and the Seychelles and we own every hotel featured here. Take advantage of our first hand knowledge – it’s something you’ll find hard to get with anyone else offering holidays to these much-loved destinations."

We say: "A small, but perfectly formed brochure showcasing a collection of very luxurious spa resort hotels on the paradise islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles. So much more than just a hotel company though, as Beachcomber will organise everything from your flights and accommodation to creating your perfect wedding day or honeymoon."

• Beachcomber was the first company to have a hotel on Mauritius and the company now has a choice of eight luxury hotels
  
• In the Seychelles Beachcomber owns the exclusive Sainte Anne Resort and Spa – the only hotel on the private island
  
• Holidays have been selected for family fun, romance, land and water activities and spa retreats or even all of the above

Kuoni has put together a rather fine collection of luxury hotels for holidays on the edges of lakes or high up in the spirit-lifting mountains.

There are lots of ideas covering Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, northern Europe and western Canada too.

• Look out for Kuoni Exclusives with special inclusions just for UK Kuoni clients
  
• Profit from Kuoni’s many earlybird savers
  
• Lots of themed holidays including family friendly, city breaks and well-being holidays

They say: "Uncommercialised, untouched and unspoilt, Corsica is without doubt a beautiful and bewitching place, seducing every visitor who holidays on the island. Look out for our Premier Collection, offering superb locations, awe inspirign views, generous grounds and superior facilities."

We Say: "It’s the unspoilt nature of Corsica that really appeals, as it is still one of the wildest and most beautiful places in the Med. Explore beaches, dramatic mountains, crystal waters, gorges and caves the length and breadth of the island."

• Free welcome packs for all staying in self-catering accommodation
  
• Free child seats, cots and high chairs
  
• Hotels offered range from family runs auberges to more luxurious four star hotels

Kuoni understands why we travel – it’s as simple as that. Kuoni wants to help you have the best holiday when you head half the way around the world, so you can rely on Kuoni.

• Kuoni is dedicated to offering all clients a premium service
  
• Over 100 years’ experience in organising holidays
  
• Let Kuoni Concierge organise those little extra touches such as dinner reservations and exclusive tours

They say: "CV Travel’s Mediterranean portfolio encompasses grand houses in Andalucia, surrounded by lawned grounds, mature gardens and an inviting swimming pool, to stylishly minimalist villas in Ibiza, funky fincas in Mallorca, and superb homes on the Algarve. Our villas are situated in some of the most enchanting coastal and countryside locations, and many are perfect for large groups to enjoy, whilst others are romantic hideaways."

• CV Travel representatives are all English-speaking and live full time in Spain and Portugal
  
• You can opt for a cook service in many villas including some of the most luxurious properties
  
• Key destinations include : Andalucia, Costa de la Luz, Ibiza, Mallorca, Algarve, Monchique and Costa Azul

Kuoni’s ever popular World Class brochure is released for the 2009 holiday season and features all the luxury longhaul locations you’d expect from the experts – from the Caribbean and US, to the Indian Ocean and Arabia.

• Concierge service from Kuoni means that everything you need will be taken care of in advance
  
• Free private airport transfers in the UK for holidays of 14 nights or more
  
• Many child places are at -50% off
  
• Totally tailormade holidays just for you

They Say: "CV Travel’s portfolio of elegant villas and peaceful riads in Morocco has grown over recent years to include hotels in other North African countries and in Arabia.

From renowned, ultra modern 5 star hotels to unique eco-lodges, and from the contemporary chic to intriguing desert retreats, our collection of hotels are not only situated in some of the most enthralling historical lands, but also cater for every type of holiday requirement. Our collection also includes exclusive beachside havens, offering spa treatments, innovative cuisine and stunning infinity pools."

• English speaking staff are employed in resort to help you with the best local tips
  
• You can choose private taxi transfers or let CV Travel arrange car hire for you
  
• Key destinations include : Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Oman and Dubai

Kuoni’s Far East 2009/2010 travel brochure covers all the favourite destinations, from Thai hideaway holidays to fully escorted luxury tours of China. These holiday ideas offer you the chance to come face-to-face with some of nature’s finest sights.

• Kuoni offers a premium service, aiming for pure perfection in organising your holiday
  
• The 24 hour helpline is there to help you in case of need
  
• Kuoni will compile all your holiday elements to create an itinerary tailored just for you

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

Kuoni’s 2009 Italy brochure has a wide range of holiday ideas for exploring and lapping up the luxury of Italy. There are hotels to all areas from the lakes and islands, to beaches and city breaks.

• Kuoni offers a premium service to all clients, with a commitment to your satifaction
  
• Over 100 years’ experience in the travel industry
  
• All holidays to Italy can be tailor made to suit your desired itinerary

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

This latest edition of the America and Canada brochure from Kuoni also includes Hawaii and Alaska. All that remains for you to do is decide where you’d like to go and Kuoni will put everything together for you.

• The Kuoni Concierge is on hand to arrange every detail of your dream holiday
  
• Premium upgrades available for those high flyers
  
• Weddings and honeymoons are offered at many of the destinations featured

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: "CV Travel’s heartland is Corfu, where the company started as Corfu Villas in 1972 with a handful of properties at Nissaki and Kommeno. These days, CV Travel’s Greek Islands portfolio numbers about 120 carefully selected villas, for the most part along the north east coast, in locations that vary between beachfront and mountainside. There are a few stunning villas in the centre of the island and on the west coast too.

The portfolio encompasses small hideaways for two to spacious villas accommodating one or more families, from cosy converted traditional Greek stonehouses to stylish homes and even an entire village, the beautifully restored, Rou Estate."

• Flight inclusive or accommodation only options to suit your needs
  
• Book car hire, boat hire and local chefs through CV Travel
  
• Key destinations include : Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada (Lefkas), Kefalonia, Crete & Mykonos

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

When it comes to all things Gambian, Gambia Experience from the award-winning Serenity Holidays, has all the inside knowledge.

Gambia is a great holiday destination with fantastic winter sun, uncrowded sandy beaches, unspoilt and uncommercialised yet English-speaking and just six hours from the UK.

• Holidays from three to 14 nights or longer
  
• 21 of the finest properties in the Gambia on offer
  
• Specialist tours and excursions
  
• Group discounts available
  
• New Sandele Bay Eco-Retreat

They say: "Exclusive locations, manicured grounds and glamorous pools – they’re the hallmarks of a Platinum property. Each one is either 4 or 5 star and they’ve all been rated ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ by at least 90 per cent of our customers. In fact, with this range the only thing that isn’t at the top end of the scale is the price tag."

We say: "160 pages of modern, upmarket hotels, mostly beachside (& including the Thomson Exclusive Sensatori Resort). Flights range from short hops to Spain or the Algarve, or further away to the Caribbean or Indian Ocean. Keep an eye out for holiday enhancements such as priority transfers and extra luggage allowance."

• Algarve, the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Indian Ocean too
  
• includes lots of options for weddings and honeymoons
  
• flexible – pick the duration to suit you
  
• 20kg baggage allowance
  
• allocated seats on included flights, no scrummage required!

They say: "First class trips to India with escorted groups, private journeys and tailor-made voyages on offer. Cox and Kings carefully selects Tour Managers for their travel experience and organisational skills. Your Tour Manager will meet your group on arrival in the Indian Subcontinent and will escort you throughout your journey."

• Most sightseeing on private journeys is accompanied by your own private, English-speaking local guide
  
• Regional connecting flights in the UK and flight upgrades are available through Cox and Kings
  
• Key destinations include : the Himalayas, North India and Bhutan, South India and Goa, the Maldives and Sri Lanka

The Kuoni Africa 2009 brochure is a beautifully produced brochure with stunning photography that’ll have you itching to explore the vast African continent. Destinations featured go from Kenya, Botswana and Madagascar to South Africa, Rwanda and Tanzania.

• All Kuoni clients can benefit from a Kuoni Concierge who will help you with all your travel wishes and ideas
  
• Kuoni ‘Perfect Moments’ offer the most memorable and unique holiday moments for you to enjoy
  
• Kuoni always uses scheduled airlines and flight upgrades are possible

They say: "CV Travel’s carefully selected collection of villas in the Caribbean ranges from simple, traditional cottages to exceptional staffed villas, stunning plantation houses, estates and even private islands. Many of the villas boast a private cook, all have swimming pools, and many are situated close to the white beaches that so epitomise the Caribbean. Also included in our Caribbean portfolio are many of the region’s best hotels, inns and villa resorts."

• Look out for accommodation recommendations for fans of golf and scuba diving
  
• Two centre holidays can be organised, given the proximity of the islands
  
• Key destinations include : Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, Tobago, Grenada, The Grenadines, Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, Nevis, Anguilla and St Barths

They say: "The CV Travel Italy portfolio includes elegant villas in the undulating countryside of Tuscany, renovated farmhouses and even an entire hamlet, the Borgo San Biagio, in Umbria, quirky towers for two on the stunning Amalfi Coast and unique trulli houses in Puglia, where the olive groves look like puffs of green in this flatter landscape."

• The brochure features recommendations for honeymoons, weddings, families and designer chic properties
  
• An in-house cook service is available for many of the properties featured and all have a swimming pool
  
• Key destinations include : Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Ponza and Amalfi

They say: "CV Travel’s worldwide portfolio reflects the essence of existing countries such as South Africa, where properties range from rustic staffed lodges on the edge of Kruger National Park, to stunning modern villas on the coast near Cape Town. In colourful Brazil, exquisite beach houses, chic cliff top hideaways and colonial city pads make up the collection, whilst sumptuous villas in enviable locations offering the highest standard of accommodation and staffing typify our Thailand collection.

Furthermore, CV Travel offers traditional houses and villas with staff in India and Sri Lanka, and houses that optimise the great outdoors in New Zealand, in the heart of the Southern Lakes."

• Book flight inclusive holidays or accommodation only – the choice is yours
  
• CV Travel will help you book add ons such as car hire and hot air balloon rides
  
• Key destinations : South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand

They say: "The CV Travel France portfolio includes renovated mas and elegant châteaux in Provence, stylish villas on the Côte d’Azur, and inviting homes in The Dordogne. Many of these are ideal for large groups of families and friends, whilst others are peaceful havens for couples. Furthermore, almost all enjoy swimming pools, and many quite exceptional views. New for this year is the addition of villas in Corsica."

• Maid service is included with all villas featured
  
• Local CV Travel staff are all full time residents who are passionate about where they live and can tell you all you need to know to make the most of the local area
  
• Key destinations include : Corsica, Côte d’Azur, Provence and the Dordogne