| The Maltese Islands is a paradise of five Islands | | | | and breakfast to luxury 5 star hotels and prices |
| located in the heart of the Mediterranean, two of | | | | are very reasonable. I have been fortunate |
| which are uninhabited. Malta is the main Island, | | | | enough to stay in the Radisson SAS St Georges |
| followed by Gozo and Comino which is the | | | | bay as well as the new Intercontinental on two |
| smallest of the inhabited Islands. | | | | separate vacations. Both hotels provided |
| Each of these Islands is a paradise of luxury | | | | exceptional service, and as a seasoned traveler I |
| surrounded by the clearest lush waters of the | | | | was more than happy. |
| Mediterranean. These Islands are steeped in | | | | The first vacation I took residing at the Radisson |
| history, and is one of the most Conquered places | | | | SAS I organized myself, booking the flights and |
| in the World. Its strategic position making most | | | | accommodation online. The second was for two |
| major powers envious of its position thus | | | | weeks as a package deal but both times the |
| encouraged them to try and take control. The | | | | standard of service and quality was of the highest |
| Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French and | | | | standard. |
| British have all taken turns in invading this small | | | | Package deals are popular, although most |
| Island. | | | | accommodation comes with breakfast only. This |
| This in turn has helped develop the Islands Cultural | | | | is good really because there are many places to |
| Heritage, but rest assured, even though this little | | | | eat out at very reasonable prices. |
| Country now has a multi cultural flavour, the | | | | Entertainment is also varied and abundant, with St |
| Maltese culture remains strong, as the very | | | | Julian's providing the main hub of night life on the |
| friendly and tough minded people have fought | | | | Island - Paceville, from bars and clubs to tranquil |
| bravely over the ages to hold onto their identity. | | | | waterside restaurants overlooking the harbours. |
| In amazement, considering the amount of times | | | | Gold, Silver, glassware and lace is the local |
| this small Island has been attacked, the | | | | specialty for gifts on the Island and both shops |
| infrastructure from its early days of occupation | | | | and markets offer some really good bargains, so |
| remain intact, with perfectly crafted buildings from | | | | do look around, make a point of visiting the main |
| many ages. | | | | market in Valletta which commences at the bus |
| This is why many major movies have been made | | | | station and spreads through the small side roads |
| on location in the paradise of the Mediterranean, | | | | of the Capital. |
| due to its well maintained historic infrastructure. | | | | If you travel to Malta in the winter months or |
| Water sports are the main recreation due to its | | | | spring, you will have the opportunity to see some |
| fortunate oasis of surrounding clear blue waters; | | | | of their festivals and carnivals including the week |
| you can find almost every imaginable type of | | | | long carnival in March, which are all heavily |
| water sport on these Islands. They do have a | | | | supported by the friendly and generous people of |
| few sandy beaches, which have been man made | | | | Malta, an experience which should not be missed. |
| by importing sand from the Sahara and St | | | | Malta is ideal for families, couples or individual |
| Georges bay is the latest addition to these | | | | travelers alike, offering an inviting location with |
| facilities. | | | | varied activities and temperate climate for all. |
| Accommodation here is plentiful; from basic bed | | | | |