Weekends & short breaks holiday brochure selection

They say: "There is no better way to see France than by train and this brochure offers a wealth of holiday options. We've got touring holidays by train, wine touring holidays to Burgundy, short breaks and resort stays, all combined with a handpicked collection of 2, 3 and 4 star hotels, self-catering apartments and motor homes too . French Travel Service offers a complete package with return train travel, hotel accommodation, all taxes and service charges, 24 hour hotline and even metro tickets to your Paris hotel included. New for 2013, you can now book self catering apartments throughout France and motorhome holidays. New destinations include Metz and Rouen."

• With each booking you'll receive a travel pack containing all your vouchers, itinerary, general information and street maps too
  
• Most of the holidays featured can be combined with car hire and offered on a hotel-only basis
  
• Key destinations include : Paris, Lille, Reims, Nantes, Strasbourg, Grenoble, Annecy, La Rochelle, Bayonne, Lourdes, Nice, Avignon, Cannes, Ajaccio and Calvi

They say: "The Stately Holiday Cottages brochure has a portfolio of beautiful properties in some of the most sought-after and beautiful regions of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Staying in a privately owned holiday home gives you complete freedom, privacy and your very own space to relax and unwind. Many provide an eclectic mix of styles and the range of properties is so varied with gatehouses, lodges, converted stables, secluded cottages and even city apartments. The priority is always quality of furnishings, efficient local management and of course, the right location."

• Rental charges include maid service and cleaning, bed linen, towels, gas, electricity and any pool maintenance
  
• New properties for 2013 include a former schoolhouse in South Ayrshire, cottages in the Lincolnshire Wolds, a loft in Shropshire, two cottages in Wiltshire and golf lodges on the Suffolk/Essex border
  
• Key destinations include : Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, Northumberland, County Durham, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, Cotswolds, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Norfolk, Isle of Wight, Sussex, London, Scottish Borders, Perthshire, County Tyrone, County Fermanagh, Conwy, Gwynedd and Powys

They say: "This brochure makes planning your holiday to Ireland easy. We have a handpicked selection of hotels throughout Ireland all available for short breaks, overnight stays on touring holidays or longer holidays. Stena has also teamed up with B&B Ireland to offer hundreds of accredited bed and breakfast options, from just £59 per adult per night with ferry, accommodation and breakfast included – prefect for a touring holiday exploring the Emerald Isle. Look out for starred accommodation for that extra touch in the Luxury Collection. By taking a combined travel and hotel break with Stena Line crossings included, you are guaranteed the best value."

• Many of the hotels featured offer three nights for the price of two deals available all year round
  
• Free ferry travel for kids between the ages of 0 and 14 go free when passengers in the car and many of the hotels charge no extra, only the breakfast fee
  
• Key destinations include: Dublin, Drogheda, Bray, Rosslare, Dundalk, Wexford, Kilkenny, Cork, Kinsale, Waterford, Limerick, Sligo and Galway

They say: "Booking a short break in the UK, Europe or beyond is the perfect pick-me-up and here at AA Getaways we're delighted to announce the return of our favourite offers. These include the up to half price sale on Eurostar breaks with three nights away from just £99, as well as great value breaks to Italy, early booking savings on Portugal and UK breaks by rails, plus lots of free night deals on winter sun, cultural city breaks, Spain and Europe by car. Whatever short break or holiday you're looking for in Europe with travel buy train, car or plane we've got a top deal for you."

• 'Arts and Culture' specials in this brochure with trips to coincide with exhibitions and events around Europe
  
• Lots of new destinations for 2012/2013 including Boston, New York, Valencia and Essaouira
  
• Key destinations include: Paris, Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, Boulogne, Le Touquet, Nice, Sorrento, Venice, Prague, Helsinki, Barcelona, Valletta, York, Edinburgh and London

They say: "This brochure gathers together a collection of 'short stories abroad' with an innovative and diverse range of guided city and relaxing resort stays of three to nine nights. All holidays are underpinned with the Voyages Jules Verne quality value and service. We also have those special touches that'll delight you if you're interested in history, culture, art, gardens, walking, music, relaxation or cruises. Holidays start from £345 per person for a four night escorted break to Marrakech in Morocco with sightseeing tours included."

• Voyages Jules Verne offers a 'Private Journey' service so your exclusive group from two upwards can enjoy the same guided itinerary but with just your personal group
  
• Independent Arrivals – the brochure includes a range of 'land only' arrangements with reductions so you can make your own arrangements to join the group
  
• Key destinations include : Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Cyprus, Malta, Hungary, Czech Republic, Russia, Italy, France and Portugal