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activities. The island was used to film the 2002 film The Count of Monte Cristo and the aptly named Comino Hotel is the only one on the island. There’s a pool, tennis courts and a choice of restaurants. Guests can take advantage of bikes and watersports like sailing and pedalos.
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Be a culture vulture in Valletta
Malta’s capital has an array of museums, galleries and living historical monuments for those interested in delving into the past. The impressive St. John’s Cathedral has a decadent baroque interior and two original Caravaggio paintings. The Museum of Archaeology delves into the mysteries of some of the islands’ unique ancient buildings. And for those who want to soak it all up in one easy bite, The Malta Experience brings 7000 years of history to life in one 45-minute film.
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Eat your heart out Malta’s position in the Southern Mediterranean means its cuisine is an interesting mix of Moorish and Mediterranean – just like the local language. Italian lovers will find an array of pastas, but those seeking authentic Maltese should look out for rabbit stew, pastizzi (or mushy peas and ricotta pies), fresh seafood, and starters using local goats cheese, broad beans and olive oil.
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Dr Mario Demarco Malta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture and Environment “We’re very pleased to be
hosting ABTA’s Travel Convention as the UK market is our most important, with 35 per cent of all arrivals. We still need to change perceptions of Malta as a pensioners’ destination. Malta’s now a vibrant as well as safe place to visit. We offer a lot you wouldn’t expect from a Mediterranean island – like history as well as sun and watersports. High-profile events like the yearly Isle of MTV music festival have helped, with headliners Kelis and David Guetta this year, plus Malta Music Week, with beach parties, concerts and club nights from Ministry of Sound and Creamfields. Agents are the gatekeepers of travel; we strive to keep them informed.”
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Where to Book it Belleair Holidays 0845 758 1141
www.belleair.co.uk Three nights’ B&B at the four-star RIU Seabank, Mellieha, leads in at £253pp, with flights from London Gatwick, for holidays between February 1-11 2011.
Three nights at the five-star Le Phoenicia, Valletta, start from £359pp, also from Gatwick and for the same dates. Belleair has flights from five UK airports. All the operator’s holidays include free transfers and a mini- guide with handy hints and tips of what to do and where to go on the Maltese islands.
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The travel agent! • Product training available via:
• Educational Opportunities • Dedicated Wedding and Groups Co-ordinator
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Luxury 5★hotels to apartments and farmhouses.
• Fly from 10 UK airports • Flights with Air Malta and BMI • Spa, golf and diving breaks • Accommodation only from £6pppn • and much more!
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