We stayed in Aaron and Paula's apartment for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our time in Malta. We were met by Ronald at the airport and were talked through everything we needed to know about the apartment and the local amenities within the vicinity . He is a very nice man and courteous person. Paula responded to any question we had on email within an hour - and was always professional and pleasant. The apartment is extremely spacious, easily accommodating 4 of us, allowing us plenty of privacy – but is also well sized to easily accommodate 3 couples (6 people). It is well and thoughtfully decorated with all the necessary and modern appliances – there was nothing that we needed that was not available. The simplicity of the furnishings in each room is nice, it allows you to breathe in the apartment and not worry that you could break something or feel cramped. Everything was very comfortable and convenient. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and modern, although note when it says 3 bathrooms it is actually 2.5 bathrooms, but that was not a problem for us at all. The view out of the main balcony is exceptional and peaceful, and was such a pleasure to wake up each morning and have a coffee on the terrace. The rear balcony has great views over towards Valletta, we did not use that balcony much other than to dry clothes.
Fort Cambridge is a lovely development with great amenities and a shopping centre within 5 minutes walking distance which shuts every day at 19:30. So you can stock up on everything you need (Pharmacy, bakery, Supermarket, clothing etc.), which was a huge convenience!
Sliema also proved to be the perfect base for us as it has good bus links, with everything you need in walking distance. We were torn where to stay in Malta and after travelling across the island are so glad that we stayed in Sliema. It is lively enough to keep you entertained, but also has a very residential feel that also provides some level of calm. Saint Julian and Valletta are much more busy and bustling with tourists. From the apartment you can easily access a bus to the north side of the island from tas-sliema (Chalet) which gives you access to Bugibba and to the ferry port to take you to Gozo, as well as buses from the sliema harbour to the south or over to Valetta. The ferry to Valetta is literally a 15 min journey. You can buy a weekly bus pass for 21 Euros and jump of and on any bus across the island.
If you are debating Malta as a location it is beautiful and you will not regret it, and the apartment makes for a great base. We will definitely come back to stay here again, and explore more of Malta in the future.