Find your holiday to The Dominican Republic

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."

They say: "We offer over 50 destinations with flights from 24 regional airports. We aim to offer han-picked and value-packed holidays to sunshine destinations such as Spain, the Spanish Islands and Greece as well as longhaul to Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Florida."

We say: "New for 2009 is the Portland Direct Holidays best value hotel selection including the Lara Beach hotel in Lara, Turkey offering seven nights’ fully inclusive from just £545 per person. There’s also the VIP collection offering luxury hotels, so there’s something for every budget."

They say: "Travel with Thomson BeachClub and you’ll be putting your feet up in a luxury 4 or 5 star hotel. From action-packed activities to indulgent relaxation amenities all on tap, our exclusive BeachClub hotels have something for everyone. From water sports and fitness to swimming pools and beach life – it’s all on your doorstep."

We say: "BeachClub is part of Thomson’s Premier range. BeachClub hotels are picked to offer a blend of activities and relaxation. They’re all 4 or 5 star, All inclusive, and right on the beach. Destinations include Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Greece, and further afield Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic."

They say: "Following the success in 2008 of the all inclusive cruises aboard the Marco Polo cruise ship, we are offering an extended collection of journeys to Europe and further afield for 2009."

We say: "All coastal corners of the cruising globe are covered, with voyages around the British Isles, Europe, South and Central America, the Caribbean, West Indies, Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. The best thing is many of the departures set sail from London Tilbury docks."

This brochure really is the stuff of dreams, with gorgeously exotic destinations featuring throughout this Faraway Shores brochure from Thomson. There are several new destinations too, including Aruba, Cuba and Sri Lanka.

• Loads of holiday options including resort stays, escorted tours and safaris
  
• Try some new activities, such as hot air balloon safari and scuba diving
  
• A collection of luxury spa hotels you’ll love to relax in

They say: "We’ll burst the tourist bubble and show you the real world of the Americas. Small scale accommodation and transport with a local flair are all a big part of the GAP experience."

We say: "This brochure includes some well thought out family adventures such as the week in Cuba that’ll have you driving vintage cars through Havana and boating through grottos. If you’re feeling adventurous you can explore the Antarctica in the newly refurbished boat MS Expedition."

• Choose your comfort zone from budget and standard to comfort and superior
  
• Special festival departures including the Qoylluriti Festival in Peru and Easter celebrations in Guatemala
  
• Totally unique experiences include be a cosmonaut for the day and a zero gravity adventure in the USA

Here’s the first edition of the Thomson Summer Collection for 2009 sunshine holidays. All your favourite destinations feature, from the Balearics and Spain to Greece and Italy.

• Travel Advisors in many resorts are on hand to help
  
• Flexible durations from one to 99 nights
  
• Premier Collection offers affordable luxury hotels
  
• Thomson Gold offers tailormade holidays for couples