Malta - The Little Island with a Big Heart

Malta and Gozo - the Little Island with a Big Heart In the last few weeks, I was privileged enough to visit the Island of Malta with an amazing group of ladies as guests of Classic Collection. People have asked me over the years "who are the best company to travel with?"... my answer has always been the same, it depends on budget.  Well, I can now say I can personally recommend Classic Collection for the extra touches that make that holiday the memory that will last a lifetime and bring a smile on your face every time you think about it. Speaking to Classic Collection customers on our trip has answered a few questions like why they would not book with anyone else. You might pay a little bit extra, but you get what you pay for. They pointed out they work hard all year and when they go away they want the special service, not just 'as and when' but from start to finish. Classic Collection have an amazing team of tour guides and staff that will cover everything from picking you up at the airport and dropping you off at your hotel, checking you in and helping you every step of the way. Over the years it has been a nightmare travelling for people with dietary problems. It shows you how life has moved on these days - all the hotels and restaurants covered all our dietary requests, which was a blessing for me personally as being gluten intolerant, the only thing now I have to worry about with food on holiday is the expanding waistband, which can be looked after too, with the great gyms, swimming pools and spas. We stayed at the amazing hotel Intercontinental St Georges. This is an amazing city hotel, perfect as a base for exploring the island, then offering you a wide variety of entertainment in the evening with the bars and restaurants,      On our first day we visited the Victoria Hotel & The Palace Hotel Sliema. These are both centrally situated, within easy walking distance of the seafront and the vibrant shopping centre with its cosmopolitan feel. You can soak up the magnificent views of Sliema and the stunning views of the Grand Harbour of Valletta from the roof top by the infinity pool and rooftop restaurant . With its elegant, comfortable bedrooms, a spa with a range of luxury treatments and exclusive restaurants, these hotels are the perfect choice if you are looking for a stylish and relaxing Maltese break. 4.5*Star Victoria Hotel Main amenities:

• 137 smoke-free guest rooms/suites
• 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
• Full-service spa and Well-Being Plus Fitness Centre
• Indoor and outdoor pool
• Rooftop terrace
• Breakfast available
• Valet parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Conference centre
• In-room childcare
• Terrace

5*Star Palace Hotel Main amenities

• 153 smoke-free guest rooms/suites
• 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
• Full-service spa and Well-Being Plus Fitness Centre
• Indoor and outdoor pool
• Rooftop terrace
• Breakfast available
• Valet parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Conference centre
• In-room childcare
• Terrace

Transfer to the Intercontinental Hotel St George where we stayed for 4-night stay LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Maltese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish The InterContinental Hotel Malta has it own private beach 200 yards from the hotel in St. George's Bay. It offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi access and balcony. The elegant rooms offer satellite and pay-per-view channels, air conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities. Some have a balcony or terrace with city views. The Malta Intercontinental is set around large landscaped gardens. Sports facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, squash courts and a fitness centre. There is also a Kids' Club. Its 6 restaurants and 5 bars serve a wide variety of cuisine, from Mediterranean to Asian. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Terminus bus station and 6.2 miles from Malta Airport. Valletta, the island's capital, is only a 15-minute drive away. Stay in the real heart of the city - this is our guests' favourite part of St Julian's, according to independent reviews. Resort facilities of Intercontinental Malta Outdoor pool (seasonal) – Indoor pool (all year) - Garden – Terrace - Sun terrace - Activities – Bowling – Squash - Sauna – Fitness centre ( largest on the Island ) - Spa and wellness centre – Massage – Turkish Hammam – Sauna – Steam Room - Private beach area - Bicycle rental - Children's playground - Kids' club Food & Drink – Restaurant – Bar - Breakfast in the room - Restaurant (à la carte) - Restaurant (buffet) - Special diet menus (on request) - Children’s meals - Packed lunches ( on request) - Meeting/banquet facilities - Business centre – Fax/photocopying - FREE Internet (Throughout the Hotel ) - Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs around 10Euro per day. - Car hire - Shuttle service (surcharge) Concierge service - 24-hour front desk - Express check-in/check-out - Currency exchange - Tour desk - Ticket service - Luggage storage - ATM/cash machine on site - Babysitting/child services Services - Room service - Laundry - Dry cleaning - Ironing service – Shoe-shine - Trouser press - Barber/beauty shop - Gift shop - VIP room facilities - Facilities for disabled guests - Family rooms – Newspapers - Safety deposit box – Lift - Heating - Air conditioning Luxury holidays to Malta and Gozo are perfect for discovering so much with such a variety of things to see and do as well as being steeped in history and culture. I have always been used to Malta being known as the "Marmite of the Med"... you loved it or hated it, but after this visit it is now and always will be known to me as the little island with a big Heart. Just fifteen miles by nine, located in the very middle of the Med with an elegant capital city that sits proudly above the glorious grand harbour of Valletta surrounded by the beautiful turquoise sea of the Med. If you are interested in the history, the islands earliest archaic archaeological sites and beautifully preserved temples are the oldest free-standing buildings in the world - pre-dating the Egyptian pyramids - whilst imposing medieval fortress towns have dominated the landscape since the times of The Knights of St John. Our guide Mary-Rose was amazing and full of knowledge and passion for the history of the island, which made it so interesting and kept us eager to know more. If you're looking for sandy beaches there are a few - not large but sweet and surrounded by the stunning blue turquoise waters. Try the local traditional dishes which include hobza - delicious sourdough bread, aljotta - a nourishing fish broth made with rice, tomato and garlic and pastizza - flaky pastry stuffed with ricotta or mushy peas. Timpana goes head to head with fenek in the vote for the islanders’ favourite dish. The former is a baked macaroni pie, stuffed with cheese, egg, minced beef, tomato, onions and garlic. The latter is rabbit, whether stewed, roasted, fried or baked in a pie. Traditional sweets include dates, almonds, hazelnuts, honey, treacle and light pastry. A wide selection of bars and restaurants serve a great selection of beers, spirits and liqueurs including wines from the local wine houses of Marsovin and Delicata (I can personally recommend the red). Also amongst the huge number of restaurants on the island, you will find lots of amazing places that serve English, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Lebanese and Thai cuisine, so there's an amazing amount of choice for every diet and palate.     NEWS for the diary : Malta’s diminutive capital, the smallest in Europe, is an UNESCO World Heritage site and has been elected as European Capital of Culture for 2018 so you know this little island with its big heart will be busy - make a note in the diary to book early! The island is undergoing lots of constitution and refurbishments and it's looking good plus it shows the economy is on the up with lots of investment in place. With all the churches, (365) museums and historical palaces and villages packed within its tiny, narrow quaint streets, this is one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. The city offers impressive Grand Harbour views to the south-east and Marsamxett Harbour to the north-west. Pictured - our second day when we had a walking tour of Valetta.     On our third day, we had a lovely walk around Mdina & Rabat through the narrow streets, stopping off for a coffee and a piece of the famous chocolate cake at the Fontanella Tea Garden where they say "you can't buy happiness but you can buy cake and that's kind of the same thing". Then we went for a tour of the exquisite family-run Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux: Mdina, a beautiful 17th-Century palace within the medieval walls of Mdina. This 17 room, 5-star boutique hotel is absolute luxury at its best and just a 3-minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral.    Even the rich and famous like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have stayed on the island of Malta while Brad filmed his movie, World War Z. Brad and Agelina slipped out for some quality time and dinner at the Xara Palace hotel (the same restaurant that Brad took his then wife, Jennifer Aniston to back in 2003 while he was filming Troy. At that time, they apparently wrote in the guest book: "Thanks for the great escape. Much love, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston". All the rooms are individual Stately rooms lavishly styled with plush fabrics, antiques and paintings. All come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms and all suites feature separate living areas; some are split-level. Upgraded suites offer terraces and/or whirlpool tubs. There are 2 fine dining, modern Mediterranean restaurants, 1 set in the glass-roofed internal courtyard. A fitness room is available. This is Malta's only 5-star luxury boutique hotel hidden away in the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta. This is not a hotel for families with children. It is very much for couples and perfect for honeymooners. The service is first class and the staff are attentive and very courteous. Restaurant & Bar 24-Hour front desk Safety deposit box Luggage storage Sauna Concierge service Internet Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally. ROOMS & SUITES

• Duplex Room
• Deluxe Room with Panoramic View
• Deluxe Room with Panoramic Porch
• Duplex Suite
• Deluxe Suite with Panoramic View
• Deluxe Suite with Terrace and Jacuzzi
• Executive Duplex Suite, Terrace and Jacuzzi
• Presidential Suite

That evening after a freshen up and feeling rested, we headed off to view and tour the beautiful Excelsior Hotel, staying for a welcome drink and dinner. Overlooking Marsamxett Harbour and Fort Manoel, this upscale hotel occupies an imposing building surrounded by 16th-century fortifications.      Excelsior Hotel This is an amazing hotel  and a labyrinth of surprises. From the front, this ordinary hotel offers a warm welcome, but on entering the entrance you are welcomed with this wide open space and the twin sided stairs make a perfect setting for that once in a lifetime photo with the bride coming down the wide stairs to meet her guests. It's also perfect for the group photos. The lower floors house the dining areas, spa and indoor swimming pool. Amenities include 4 restaurants, 3 bars and a tea lounge, plus indoor and outdoor pools, gym, spa and a private marina. There is parking, a shuttle to the city centre, and amazing outside areas plus a small private beach area,

• 3 restaurants
• 5 bars
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Indoor swimming pool
• Le Grand Spa with an array of treatments
• Sauna
• Gym
• Private marina
• Private beach
• PADI dive courses

Elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms have seating areas while upgraded rooms include balconies/terraces and/or harbour views. Suites have separate living rooms. Standard Economy Rooms have a king size bed, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, direct dial telephone, safe, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and bathroom with bathtub and shower. These rooms have no balconies but offer a lovely view over either the hotel plaza or the landscaped gardens. Deluxe Inland View Rooms are as standard but are located on the 1st - 7th floor and feature one king size or two twin beds and a spacious balcony. Deluxe Sea view Rooms are similar to Inland rooms with the added benefit of spacious balcony overlooking the Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island. Deluxe Seafront Rooms offer a 180 degree view of the Marsamxett Harbour, Manoel Island and the private yacht marina. Superior Deluxe Inland View are located on 8th - 10th floor, featuring one king or two twin beds and a balcony with a view over the hotel plaza and the city of Valletta. Superior Deluxe Sea View are as Superior Deluxe Inland View but featuring lovely views of the Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island. ** On our fourth day we left early for a full day visiting Gozo with a visit to Kempinski San Lawrenz Hotel and tour and lunch in the amazing setting of the Ta’ Cenc Hotel. Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz is a place to spend a relaxing getaway in a 5*Star luxury hotel located on the sister island of Malta Gozo. The Kempinski San Lawrenz Hotel in Gozo was branded 'Malta's Leading Spa Resort' in the 2010 Word Travel Awards. Built in a traditional hunting lodge style, the Kempinski Spa Lawrenz Hotel is nestled away off the beaten track in its own private world. The restaurants serve outstanding Mediterranean and Maltese cuisine and La Trattoria specialises in Italian cuisine. There is also a pool bar, café and lounge with a sundown cocktail terrace. Of course, if the mood takes you, there's lots of Gozo to explore out there as it is a very beautiful island Every room is light and airy and has air conditioning, a ceiling fan, satellite TV, internet access and safe deposit box.

• 122 rooms and suites
• 6 Floors

Facilities

• Two restaurants
• Pool bar
• Café and lounge
• Three outdoor pools (one for adults only)
• Pool towels available
• Ayurveda and wellness centre
• Two steam baths
• Whirlpool
• Walking tours
• Guided cycle tour
• Two floodlit tennis courts
• Two squash courts
• Gym
• Pilates
• Aerobics
• Yoga
• Occasional evening entertainment
• Hotel-run kids' club (3-12yrs, May-Sep)
• Children's paddling pool connected to family pool
• Cots available
• Wi-Fi
• Internet access

Room Info Superior Rooms have air conditioning, twin or double beds, satellite television, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, in-room safe, Wi-Fi, hair dryer and balcony with country view. Junior Suites have 1 king-size bed or twin beds and 1 sofa bed, plus a sitting area, air conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, safety deposit box, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and bathroom with bath & shower. Deluxe Pool View Double Rooms have 1 king-size bed or twin beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, safety deposit box, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, bathroom with bath & shower, and pool view.   Please Note - Transfer includes a ferry crossing where porterage is not available. Dependant on the ferry schedule, you could possibly have a short wait in the ferry terminal for the connection to the island of Gozo. *A local charge may apply to these facilities so please check when booking. We can confirm that when booking with us, we make sure we use companies like Classic Collection as this is included in your package plus you do not need to lug your luggage on and off the ferry, as the transfer bus will take you door to door - well worth every penny.     ** Ta’ Cenc Hotel. Ta' Cenc Hotel in Gozo has a conference room, lobby, reception, air conditioning and a lounge available. The staff in this 1 storey hotel speak English, Italian and German. For guests who wish to be mobile, car rental can be arranged. There's a fresh water swimming pool with sunshades and sunbeds. The hotel is within easy reach of bus stops. Distance from the hotel to: airport MLA (25 km). Vehicles may be parked in the parking lot. Variety is the spice of life, and the three restaurants that form part of Hotel Ta’ Cenc ensure you’ll always look forward to your next dining experience. Gozitan cuisine is enticingly Mediterranean, fusing the freshest local ingredients with the regions most exciting flavours. The comfortable lounge also has a fully stocked bar, hot drinks and snacks. Dine al fresco under a 400-year-old carob tree at ‘Il Carubo’ and be charmed by courteous staff who are so typical of this welcoming region. This popular restaurant offers Italian-inspired cuisine and Gozitan specialities for breakfast, lunch and dinner in an intimate and romantic setting. Il-Terrazzo is a Mediterranean eatery with a difference. Enjoy the Italian chef’s collection of exquisite recipes served al fresco on the terrace overlooking the superb views from Gozo’s highest point. Everything on your plate will be a mouth-watering gourmet delight prepared exclusively for your pleasure. Dine by the water’s edge at the Kantra Beach Club, a bar and grill restaurant serving fresh fish, grilled meats, pasta, various salads and other favourites in the magnificent surroundings of Kantra Beach Peppi’s Bar is the ideal spot for a lingering pre or post dinner beverage which you can enjoy while pianists and guitarists provide hours of gentle entertainment, helping to make your evening all the more enjoyable Head to the spa for a holistic experience to regenerate body, mind and spirit. Immerse yourself in a world of pampering and wellness in the Spa – indulgent treatments that have been expertly designed to provide complete pampering and total relaxation. Enjoy the heated sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, hydrotherapy bath, gym and tanning room. Swim in the unique heated, indoor-outdoor lagoon-style pool, which has been designed to effortlessly blend in with its natural surroundings. You can book the beauty salon for a selection of treatments that will make you feel great both inside and out. NOTE : Children under 16 years are only allowed in the spa from 9.00am until noon. Twin/Double rooms all feel spacious, fresh and inviting, thus creating the perfect base for your holiday. Every room within the resort also has a private patio or terrace. Each is tastefully furnished with: en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, radio & cable LCD TV, minibar, trouser press, heating & air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Deluxe Junior Suites - Private patio/terrace, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, radio & cable LCD TV, minibar, trouser press, heating & air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Family Rooms - Space is of the essence when families travel together which is why they have specially designed family rooms which provide enough space for four people to share together effortlessly. Aside from the main bedroom with a comfortable seating area, a second room houses two single beds. Each family room has a patio or terrace, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, radio & cable LCD TV, minibar, trouser press, heating & air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities Suites give you that little bit of extra space to further enjoy your time at Hotel Ta’ Cenc. These rooms enjoy all the facilities of the other accommodation but with an added seating area that gives you more space to relax. Trullos  - If you are looking to stay somewhere completely unique, then try a Trullo! These are detached bungalows which are built in the round style, creating a distinctive and quirky layout that ensures they are amazing popular hideaways for those looking for something truly out of the ordinary and different. Each Trullo has a beehive style roof, spacious seating area with a cable LCD TV, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, telephone & radio, minibar, trouser press, heating & air-conditioning , safe and private patio. Other facilities

24hr Reception BBQ facilities Babysitting/child services Barber/beauty shop Business centre Car hire Currency exchange Dry cleaning Express check-in/check-out Fax/photocopying Garden Gift shop Ironing service Laundry Luggage storage Meeting/banquet facilities Outdoor pool Packed lunches Room service Shuttle service (free) Sun terrace Terrace Ticket service Tour desk Trouser press Air conditioning Facilities for disabled guests Free WiFi in public areas

Heating Newspapers Non-smoking rooms Non-smoking throughout Safety deposit box Shops (on site) Activities Bicycle rental Billiards Cycling Diving Entertainment staff Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hammam Hiking Horse riding Hot tub Indoor pool Library Massage Private beach area Sauna Snorkelling Solarium Spa and wellness centre Tennis court

         THE WESTIN DRAGONARA RESORT, MALTA Our last evening in Malta was spent at the amazing Westin Dragonara Resort where we had a tour of the hotel and facilities, then we all had our last dinner in the amazing Palio's Restaurant where we all fell in love with the chef and the "Everything Chocolate" Desert. Being a person with allergies, I found food intolerances in Malta were never a problem. Rooms A total of 340 sea-view guest rooms and suites, with eight room categories available. All guest rooms are equipped with en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, iron and ironing board, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, in-room safe, Wi-Fi and broadband internet access, air-conditioning, minibar and a balcony or terrace. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in St Julian's, The Westin Dragonara Resort has 2 private beaches, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and 3 restaurants. Reception is open 24 hours a day. Some suites offer a spa bath, and some rooms include access to the Executive Club Lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Guests can relax in the hot tub, enjoy a massage, or sit out on the Bay-view sun terrace which is open year-round and equipped with free sun beds and parasols. The gym is complete with modern types of machinery and weights. The Dragonara Resort's restaurants serve Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine. The award-winning Terrace restaurant offers an international à la carte menu and a daily themed buffet. Breakfast is an extensive buffet of sweet and salted food. Live entertainment is provided at the many lounge bars where drinks are available until late. The resort is a 5-minute walk from St Julian's Bus Terminus and 900 yards from St Julian's Bay. Free parking is available on site.  

Outdoors Outdoor pool (seasonal) Garden Terrace Sun terrace Pets Pets are not allowed. Activities Tennis court Table tennis Windsurfing Diving Snorkelling Water sport facilities (on site) Sauna Fitness centre Spa and wellness centre Massage Hot tub Private beach area Indoor pool (all year) Games room Children's playground Food & Drink Restaurant Bar Breakfast in the room Restaurant (à la carte) Restaurant (buffet) Snack bar Internet Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

Room service Packed lunches Car hire 24-hour front desk Express check-in/check-out Currency exchange Parking Free! Free private parking Services Tour desk Ticket service Luggage storage Concierge service Laundry Dry cleaning Ironing service Shoeshine Meeting/banquet facilities Business centre Fax/photocopying Barber/beauty shop Gift shop VIP room facilities Bridal suite General Paid WiFi Newspapers Safety deposit box Shops (on site) Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Family rooms Lift Heating Air conditioning

Family Holidays Local Family Attractions Westin Family Kids Club Kids Parties Restaurants Terrace Restaurant Quadro Restaurant Languages spoken Chinese Russian Italian French English German Palio's Restaurant ORVM Lounge & Piano Bar Bayview Bar Bedouin Bar Eat Well At The Westin SPG Kids Pass Reserve A Table Now Order A Cake Hotel Facilities Pools & Beach Lidos Blue Flag Beaches Diving & Watersports Dragonara Casino Westin Workout® Fitness Studio Pack Light Stay Fit Fully Accessible Resort Beauty Salon In-room Spa Internet Options Business Centre Shops & Guest Services Service Express Press Reader

Deluxe King and Queen Rooms A Deluxe Room at Westin Malta is ideal for families. Hotel guests have the option of choosing a room with one King-Sized Heavenly Bed or two Queen-Sized Heavenly Beds to accommodate a family of four in total comfort. Children under 12 years of age also stay for free in a Malta Deluxe Room when sharing with 2 paying adults. Interconnecting rooms are also available for added space and comfort. As you would expect from a Deluxe Hotel Room of this standard, you can avail yourself of the following:

• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• Iron and ironing board
• TV Screen
• WiFi (charges applicable)
• Comfortable work desk
• Sea views balcony
• 24-hours room service
• Complimentary access to the Westin Workout® Fitness Studio, including the indoor pool and use of tennis courts.
• Access for mobility-impaired individuals

Also Included

• Complimentary access to Westin Workout
• Complimentary access to indoor pool

Exceptional Sea Views Both Deluxe King and Queen Rooms have ample amounts of space, at 42 square metres each. A Deluxe Room offers you plenty of space to relax in, unwind and enjoy the view from. The Deluxe Rooms at The Westin Dragonara Resort all boast amazing sea views which can be taken in from private balconies. Deluxe King Accessible Sea View Room The Westin Dragonara Resort is equipped with 14 Deluxe rooms accessible for the physically challenged. These rooms feature all the amenities of a Deluxe room like a colour cable TV, two phones, a working desk, a sea-view balcony, a refreshment centre, as well as a larger bathroom with a support bar and a second, lower spy hole on the front door. Seven of these rooms are also equipped with walk in showers. Room Amenities All the accessible rooms offer the standard amenities that one would expect from a 5-star hotel, from coffee and tea making facilities, ironing board, safe, Flat Screen TV, WIFI and round the clock in-room service. Westin Executive Club Rooms located on the highest floors of The Westin Dragonara Resort. They are some of the finest executive Hotel Rooms in the Maltese Islands. Not only do they offer unobstructed sea views; guests in Executive Rooms have exclusive access to the Hotel’s Executive Club Lounge. Features

• Ample natural daylight
• Truly exceptional open sea views
• WiFi access available (charges applicable)
• Executive Club Lounge access
• Full buffet breakfast served daily
• Upgraded bathroom amenities
• Complimentary access to Westin Workout Fitness Studio including an indoor pool and use of tennis courts.
• Family-sized room with under 12’s staying free
• Access for mobility-impaired individuals

Tower Rooms The Westin Dragonara Resort's Tower Rooms are the perfect choice for guests seeking a spacious outdoor terrace in which to relax and renew whilst admiring the Mediterranean’s sparkling waters. Our Tower Rooms boast sizeable terraces with dimensions of 20 square metres apiece. These terraces offer some of the best sea views Malta has to offer, which can be sampled while lapping up the warmth of the Mediterranean sun in all its glory.

• Tower Rooms feature the following amenities:
• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• Iron and ironing board
• TV Screen
• WiFi (charges applicable)
• 24-hours room service
• Ample natural daylight
• Comfortable work desk
• Complimentary access to the Westin Workout Fitness Studio, including the indoor pool and use of tennis courts.
• Families Welcome

Junior Suite At 60 square metres, the spacious Junior Suites are designed to make your stay in Malta one of a kind. The living room area features a second TV as well as a second sea view balcony, offering extra space in which you can relax and unwind. These suites also feature our Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed, another TV screen in the bedroom, a refreshment centre and en suite bathroom. With two private balconies, you can surely enjoy the breathtaking sea-views and the warm Mediterranean breeze. Furthermore, a number of Junior Suites are equipped with two Queen-sized Heavenly Beds, making them the ideal family accommodation where up to four adults can comfortably sleep.

• Junior Suite Hotel Room Amenities

• A larger L-Shaped room that can accommodate a family of 4
• Two sea-view balconies
• Living room area
• Two TV screens
• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• Iron and ironing board
• Wi-Fi (charges applicable)
• 24-hours room service
• Ample natural daylight
• Comfortable work desk
• Complimentary access to the Westin Workout® Fitness Studio, including the indoor pool and use of tennis courts.

Dragonara Suite A hotel suite to facilitate living in the lap of luxury is the only way to define the spectacular Dragonara Suite. With no less than 80 square metres of indoor space to unwind in, this is truly as good as hotel suites can get. In addition, the suite, which makes The Westin Dragonara Resort stand out as a suite hotel, is complemented by a further 120 square metres of outdoor space in the form of a private terrace featuring an outdoor whirlpool bathtub (heated) and rain shower. This suite offers the best open sea views of all hotels with suites in the Maltese Islands. Dragonara Resort’s Luxury Bay Suites If you are looking for bay hotels with bay suites offering that extra bit of luxury for your next business or leisure accommodation, or if you have a family which requires ample space, The Westin Dragonara Resort’s Luxury Bay Suites offer an optimal layout. The Dragonara Suite is ideal for those seeking the ultimate in luxury hotel suites for relaxing getaways, honeymooners looking for a piece of paradise before returning to their home life, or just a romantic escape where the sole focus is a couple’s well-being. The Dragonara Suite offers all the comforts one would expect from a five-star hotel suite, including a larger master bathroom with a whirlpool bath and separate shower. Further to these luxuries, the Dragonara Suite also features a large adjoining parlour with a second TV, sofa and dining area. The large terrace with its outdoor whirlpool bath and shower makes this suite the ideal space to rest and rejuvenate. Room Amenities

• Complimentary Wi-Fi in the suite and around the Resort
• Access to the Westin Executive Club Lounge
• Ample daylight
• 120 square metre terrace with an outdoor shower and whirlpool bath (heated)
• Two TV's
• Tea and coffee-making facilities
• Iron and ironing board
• 24-hours room service
• Complimentary access to the Westin Workout® Fitness Studio, including the indoor pool and use of tennis courts

Executive Suites Our Executive Suites are the perfect answer if you're seeking a tranquil, roomier sanctuary and are a discerning user of hotel executive suites. At 80 square metres, these spacious sea view executive suites offer a lounge area complete with dining table, sofa and TV, while the master bedroom offers all the comforts and luxuries you would expect from a five-star executive suites hotel, including another TV, free Wi-Fi, two balconies and a King-size Heavenly Bed. When booking an Executive Suite, guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the Westin Executive Club Lounge. Apart from enjoying truly exceptional views from the Resort’s higher floors, Westin Executive Club Rooms offer all the comforts and luxuries one expects from a five-star executive Hotel Room.   Executive Club Lounge Access When booking an Executive Club Room, guests can access the Executive Club Lounge, located on the top floor of the Resort and enjoy the following benefits:

• Complimentary buffet breakfast in the lounge or in the main restaurant
• Savoury and sweet snacks and drinks served at selected times. Drinks include wines, soft drinks, hot beverages and juices.
• Pre-dinner drinks (including beers and spirits) and canapés daily at selected times
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in the lounge
• Open only for guests aged 12 years and over between 6pm and 8pm

The Westin Executive Club Lounge can be accessed at any time throughout the day by guests staying in an Executive Room in the hotel. Penthouse Suites Featuring an expansive lounge and living area, arguably the finest penthouses in Malta consist of three large bedrooms all with an en-suite bathroom, one large spacious terrace and of course exceptional sea views, which make these Penthouse Suites truly one of a kind. Having only two Penthouse Hotel Suites within the Resort, they are highly exclusive and overlook the Hotel’s main pool deck enjoying open sea views and the historic Dragonara Casino. Both Penthouse Suites are equipped with a fully-functional separate kitchen, modern and chic dining area, guest shower, and an en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bathtub adjacent to the master bedroom. Each bedroom features the Westin Heavenly® Bed to ensure a restful night. Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi available in the suite and in the Resort
• Executive Club Lounge access including complimentary breakfast, refreshments served throughout the day and pre-dinner drinks and chef’s selection of canapés daily
• Daily buffet breakfast is also included
• Complimentary access to the Westin Workout Fitness Studio and Indoor Pool
• Sleep's six across three bedrooms
• TV screen in all bedrooms and living room
• Butler service available at an additional cost
• Exceptional sea views from its large terrace
• Upgraded welcome amenities

Butler Services You can also opt to book your own private butler to assist you during your stay in your luxury penthouse suite. He will ensure that all your needs and wishes are seen to promptly and professionally, from bringing your breakfast in the morning, to packing and unpacking, ironing and organising your excursions and dining options. Butler Services will give you the defining luxury hotel penthouses experience. Special Information Please note; The Ministry of Tourism has implemented an Eco Tax for all accommodation in Malta. The same as throughout most of Europe The tax will become effective on 1st April 2016 and will be applicable for all adult guests staying in hotels and other hosted accommodation. The tax will be 0.50c per adult per night, capped at a maximum of 5.00 Euro per adult per stay. The tax is payable directly to the accommodation, usually collected before check out. FLIGHTS TO MALTA FROM LOCAL AIRPORTS

• Belfast City Airport
• Belfast International Airport
• Birmingham Airport
• Bournemouth Airport
• Bristol Airport
• Cardiff Airport
• Edinburgh Airport
• Exeter Airport
• Glasgow Airport
• Glasgow Prestwick Airport
• Jersey Airport
• Leeds Bradford Airport
• Liverpool Airport
• London Gatwick Airport
• London Heathrow Airport
• London Luton Airport
• London Stansted Airport
• Manchester Airport
• Newcastle Airport
• Norwich Airport
• Nottingham East Midlands Airport

For additional information and to book your Holiday to Malta short break or twin centre

please do contact me –  Debbie:

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