Dear Reader

My team and I are delighted to introduce you to Sunvil, our family-run travel company.

As passionate travellers ourselves, we appreciate and understand the frustrations that booking a holiday in today's global society can bring. Choice is welcome, of course, but too much choice, plus conflicting reviews and filtered imagery, can be both confusing and overwhelming.

This is where Sunvil step in. We do not feature hundreds of destinations or thousands of properties. Our portfolio includes countries with which we have an affinity and where we have travelled extensively, and all accommodation featured has been visited and handpicked for a reason. Those properties that make the grade have been selected for their character, charm, location and levels of service. They are hotels and apartments that we would choose for ourselves and for our friends and family.

We pride ourselves on offering both a personal and a refreshingly honest style of service. We would rather lose a booking than to recommend a trip that does not suit or would not live up to expectations.

At every stage of your holiday journey – from initial enquiry to your return home – you will be supported by our team of destination experts. We enjoy nothing more than turning dreams into reality, whether that is a city break, a beach holiday or a multi-centre adventure. "Absolutely delightful... one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in... the coastal paths were excellent for walking" wrote one recent visitor, to our great pleasure.

In Portugal and the Azores, Greece, Cyprus and other favourite locations, for example, our destination knowledge goes far beyond internet searches and guidebooks. We can show you hidden gems and breath-taking view points, and also introduce you to communities and places that will turn your holiday into an unforgettable memory. Places such as Pedralva in the undiscovered westernmost part of the Algarve, Kardamili in the Greek Peloponnese and Kalopanayiotis in Cyprus will provide both the backdrop and part of the fabric of a holiday that will live on far beyond your stay.

So, next time you're planning a holiday to Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Sicily, Portugal, the Azores, Scandinavia or Latin America, do please pick up the phone to us. Tell us your must-haves and your desires, and let us do the hard work.

Call 020 8758 4722 for personal, expert travel advice to Europe and beyond.