In its 26th year, the family-run specialist tour operator announces the launch of its new 2009 brochure to Italy. The usual selection of high quality properties, spread over 12 Italian regions, are featured, but, with the following simple message, it is meeting, head-on, recent adverse travel industry publicity, and the �credit-crunch�:

� Total Financial and Holiday SECURITY After various high-profile failures, Cottages to Castles emphasises the fact that is a fully bonded company via its ATOL licence and its membership of ABTOT. Therefore, it will not leave any client stranded, or losing money, for any type of booked holiday service, in the unlikely event of its failure.

� 95% of 2009 PRICES LOWER than 2008 Despite adverse currency movements, and thanks to its long experience in the Italian self-catering market, Cottages to Castles is bucking the trend and has actually reduced most of its prices. They now start at �10.00 per person per night.

� Guaranteed NO Surcharges No client will be surcharged for any fuel or currency fluctuations, and that�s a promise.

� Guaranteed NO Hidden Extras Charges like final cleaning and linen are all now included.

� Total Product Knowledge and Quality Guarantee If clients wish to speak to someone who has recently seen the property in which they are interested, they need just ask - Cottages to Castles is not a listings agency accepting unchecked descriptions and photos, quite the contrary, they present their properties fairly and realistically and stand by them.

Gerry Smith, Sales Manager at Cottages to Castles, says, �With all the uncertainty in the financial markets and with banks, the world over, it is very important for people to know that, if they book with us, their money and their holiday is safe in the event of our failure. This was plainly not the case with XL Holidays. In the UK many people are struggling to make ends meet, just to pay their monthly bills, and yet a good proportion of them will sacrifice other expenses in order to afford a holiday. A holiday, quite rightly, is very important to them, they deserve it, and it is therefore absolutely crucial that they know that Cottages to Castles will not let them down � this is our primary message with the launch of our new brochure. And then, to help them along even more, we�ve even lowered our prices to make our wonderful villas even more affordable in these trying times.�

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For further information call Cottages to Castles and ask for Gerry Smith T: 01622 775 217 E: gerry@cottagestocastles.com W: www.cottagestocastles.com