The location of the apartment is ideal, situated on a quaint bay, a short distance from but well connected with Valletta . We particularly enjoyed exploring the neighbouring area of Sliema where the traditional houses with colourful balconies are so pretty, and morning jogs along the esplanade . There are busses right outside the door or a short walk across the peninsula takes you to the ferry to Valletta . We arrived late on Christmas Eve and were a little anxious about shops and restaurants being open but the area is very well serviced with small shops and restaurants and we did not have a problem in any case but John and Nadege also made sure we were well provided for with supplies. A small balcony and roof top terrace overlooking the bay make the apartment special as well as comfortable.
We had one problem that had nothing to do with our hosts- the taxi that took us to the apartment from the airport dropped us in the wrong place even though we provided the full address. It dropped us in the main square in st julians which is only about 5 mins walk but if you don’t know that, or which direction to go, it is not very helpful . We eventually had to call another taxi- so just make sure they are leaving you at the address . If you have the time, there is an airport bus that stops outside the apartment and costs 1.50 - it goes every hour, taking about an hour but if you have the time and can plan it is perfect.