4-star 4 week half-board bargains from £359 • Scheduled day flights * Rooms with balcony and TV • No single supplements in winter • 1 week from £229 • 2 weeks from £279 • *3rd week free on B&B Return flights from Gatwick or from Heathrow Stansted. Manchester. Norwich. Birmingham.

Bristol, East Midlands. Exeter. Glasgow.

Southampton. Cardiff. Leeds Bradford.

Newcastle and Belfast at supplements Return transfers in Malta Malta, the friendly English speaking island in the heart of the Mediterranean, is the ideal place for year holidays. Its beaches, bays and sparkling clear blue seas make it ideal in summer, while its balmy climate with day after day of sunshine and wealth of archeological and historic treasures ensure its popularity in winter.

Why not sample its pleasures with a 4-week holiday at the 4-star Soreda Aparthotel, from only £359 with flights from your local airport.

This comfortable and spacious aparthotel, which is exclusive to Mercury Direct, occupies an enviable position in the picturesque resort of Qawra on Malta's St Pauls Bay. The Hotel has magnificent views of the bay from the terrace and the surrounding countryside yet is only a short walk from the lively centre of Bugibba. It has good facilities including both indoor and outdoor pools, rooftop sun terrace. A fully equipped gymnasium and a sauna (at a charge) and Jacuzzi are available. There is also a restaurant, 2 bars and coffee shop. All rooms have private facilities with balcony, satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe (at a charge) and tea / coffee making facilities.

*applies most airports and between Nov '03-Apr '04 Breakfast and dinner for 7. 14. 21 or 28 nights as quoted Pay 2 weeks on half board and get a 3rd week FREE on bed and breakfast * All rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV and balcony No single supplements in winter All airport taxes and security charges Experienced Malta Representative Also available All-inclusive option from only £50 per person per week in winter DEPARTURES: October '03 - October '04 BOOKING HOTLINE (quote ref LBSOZ4) 01580 715222 BROCHURE HOTLINE (quote refLBSOZ4) 01580 715333 To: Mercury Direct, The Hill, Cranbrook, Kent TN173ST Name: Address: Postcode: Pletse Kk boi il you da na weMo KeiM m«l«gi on edw f~~] Pletse L_ I a MercuiyDuect*: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK or Book online at www.mercurydirect.com/lbsoz4 m Mo.