By Christine M. Soltis
Malta
Malta
Malta
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The Three CitiesPhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority/Clive Vella -
Verdala Castle GardenPhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority/Clive Vella -
DivingPhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority/Karin Brussaard -
Roman VillaPhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority -
Auberge de CastillePhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority/Clive Vella -
Carnival in MaltaPhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority/Mario Galea -
Fireworks Festival at the Grand HarbourPhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority -
Luzzu Boat Harbour CruisePhoto By: Malta Tourism Authority/Vanicsek Péter
Envision endless islets and beautiful natural coves surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Experience blue lagoons, golden sands, red sands and azure seas. Explore a rich history via temples, medieval buildings and churches. All of this equals an island country full of exploration; Malta is your destination.
Malta International Airport (MLA) is the primary airport to guide you there. Utilize the following link from EscapeWizard.com to book your next flight: (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). And don’t forget EscapeWizard.com hotel accommodations at the provided link: (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
With a whole country island to tour, EscapeWizard.com recommends a start in the capital city of Valletta. Known as one of the most concentrated historical places in the world, Valletta was created after an unsuccessful invasion by the Ottoman Empire centuries ago. EscapeWizard.com suggests taking a stroll down Republic Street, which runs the entire length of Valletta. As one of your must-stop destinations, visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral; built in the 16th century, just beneath this remarkable marble flooring are the tombstones of past European nobles. Continue your historical quest with a visit to the National War Museum, the National Museum of Archaeology and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Offering a wide range of arts and history, these museums are also housed within important historical and architectural structures. Take a walk over to the Grand Harbour, one of the world’s largest natural harbors. From here, you will see a great view of the Three Cities. Visit the Pinto Wharf, which was redeveloped and is now referred to as the Valletta Waterfront. Enjoy watching ships dock and sail through the vast expanse of water.
Next, head over to Mdina, known as the oldest city and the highest point on the island of Malta. Take on The Mdina Experience and learn their historical past and culture via an audio-visual presentation. Partake in the medieval of Mdina by visting the Mdina Dungeons just below the Magisterial Vilhena Palace. Explore vivid depictions of the past while stepping through dark, winding passageways full of enthralling stories.
Venture into the city of Rabat, the commercial center of Malta, where you can find The Museum of Roman Antiquities, also known as The Roman Villa. Rabat is important to the history and culture of Malta, housing St. Paul’s Grotto as well as other important ancient structures such as monasteries, churches and more.
The Three Cities of Malta consist of Cospicua (or Bormla), Il-Birgu (or Vittoriosa) and L-Isla (or Senglea). While in Cospicua, the largest of the three, enjoy landmarks such as the Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Margherita Lines and The Firenzuola Fortifications. EscapeWizard.com suggests that you travel next to Vittoriosa near the Grand Harbour. Notable places include the Maritime Museum, the Inquisitor’s Palace and Fort St. Angelo. Finish with Senglea, the smallest of the cities, and see the Nativity of the Madonna or enjoy spectacular views from the Safe Haven Gardens.
EscapeWizard.com believes you will find endless wonders, which are sure to please and amaze the eyes. Visit the Blue Grotto near Wied iz-Zurrieg to experience beautiful, natural caverns and other islands in the distance. Try out Calypso’s Cave, near Xaghra, which overlooks Ramla Bay’s red sands. The Azure Window is another wonder within Dwejra, consisting of notable rocky landmarks along the sea.
The Malta fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy countryside views or scuba diving on the neighboring island of Gozo. Or pack a lunch and travel to less inhabited Comino to tour the turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy the megalithic temples of both Malta and Gozo, which are UNESCO World Heritage sights. Of the seven temples, in Malta alone, see the unique creations of the Hagar Qin, Tarxien and Mnajdra.
As the day winds down, visit the Valletta shopping center and stop into a local restaurant. While traditional Maltese dishes are not served everywhere, splurge on their pastry known as pastizzi. Explore the expanse of Italian food throughout the island. Head to St. Julian’s afterwards to enjoy your nightlife in the Paceville District and have a beer at a local pub.
Just south of Sicily, Italy, the island of Malta is full of excitement and beauty. This is the place you have long dreamt to be.
Malta International Airport (MLA) is the primary airport to guide you there. Utilize the following link from EscapeWizard.com to book your next flight: (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). And don’t forget EscapeWizard.com hotel accommodations at the provided link: (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
With a whole country island to tour, EscapeWizard.com recommends a start in the capital city of Valletta. Known as one of the most concentrated historical places in the world, Valletta was created after an unsuccessful invasion by the Ottoman Empire centuries ago. EscapeWizard.com suggests taking a stroll down Republic Street, which runs the entire length of Valletta. As one of your must-stop destinations, visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral; built in the 16th century, just beneath this remarkable marble flooring are the tombstones of past European nobles. Continue your historical quest with a visit to the National War Museum, the National Museum of Archaeology and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Offering a wide range of arts and history, these museums are also housed within important historical and architectural structures. Take a walk over to the Grand Harbour, one of the world’s largest natural harbors. From here, you will see a great view of the Three Cities. Visit the Pinto Wharf, which was redeveloped and is now referred to as the Valletta Waterfront. Enjoy watching ships dock and sail through the vast expanse of water.
Next, head over to Mdina, known as the oldest city and the highest point on the island of Malta. Take on The Mdina Experience and learn their historical past and culture via an audio-visual presentation. Partake in the medieval of Mdina by visting the Mdina Dungeons just below the Magisterial Vilhena Palace. Explore vivid depictions of the past while stepping through dark, winding passageways full of enthralling stories.
Venture into the city of Rabat, the commercial center of Malta, where you can find The Museum of Roman Antiquities, also known as The Roman Villa. Rabat is important to the history and culture of Malta, housing St. Paul’s Grotto as well as other important ancient structures such as monasteries, churches and more.
The Three Cities of Malta consist of Cospicua (or Bormla), Il-Birgu (or Vittoriosa) and L-Isla (or Senglea). While in Cospicua, the largest of the three, enjoy landmarks such as the Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Margherita Lines and The Firenzuola Fortifications. EscapeWizard.com suggests that you travel next to Vittoriosa near the Grand Harbour. Notable places include the Maritime Museum, the Inquisitor’s Palace and Fort St. Angelo. Finish with Senglea, the smallest of the cities, and see the Nativity of the Madonna or enjoy spectacular views from the Safe Haven Gardens.
EscapeWizard.com believes you will find endless wonders, which are sure to please and amaze the eyes. Visit the Blue Grotto near Wied iz-Zurrieg to experience beautiful, natural caverns and other islands in the distance. Try out Calypso’s Cave, near Xaghra, which overlooks Ramla Bay’s red sands. The Azure Window is another wonder within Dwejra, consisting of notable rocky landmarks along the sea.
The Malta fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy countryside views or scuba diving on the neighboring island of Gozo. Or pack a lunch and travel to less inhabited Comino to tour the turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy the megalithic temples of both Malta and Gozo, which are UNESCO World Heritage sights. Of the seven temples, in Malta alone, see the unique creations of the Hagar Qin, Tarxien and Mnajdra.
As the day winds down, visit the Valletta shopping center and stop into a local restaurant. While traditional Maltese dishes are not served everywhere, splurge on their pastry known as pastizzi. Explore the expanse of Italian food throughout the island. Head to St. Julian’s afterwards to enjoy your nightlife in the Paceville District and have a beer at a local pub.
Just south of Sicily, Italy, the island of Malta is full of excitement and beauty. This is the place you have long dreamt to be.
Hotels in Malta
By D. Gregory Perrin
InterContinental Malta
Saint George's Bay, Saint Julien's, STJ, Malta
Saint George's Bay, Saint Julien's, STJ, Malta
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ExteriorPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Presidential SuitePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
PoolPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Club RoomPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Bay ArenaPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Deluxe RoomPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
InterContinental Beach ClubPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Cynergi Health & Fitness CentrePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
The InterContinental Malta is an excellent hotel option while traveling in the city of Saint Julien’s. This waterfront property offers all the luxuries you would ever want as well as a private beach. The hotel’s 451 guestrooms and 33 suites give plenty of room to accommodate a large number of travelers in the area. The friendly hotel staff will greet you upon check-in which is at 3 p.m. local time or after on the date of arrival into the city. The staff can accommodate guests speaking in any of the following languages: Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Maltese, Dutch, Russian, Serbian, Turkish, and Chinese.
The hotel offers a number of different room options to accommodate parties of any size. There is a color television in each room with cable and the option to purchase pay-per-view movies. Guests with children can utilize the option to have in-room video games to keep the kids occupied. There is high speed internet in each room for a minimal fee each night. Other features of the rooms include a coffee maker and mini-bar. The hotel offers electrical converters for guests with electronics that are from the United States or other countries with different plugs.
The InterContinental has a slue of amenities that guests can take advantage of to pamper themselves while in Malta. Firstly, EscapeWizard.com wants to remind you that on Malta the currency used is the Euro. The hotel offers currency exchange on-site for the convenience of vacationers.
The hotel knows that fitness is one of the most important aspects in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, they don’t hold back one bit. The facility offers a fitness center that is truly amazing. There are approximately 70 cardiovascular machines available, a free weight room, pools (indoor and outdoor), sauna and plenty of other options that guests can use to keep up with their normal workout routines.
There are even more options available to guests. There is also barbeque grills available for parties or for any guest. Ladies in the hotel can utilize the beauty salon to get their hair done, or other services.
In conclusion, the InterContinental Malta will not disappoint. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends booking your next stay at this hotel through us. You can click this link to start your search through many of the top travel websites available on the internet (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
The hotel offers a number of different room options to accommodate parties of any size. There is a color television in each room with cable and the option to purchase pay-per-view movies. Guests with children can utilize the option to have in-room video games to keep the kids occupied. There is high speed internet in each room for a minimal fee each night. Other features of the rooms include a coffee maker and mini-bar. The hotel offers electrical converters for guests with electronics that are from the United States or other countries with different plugs.
The InterContinental has a slue of amenities that guests can take advantage of to pamper themselves while in Malta. Firstly, EscapeWizard.com wants to remind you that on Malta the currency used is the Euro. The hotel offers currency exchange on-site for the convenience of vacationers.
The hotel knows that fitness is one of the most important aspects in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, they don’t hold back one bit. The facility offers a fitness center that is truly amazing. There are approximately 70 cardiovascular machines available, a free weight room, pools (indoor and outdoor), sauna and plenty of other options that guests can use to keep up with their normal workout routines.
There are even more options available to guests. There is also barbeque grills available for parties or for any guest. Ladies in the hotel can utilize the beauty salon to get their hair done, or other services.
In conclusion, the InterContinental Malta will not disappoint. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends booking your next stay at this hotel through us. You can click this link to start your search through many of the top travel websites available on the internet (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).