"I think I've found Paradise!", I said to my wife as we were leaving Malta.

I booked our stay in Malta as a mini-honeymoon, having got married the Saturday before we arrived. Just before we flew out from London there were problems with our hire car, so I sent George a text enquiring if it would still be possible to take him up on the transfer, fully expecting it not to be possible, as I was only giving 3hrs notice. But, George swiftly replied saying he would be waiting for us, with a board with our name on it. And true to his word, there he was at Arrivals. Can't beat landing in a foreign country to a familiar (from his profile picture) face with a warm & friendly smile.

It was 37C when we stepped outside the airport! Thankfully, George's car was not far away and had air-conditioning. We chatted on the way to Marsaskala (only a 15min drive), talking about our wedding, how warm it was, how beautiful Malta is, etc. George's English is fluent/faultless. Turns out he is a bit of an Anglophile, and has visited the UK many times!

On arrival at the apartment he welcomed us in, ran through all we needed to know and had been kind enough to leave us a very generous welcome back of snacks/drinks, which was very unexpected and enjoyed greatly!

In the excitement, I had forgotten the WiFi code for the apartment. I sent George an SMS and he called back within a couple of minutes and then texted it to me.
Top Tip: I recommend using the WiFi in the apartment and switching to using WhatsApp, as SMS can be a little slow to deliver when you are abroad.

The apartment was perfect. The kitchen is of an excellent size and well equipped. The bedroom was also an excellent size, with the outside wall being almost entirely glass, and the balcony that leads from it, that overlooks the town/port, is to die for.

I can't really say anything negative about the apartment, or our stay in general. If pushed, I'd say that the walk up the hill to the apartment is a pain!! But, you can't have a beautiful elevated view, without having to walk up a hill. And on the plus side, it's nice to walk down in the morning!

Marsaskala is a much quieter, less touristy option than Valletta. If that's what you are after (we were), you won't be disappointed. That said, it still has a decent amount of restaurants/bars/etc. And the rest of Malta is only a short hop away.

Why are you still reading this? Go book your holiday in Malta now. You won't be disappointed.

We're already planning our next trip, for our 1st wedding anniversary. Only, for a little longer this time.