DESTINATIONS — MALTA
Suite upgrade: Westin Dragonara’s luxury bay suites
Go to Gozo: Five-star boutique hotel Ta’ Cenc
Prehistoric: the hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni
accommodation). If clients fancy soaking in
a steamy Jacuzzi while taking in incredible views, Relais & Chateaux hotel The Xara Palace can oblige. Its deluxe suites boast a Jacuzzi and private terrace on the walls of the silent city of Mdina, with panoramic views across the island. Kirker Holidays offers a three-night stay starting at £899 with flights and private transfers, and suggests guests also sample the sumptuous cuisine at the hotel’s acclaimed de Mondion restaurant.
The views are just as good
from historic property Ta’ Cenc on Gozo: this five-star boutique is on one of Gozo’s highest points, combining uninterrupted vistas with quaint character in its trullo- style rooms (three nights from £597 with Kirker Holidays).
l OUT AND ABOUT As an island nation, there’s no shortage of cruises to inject a little glamour, but Thomson Excursions’ aptly-named Sunday Special goes even further. This full-day excursion visits Valletta Market before embarking on a cruise around the capital’s famous
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harbour, followed by an afternoon at the races in Marsa (£33.50 adults/£20.99 children). Likewise, Attraction World adds special touches to some of its tours: daytime trips to Gozo might give guests longer to explore, but evening excursion Gozo by Night includes a chance to watch the sunset through the beautiful Azure Window (£59 adults/£29 children, including dinner). It’s well worth tapping into tour
operators’ local knowledge too: Classic Collection’s complimentary concierge service can arrange everything from dinner at renowned restaurant Barracuda in St Julian’s (the seafood platter is as impressive as the sea views) to a private wine-tasting of Malta’s local vintages at Meridiana Wine Estates in Ta’ Qali. Kirker Holidays’ concierge can
recommend dinner reservations and entertainment and can also book one of 60 tickets allocated each day to the only known prehistoric underground temple, the hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni. Visitor numbers are limited to avoid damaging this 5,000-year- old temple complex (from £160 including tickets and guide). TW
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