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Britain experienced her coldest December for decades and it resulted in a rush for holidays for warmer climes, with the Mediterranean island of Malta getting a good number of bookings for January and February, along with more advanced bookings for the summer than the previous two years. It's welcome news for the island which has seen in common with other destinations a slow down of tourist arrivals since the economic crisis started in 2008. Related Article Tags: , , , , Malta's tourism industry was saved by the entry into the market of budget airlines, turning a worsening position just a few years ago to an island that has a vibrant tourism sector. With higher airfares than competitors in the Mediterranean the number of holidays to Malta had been declining for some years, but eventually the authorities gave in to the inevitable and allowed Ryanair to start flights to Malta - and the island hasn't looked back since. Related Article Tags: , , , , Hoping for a boost in tourists, the arrival of low cost flights to Malta is eagerly anticipated by hotels and holiday companies on the Mediterranean island. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , The visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the island of Malta to open the recent Commonwealth meeting resulted in nearly a week of positive coverage for the island on television, print media and the internet.
While Malta has often been overlooked as a holiday destination, the coverage has come immediately before the traditional holiday booking period for the summer with Malta hotels, holiday companies and property agents hoping that it will boost awareness of this often forgotten island. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , Throughout the ages, the various forces, and nations who’ve defended and attacked the island of Malta have left their mark architecturally and culturally on this little island in the sun. The variety of forts still standing on the island offer a unique insight into the battles and great empires of the past, and offer visitors a glimpse of a time long gone in many other places. Find out more about some of these forts, from those left by the Knights of St.John, to the powerful Nava family. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , Malta hosts the Commonwealth meeting in late November, and in attendance will be Queen Elizabeth II, Tony Blair and the Prime Ministers of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and 50 other countries, along with the media from each country. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Malta's image has needed a boost for some time to attract tourists and overseas property buyers to compete with other Mediterranean islands such as Mallorca, Cyprus and Lanzarote.
The Mediterranean island of Malta hosts the Commonwealth meeting in late November, and in attendance will be Queen Elizabeth II, Tony Blair and the Prime Ministers of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and 50 other countries, along with the media from each country. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Malta has seen her properties rise by more than any other EU country, and there's no sign of a slow down for the years ahead. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Holiday home prices in some areas of Europe could drop by ten per cent or more in 2006, predict European real estate specialists Tribune Properties. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Much admired Queen Elizabeth II has just celebrated sixty years of marriage to Prince Philip, and in that time has filled more newspaper and magazine column inches than anyone else. While she might not be a celebrity in today's conventional sense, she is the most photographed woman on the planet. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , Malta is an island nation in the Mediterranean which offers travellers a unique experience by offering excellent accommodation options, beautiful beaches and an incredibly high concentration of historical and culturally significant sites. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Malta is a small island state in Europe, in the middle of the Mediterranean and is a popular holiday destination for many Europeans, mostly from the U.K., Germany, Italy, France and Holland. Tourists visit the island for various reasons and the island offers a variety of facets that will be of interest for most types of travellers. This article provides you with the top 10 reasons why booking Malta holidays is a great idea, not only for next summer's holiday season but all year round! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
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