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| Malta | kiwi's in malta Posted: Wed July 16, 2008 07:35 AM UTC
greetings from new zealand .i have never known anyone who has been to malta.its not a place most kiwis would not know where it was ,but we are comming over for 3 days from the 4th september ,and thought through vt try and meet a local that may have half a day free to show us there country,although we will explore ourselves, locals know the special places that tourists don't often find. its worth a shot.(interests;the sea .the history.anything old,as nz has nothing swimming.cycling.geocaching.photography etc)
kind regards lyn&lyn email; gentry01@ihug.co.nz ps we have seen a lot of the world, some many times,but never with local input |
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| Malta | Aquatica Snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon Posted: Mon June 30, 2008 02:13 PM UTC
Hi, Our cruise ship is docking in Malta (Valleta) for one day only. I love the water and think that a snorkelling trip to the Blue Lagoon and Comino would be a great way to spend the day. Has anyone used Aquatica dive outfit before and if so what was your experience?
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| Malta | Belmonte Heights Posted: Mon June 23, 2008 09:42 PM UTC
Does anybody know Belmonte Heights appartments? I know they are located in Sliema, but that's all I can find.
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| Malta | Query about prices in Malta Posted: Fri June 20, 2008 09:54 AM UTC
Hopefully my last question in here! You have all be so helpful!
What are prices like? I fly-out on 30th and am looking to get my Euros in the next few days. How much for a beer? A coffee? bus ticket? In general terms, obviously, but it would help with my calculations! |
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| Malta | Trips to Sicily, Blue Lagoon, and Blue Grotto - Advice sought Posted: Thu June 12, 2008 09:01 AM UTC
I go to Qawra in 2 weeks and have more-or-less got an idea of the trips I would like to go-on whilst on holiday.
I am sure my tour rep will try to sell me lots of trips but I wondered how other members arranged their trips? Did you use a local operator or go it alone using the buses or a hire car etc? I want to see Sicily in order to get a flavour of the place (I would love to see Mt Etna) and must surely see the blue Lagoon and Blue Grotto which are mentioned in all the guide books. Any tips? |
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| Malta | pounds to euro Posted: Mon June 9, 2008 08:08 PM UTC
Hi, does any one know the current exchange rate from pounds sterling to euros if you change it in Malta.
Thanks, Terry |
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| Malta | How do I get there? Posted: Wed June 4, 2008 12:06 PM UTC
Anyone know a cheap way to get to Malta from London (or UK at any rate), leaving endish-July returning mid-Aug? I note that regular BA fare is almost the same as to Hong Kong!
Is it worthwhile to go via somewhere else, eg Brussels? Are there any ferries other than to Sicily? Eg. Spain or N Africa |
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| Malta | Duty-Free / Wines and spirits Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 07:27 AM UTC
I am looking-forward to my holiday in Malta (Qawra) at the end of June and wondered what the shops were like for wines and spirits?
I often wait until I get to the airportonly to find a limited stock - or else buy lots of drinks in shops only to find that the airport duty-free is much better! Is it similar to typical Spanish resorts? Are the shops well-stocked (and cheap?). Finally, can you get "Cuarenta Y Tres Licor 43" in Malta? (That is our favourite tipple to bring-home!) Many thanks! Cheers! |
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| Malta | Helicopter Transfer from Malta to Gozo Posted: Wed April 23, 2008 08:55 PM UTC
Hi Malta VT,s
HAVE PREVIOUSLY USED THE HELICOPTER TRANSFER FROM MALTA TO GOZO. TRIED CONTACTING THEIR WEBSITE ,EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER... ALL WERE DEAD. DOES THIS SERVICE STILL EXIST ? THANKS MIKE C in Scotland |
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| Malta | Tips for holiday in Malta with 1 1/2 year old son ? Posted: Fri March 28, 2008 10:09 AM UTC
Hello,
does anyone have tips for a holiday to Malta with our son of 1 1/2 year old ? Best beaches to go to ? Playgardens ? experience of stay at Le Meridien St Julians (playgarden at the hotel- food for kids)? Good restaurants with kids ? Any advise on carrental ? we are considering to book a car only for a few days ? Best do it locally or rather in advance ? We'll be travelling beginning of September. Thanks for your help !!! |
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| Malta | getting the most of day trip Posted: Fri March 7, 2008 09:38 AM UTC
valletta is one of our cruise ports of call. i'd like info on making the most of my time, i.e. must see places, restaurants. i read there are ferries to the other islands, about 20 minutes each way. any info on fees. is it better to take the bus to locations on malta or walk? where can i get a map of the routes and is there an all day, on/off bus pass?
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| Malta | Less touristy areas & internetconnectivity queies Posted: Mon February 25, 2008 02:17 PM UTC
Hi. My husband & I will be travelling to Malta in APril (from South Africa). We prefer to stay away from the main tourist areas & being close to the sea is not essential. We prefer to stay in a small village and experience ife as the locals live it rather that as the tourists in the resorts. Can anyone suggest a suitable village(somewhere central from where we can explore the rest of the island). Unfortunately it is important fo us to be near a wifi hotspot or have accommodation with broadband access as we do need to keep in touch with our company while away. Any recommendations of places to stay. Self-catering (in an apartment or villa will be best). PLease suggest a good location as well as good acommodation if possible. Thanks Janet
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| Malta | apartments help.sliema Posted: Mon February 18, 2008 09:50 PM UTC
hello.has anyone stayed or know of simon's apartments on depiro st sliema.or can you recommend an apt in either sliema or st julians.not in paceville as i've heard it is very noisy there.
thank you. |
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| Malta | Travelling with my mother Posted: Tue February 5, 2008 01:05 AM UTC
I am travelling to Malta (staying in Qawra)in June 2008, with my healthy and curious mother of 78. However, she is not that agile.
She likes a good time, shopping, scenery and food! Can anyone recommend good boat/sailing trips, day trips, seafood restaurants ON THE WATER, easy shopping areas. I think she will be fine taking the local buses - they look easy to navigate! Look forward to any great tips. susan. |
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| Malta | More locations to get visas for Malta!! Posted: Thu January 24, 2008 02:55 PM UTC
This might not be of help for some people, but it might help some!
I think the Maltese government has signed agreements with the Austrian and Italian governments to allow people from outside the EU, USA, Canada, Aus, NZ etc to apply for visas at their embassies where Malta has no embassy or High Commission. This document explains where to go: http://www.foreign.gov.mt/images/files/file/where% |
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| Malta | Boat trip to Sicily - which one? Pozzllo or Catania? Posted: Fri November 30, 2007 10:32 PM UTC
We are going to Malta for two weeks next July and would love tovisit Sicily while we are there.
We will only have 1 day so I guess will only be able to see Pozzallo OR Catania. We are not too bothered about large cities or shops - we prefer more quaint towns with intersting streets, architecture or places to explore. Which of these two places wold suit us best? |
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| Malta | wedding in malta any help welcomed! Posted: Sat October 27, 2007 04:44 PM UTC
We are thinking about getting married in malta 10th oct next year and would be grateful for any recommendations for hotel venues we can get married in. We would like to get married outside in the grounds then have food and entertainment after. Is the weather still warm that time of year? Please help.
K |
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| Malta | WEATHER !!!! Posted: Wed October 10, 2007 07:05 PM UTC
HI EVERYONE
MY WIFE AND I HAVE BOOKED A 7 DAY MALTA HOLIDAY LEAVING FRIDAY 12th OCTOBER,HOPING FOR NICE HOT WEATHER. SINCE WE BOOKED IT A FEW DAYS AGO ALL WE READ IS THAT IT IS RAINING, AAAGGGHHHH !!! CAN ANYONE OF YOU KIND SOULS LIVING OVER THERE IN MALTA CHEER US UP AND TELL US IT `S GOING TO BE NICE WEATHER WISE. I HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES IN PREVIOUS YEARS,MY WIFE HAS NOT,BUT ALWAYS IN JUNE/JULY AND IT HAS BEEN SCORCHING, SO I LOVE THE COUNTRY AND HAVE BEEN TELLING MY WIFE HOW GREAT IT IS AND HOT IT WILL BE EVEN IN OCTOBER. I THINK I MAY BE IN TROUBLE IF IT IS RAINING !!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH CLIVE |
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| Malta | Ferry from Malta to greece for a few days Posted: Mon September 24, 2007 08:57 AM UTC
Hello
Can you take a ferry to greece from Malta (Will be in Malta under two weeks) be nice to pop into Greece for a few days Thanks Mike-Kati |
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| Malta | bicycles for rent Posted: Sat September 15, 2007 12:41 PM UTC
Too scared to learn driving a car left side in Malta. Bicycle seems a safer option. Can anyone give me some tips on that? A reliable renting company?
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| Malta | Taxi from Luqa...can anybody suggest a phone number??? Posted: Sat September 1, 2007 06:03 PM UTC
Who can suggest reliable and not expensive taxi? Please share number:))
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| Malta | excursions Posted: Fri August 31, 2007 09:33 PM UTC
Could somebody help me to choose realy good excursins. I'm in Buggiba now and I saw only Gozo island.
Thanks. Irina |
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| Malta | Anything happening next month Posted: Sat August 18, 2007 10:11 AM UTC
Hi,
Shall be travelling from Ireland to Malta on 15th. September for five nights. Are there ant festivals or events happening during that period? Also shall be taking a once in a lifetime helicopter trip to Gozo and back. Can anyone supply me with some details ie. Is the chopper pad far from the nearest village/town in Gozo and if so are there taxis to it. Thanks for your assistance. Phil Phil |
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| Malta | PANORAMA Hotel Posted: Sat August 18, 2007 12:54 AM UTC
Hi again
Who knows anything about PANORAMA hotel in Mellieha? Is it nice hotel? How close is it to the beach? If anybody knows a contact number to call them, would you be so kind to share it with me, please? Many thanks in advance:) |
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| Malta | Luqa Airport to Mellieha Bay....Any sugestions?? Posted: Sat August 18, 2007 12:51 AM UTC
Hi there.
I'm comming to Malta in the beginning of October for the first time. I almost know nothing, only heard that the best sandy beach in Malta is Mellieha bay....is that true? The other question is, my plane landing in the night and after all the check ins I'll be able to get out of the airport at about 1 am:(. Anybody, please tell me, how to get to Mellieha Bay at this time? I guess, taxi is the only option? Anybody have an idea of approximate price? How far is the airport from there?Does it take long time to travel? Would I be able to get there at all at this time? My 7 y.o. son is comming with me and I would very much appreciate any information regarding that, please. Look forward to hearing from anybody:) |
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| Malta | Hypogeum Posted: Wed August 15, 2007 10:45 AM UTC
Hi!
My husband and I would like to visit Malta in the end of December. Shall we book the tickets for the Hypogeum on-line or can we buy them in the National Museum of Archaeology? Thanks in advance, Anastasia |
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| Malta | First Time Posted: Tue July 17, 2007 05:08 PM UTC
Hi! I do not even know where to begin. My husband and I are planning on going to Malta in August. We would like to stay in a nice (3-5-star) hotel, but have no idea where! We are young (20s), no kids, so we would love to spend some time at the beach, do some sightseeing and possibly go to some clubs. I read somewhere that you could go to Sicily from Malta, but since we both will need visa to enter Malta, will we be able to enter Sicily? Anyway, ANY information would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!
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| Malta | jellyfish Posted: Thu June 14, 2007 12:44 PM UTC
Hi, I'm going to Malta (this Saturday)for 1 week . I've understood (see last year posts)sometimes ther're a lot of jellyfish depending on the wind and waves direction. How is the situation now ? Are there usually in some particular areas or everywhere ? (I've two childrens).
thank you cheerio marco |
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| Malta | holiday villas/apartments in Malta Posted: Tue May 8, 2007 09:47 PM UTC
Hi all
Can anybody recommend me a decent and reputable website whereby I can cook a comfortable and reasonably cheap apartment or villa near the seafront in Malta? I havent quite decided where I want to be yet but I hear many people recommend Gozo.. thanks! Katie |
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| Malta | Malta Rental Car Recommendation? Posted: Sun May 6, 2007 01:36 PM UTC
Hi. Any suggestions for a rental car company for a week in Malta? Understand the buses are a great choice, but my wife gets motion sick on them, and also would like the flexibility of a car.
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