What you need to know before you book your airfare and tickets
The Maltese archipelago is a great option for a short getaway in the sun. A cheap flight to Malta is easily booked and the great thing about this Mediterranean island is that everybody speaks English. Malta being the largest of the three islands (the others are Gozo and Comino) it's a good place to start exploring the island group. Malta is chock full of history. Dating as far back as prehistoric times. If you want to know more about Malta's long history, look around the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta which has a very large collection of artifacts. Another good place to immerse yourself in the island's history are the three cities in Cottonera, Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. They are three fortified medieval cities on the coast. They're not on the top of most tours, which gives them that authentic Maltese atmosphere without having to dodge the crowds of tourists. You can easily visit all three in one day. Another thing Malta is famous for are the excellent diving sites. It's the perfect place to get certified or do a couple of dives. check out Cresta Dive Centre in St Julian's. They seem to have a good reputation for being professional and taking you to the right spots. If you're travelling with kids, or for those who still feel like a kid sometimes, a visit to the Playmobil Fun Park is an absolute must. Besides the park you can actually see how the toys are being produced.
Of course you didn't come here just to sightsee. This is the Med after all. Malta's best beaches are Mellieha Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha and Golden Bay. Alternatively you could take a boat trip to Gozo and hang out on the beach of Ramla-I Hamra. It's a breathtaking stretch of beach with red sand. If you're here to party then the best place to go is the Incognito dance club cum restaurant in Qawra. You can show off your dance moves after you have polished off your their tasty dishes. There are so many more things to do on the three islands, so go and book your cheap flight to Malta now to discover it all yourself.
