Online holiday brochures, holiday offers and holiday ideas to help you choose, plan and book your next holiday

They say: "There’s no better way to see France than by Eurostar and TGV. We’ve made the most of this multi-faceted country by offering you a whole range of inspirational holiday ideas, along with the comfort and convenience of high-speed train travel and a superb choice of hand-picked 2, 3 and 4-star hotels.

We say: "It’s not just the Francophiles who’ll love this brochure, as new for this year are trips into Belgium too. Your holidays are simply and efficiently organised without fuss by train, meaning no airport hassles and no traffic jams."

• Loads of new destinations for 2009 including Limoges, Reims, Bayonne, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Monaco, Basque Country Tour and the Allier Gorges Tour
  
• All FTS holidays can be combined with car hire
  
• Travel pack containing tickets, hotel vouchers and itinerary is sent to every passenger

They say: "We always find ourselves struggling to find the words that do justice to describe Australian adventures – whether it’s coming face to face with a crocodile in Kakadu National Park or the colours of the Great Barrier Reef. There’s only one way to understand how amazing Australia is and that’s to go there yourself."

We say: "A myriad of ways to see mainland Australia and Tasmania. You could be driving down the Great Ocean Road on a self-drive Oz tour or climbing Cradle Mountain in Tasmania on a group escorted adventure tour. Travelbag can also organise worldwide stopovers to break up that long journey."

• Accommodation highlights include favourite, boutique and premier options
  
• Independent, self-guided or escorted tours on offer
  
• Departures to Australia 18 different UK airports

They say: "Many of these tours are onboard MS Expedition, our brand new ship which will take you by sea to remote destinations that have inspired explorers for centuries."

We say: "This specialist brochure has serious expeditions to follow in the spirit of Shackleton in Antarctica or even discover the Norwegian fjords and track polar bears. There are also marine adventures that include family sailings round the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands and even tall ship sailing in Brazil."

• For every person who books with G.A.P in 2009, the company will plant a tree as their commitment to sustainable tourism
  
• All cabins on MS Expedition have been refurbished and offer seas views with various cabin standards available
  
• Tours include many off and onshore excursions, often to get up close to the wildlife with a local expert

They say: "One visit to Turkey will not be enough. It’ll leave you wanting more as you discover one extraordinary place after another. All the places have one thing in common – the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country."

We say: "This Turkey specialist offers exclusive self-catering accommodation on the Aegean coast a welcome change from other overdeveloped and touristy resorts."

• Beach villas and resorts are available for any duration on any arrival day
  
• All Artemis resorts are based around the Turkish town of Didim, just one hour from Bodrum and its airport
  
• Many villas benefit from free courtesy bus three times a day

They say: "Exodus doesn’t offer traditional ski or snowboard holidays. The company prides itself on offering alternative ways to enjoy the snow. It’s the same snow, just a different location."

We say: "Take to the white stuff on snowshoes, go cross country skiing in Sweden, drive a snowmobile in Finland or even drive a husky-drawn sledge to some hidden gems of mainland Europe and Scandinavia. Kids, adults and sporty types will all love these snow-filled winter hols."

• The cross country skiing programme has been expanded this year to include destinations such as Varena in Italy, Seefeld in Austria, Jotuheim in Norway and Akaslompolo in Finland
  
• Many activities are actually included in the trip price making for geat value for money
  
• Accommodation is handpicked for comfort, character and warmth

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: "We are proud to present four lovely chalets and the very best food and service all in one of the finest ski areas in the world : the perfect combination for your ski holidays."

We say: "With a Purple Ski chalet holiday you’ll feel like you’re staying with friends, yet with the luxury and service of a top-class hotel. Skiing in Meribel itself is a legendary ski resort that’s part of the ever popular Three Valleys area."

• A ratio of one staff member to every three guests makes for unparalleled standards of service
  
• All chefs are qualified and professionally trained
  
• Complimentary bar with wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks and mixers

They say: "Knowing the places we visit so well, from hot surfing spots in California, to the vast untamed stretches of Alaska, is a huge reason behind our success. It means you get to share those so-called ‘small experiences’, like stepping into our fave music haunts or biting into the best burger in town."

We say: "TrekAmerica offers year round departures and over 50 itineraries encompassing north America and Mexico, aimed at young budget conscious travellers. If you’re 18-38 have a look through these tours and within a few weeks you could find yourself visiting the famous prison on Alcatraz or discovering the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palenque in Mexico."

• TrekAmerica has introduced BLT (Budget Lodging Tours) for those who don’t fancy camping, including this year’s new Canadian BLT
  
• There are hundreds of optional activities from Boogie Boarding and Blues Clubs to Snow Shoeing and Swamp Tours
  
• Numbers are limited to 13 on most TrekAmerica group tours