4 holidays Winter sunshine and 4-star comfort in Malta from just £179 including 3-days FREE car hire Take a break from cold grey days and fly south to the blue skies of sunny Malta.

Stay at the 4-star Ramla Bay Resort for up to 3 weeks for less than £ 10.50 a day*.

Only Mercury Direct can offer Lifeboat readers this kind of superb value on an exclusive winter holiday.

The Ramla Bay, a highly regarded resort hotel, is situated on a secluded peninsula on the northern coast of Malta, facing the picturesque islands of Gozo private facilities and are and Comino. air-conditioned.

Within easy reach of some of Malta's loveliest beaches and the typical village of Mellieha, it is an ideal centre for exploring the islands using the self drive car provided The Resort has its own 350m stretch of coastline incorporating a charming natural sandy beach. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a restaurant, bar and entertainment.

Comfortable twin bedded rooms with balconies all have LOOK WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: • Return scheduled flights from Gatwick (other airports at a supplement).

• Transfers in Malta.

• Breakfast daily.

• AH rooms with balcony, private facilities and air-conditioning.

• Entertainment at hotel.

• Services of our courier.

• 3 days free car hire.

SPECIAL OFFER j FOR LIFEBOAT READERS OF OPTIONAL THREE COURSE DINNER FOR | ONLY £5 NIGHTLY.

For further details call us on 01580 715333 or complete and post the coupon 1 WEEK FROM £179 2 WEEKS FROM £219 DEPARTURES SEPTEMBER 2000 - APRIL 2001 3RD WEEK FREE* Scheduled day flights from Gahvick Also fiwm I Icatlitxtu. Manchcsior. Birmingham. Hnsiol, Glasgow, Last Midlands & Stnnsied at a supplement *App!ies 1/11 )0-22/4/01 Mercury Direct, Ref LBRB 1, The Hill Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3ST Name Address DPlease tick ihi-. bo* if you da not wish to receive mailing* on other offers 01 --en ices.