Malta is definitely the jewel of the Mediterrean, but you experience can be really different depending what are you looking for. You can go to the overcrowded noisy, "resort-infested" northern part, or you can experince the true, friendly Malta on the southern, more rural part. We choosed the later, and didn't regret it! Charmaine was a great host, very friendly and helping; her place is clean and very close to the beach. Absolutely recommended!