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HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
LIGHTLINE Pilgrimages has a new holiday to the Holy Land departing May 13. Led by The Reverend Dr. Sally Welch, the trip starts with five nights in the south of the country in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, before spending four nights in a guest house by the Sea of Galilee.
Among the many highlights will be visits to the Dome of the Rock, walking the Stations of the Cross, the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Gardens of Gethsemane, Nazareth, Jericho, Mount Tabor, the site of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist, and Cana.
The group will also enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, in a traditionally-styled boat.
The holiday costs from £1,995pp (two sharing a room) which includes flights, nine nights’ full-board, all tours/entrance fees and a guide. Call 01992 576 065 (lightline.org.uk).
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT
IF YOU want to treat your mum to a UK short break this Mother’s Day, Travelodge has released 35,000 rooms for £29 during dates from March 29 – April 1.
You could stay at Edinburgh Haymarket Travelodge and take in unrivalled views of the city skyline from Edinburgh Castle or enjoy Britain’s only natural thermal waters at Bath Central Travelodge. To book, just visit: travelodge.co.uk. (Offer excludes Central London Travelodge hotels).
WYE NOT TAKE A BREAK?
THE Pilgrim Country House Hotel in the Wye Valley is offering an extended short winter break deal.
Located mid-way between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, the hotel is owned and run by 1980s England and Lions rugby star Steve Boyle.
There is a special Country Break offer currently available, which includes two nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast, with a third night’s B&B thrown in free, from £135pp (two sharing). Call 01981 540 742 or visit pilgrimhotel.co.uk