Weekends & short breaks holiday brochure selection

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: "We’re delighted to present our new ‘Classic Resorts and Weekends’ brochure – a collection of ‘short stories abroad’ incorporating an innovative and diverse range of city and relaxing resorts stays. All trips are underpinned by our quality, value, service and special ‘Voyages Jules Verne’ touches whether you’re interests lie in history and culture, villas and gardens, walking or cruising, music or art, exploration or relaxation we are sure that you will find something to whet your appetite for a quick sortie."

• Many tours have exclusive and spectacular events especially for Voyages Jules Verne clients
  
• Look out for early booking discounts on a number of tours
  
• Key destinations include : South Africa, Morocco, Turkey, Switzerland, Austria, Malta, Iceland and Belgium

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: "Nothing beats the fun of meeting the real Santa in his winter wonderland of Lapland. Whether you choose a day trip, a short break or a week long holiday there is plenty to keep you and the kids amused. For a really magical experience, venture into the enchanted forests of Pallas."

• Santa-academy offers free kids’ clubs for three to five year olds and six to eight year olds
  
• Seven night deals include New Year holidays and wedding packages
  
• Key destinations include : Finnish and Swedish Lapland

They say: "The Cresta Beaches brochure offers beautiful climates, sandy beaches and chic resorts which attract many visitors all year round. Whether you want a short break or a longer stay, there is a portfolio of properties and destinations that offer universal appeal to both families and couples wanting something different, from soaking up the sun in the Cote d’Azur, exploring the ancient ruins in Cyprus to sampling the golf courses of the Algarve."

• Look out for thousands of free nights available at many of the hotels featured
  
• Prebookable transfers from the train station or airport direct to your hotel available
  
• Key destinations include : Portugal, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy and France

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, short breaks and resort stays, all combined with a handpicked collection of 2, 3 and 4 star hotels. New destinations for 2010 include Rennes, Troyes, Les Sables d’Olonne, Bergerac, Cahors, Pau, Carcassonne, Marseille and a Champagne Tour."

• All FTS holidays can be combined with car hire
  
• Travel pack containing tickets, hotel vouchers and itinerary is sent to every passenger
  
• Key destinations include : Paris, Rennes, Troyes, Les Sables d’Olonne, Bergerac, Cahors, Pau, Carcassonne, Marseille and a Champagne Tour

They say: "Cresta is the Italy specialist. Whether you want a short break, a city break, a rail tour, a trip on the Orient Express, multi-centre breaks, opera trips, escorted tours or weddings, this brochure has all the options to all your favourite Italian destinations and some lesser-known places for you to discover. For each booking made you get a free travel guide so you can swot up on what see and do."

• Look out for free nights at most hotels, early booking discounts, long stay deals and room upgrade deals
  
• Pre-bookable services and experiences are available, such as private airport transfers and hire cars to wine tasting and truffle hunting
  
• Key destinations include : Sorrento, Amalfi, Tuscany, Sicily, Sardinia, Lakes Garda, Como and Maggiore, Rome, Venice and Florence

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: "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: "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: "France is still as popular as ever, with the food, drink, culture and history all attracting holidaymakers every year. We’ve picked specific hotels for our Holiday Choices, which highlights hotels offering a speciality, including Food and Wine, Spa, Golf, Chateau and Active choices. We’ve also labelled each hotel so you know which are the best for a romantic break, a family holiday or even a chateau break, for example. Travel is by your choice of air, rail, road or sea."

• Cresta offers a ‘one stop shop’ for those organising groups of 10 or more travellers
  
• Many hotels offer free child places up to a certain age and there are child discounts offered too
  
• Key destinations include : Provence, Cote d’Azur, Languedoc Rousillon, Dordogne, Atlantic Coast, the Alps, Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, Loire, Pas de Calais, Normandy and Brittany

They say: "Each hotel in the CV Travel portfolio is chosen for its style, comfort, outstanding facilities and exceptional service. The collection is diverse, ranging from small country hotels, to opulent city ones, from intriguing desert retreats to boutique hotels and from relaxing beachside havens to family-orientated hotel resorts."

• Many hotels have spas and pools, as well as exceptional views and innovative cuisine
  
• Choose from smaller boutique hotels or larger hotels with the full range of facilities
  
• Key destinations include : France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, South Africa, Mauritius

They say: "Head to Italy with Page & Moy and discover delights such as the hidden gems of Tuscany, lift the lid on the secrets of stunning Apulia and share in our passion for the undiscovered jewels of this fascinating country. We’ll introduce you to the real Italy that lies off the tourist trail just waiting to be explored."

• Fly direct with a choice of up to 20 UK regional airport departures
  
• All hotels are handpicked to offer modern comfort with a flavour of the local culture
  
• Key destinations include : Lake Como, Tuscany, Dolomites, Lake Garda, Florence, Rome, Sorrento and Amalfi

They say: "Treat yourself to a daytrip to south east Ireland taking the ferry from Fishguard. You can either take the car and go exploring, or head over on foot and take the transport provided into Wexford for shopping a visit to Kilkenny castle or even the race course. Enjoy your day, then head back over to the UK on the evening boat."

• Tickets for car and driver from £120
  
• Head over on foot from just £26
  
• Key destinations include : Rosslare, Wexford, Kilkenny

They say: "Our short breaks by Eurostar with trains direct from London and Kent offer convenience and speed of travel that is second to none. We’ve got a full range of hotels in all price categories, so whether it’s a weekend of sightseeing, shopping, relaxing or all three we’ve got all the choice you need to France and Belgium."

• A free guide book with all short break by Eurostar bookings
  
• Selected hotels offer free accommodation for one or two children when sharing a room with the parents and there are many three nights for the price of two offers throughout the brochure too
  
• Key destinations include : Paris, Versailles, the Loire, Lille, Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Ypres, Ostend and Mechelen

They say: "This small, but perfectly formed brochure contains all you need to know to book yourself a day trip to Dublin in Ireland from Holyhead on the island of Anglesey in Wales. Taking the Stena Express Fastcraft means you’re in Dublin in just 110 minutes, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a full day on the Emerald Isle. You can do sightseeing, shopping, eating and maybe even a visit to Croke Park or the National Sea Life Centre. If you show your Stena ferry tickets you can get two for one deals too."

• Onboard facilities include free WiFi, free movies, shop, kids’ entertainment and refreshments
  
• Pay an extra £15 per person and enjoy the luxury of the Stena Plus Lounge
  
• Key destinations : Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire

They say: "This brochure offers city and short breaks to the world’s favourite destinations in Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Baltics, Scandinavia, Iceland, Africa, the Middle East and North America with travel by Eurostar or air, from October 2009 right through to spring 2010."

• Loads of pre-bookable tours on offer so you know you’ll see all the main sights, even if you’re only there for a couple of nights
  
• Look out for special offers such as free nights, free child places and free room upgrades
  
• Key destinations include : Paris, Nice, Bruges, Verona, Madrid, Barcelona, Budapest, Marrakech, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Dubai and Las Vegas