Paige

Thanks, Rhea. Do you recall the price for a double? Why would you stay there over St. Julian?

Rhea

I think around $100 for an old-world double w/bath, w/armoires overlooking the sq & mini-park etc. Location was excellent as 1) we don't do seaside resorty places as we live on LI & go to Europe for that "feel"; 2) did not want to rent a car so this was central 3) a 2-3 min to walk to the buslines where we interacted w/the locals.Have a bunch of lit. at home if you Really are interested do e-mail me directly.

Patrick

That Fodor's description of the Castille seems a bit rough. It is indeed a rather time-worn hotel, but we had nice comfortable and quite new mattresses. The bath was very large and although 1930's style, was spotlessly clean. We had a huge antique armoire (in addition to a closet) that had very sticky doors) and the only chair in our room was one of those molded plastic jobs you buy at Walmart for about $10.00, but we had three windows looking out to the old city and the harbour and the staff was wonderful. We much preferred it at any price to being in the resort area of St. Julian, but then we live in Naples, Florida so like a big change when we travel. I'm thinking that we paid less than $100 US a night with wonderful breakfast on the roof, but we had one of their largest rooms. I am sure that I saw it on a web site after we stayed there. Perhaps do a search on Google and you'll find such a site.

ines

I'm hispanic-American from NYC. Was in Malta this July...hot!!!! like an oven, but lovely. The beaches are nice, water is clear. Food is good. I had a crappy time because my Australian travel companions were super-boring, all they wanted to do was sit indoors and read books....<BR>Anyway, the country is so tiny to begin with..Malta is little, Gozo is even smaller, Comino, forget about it. BUT, this is a culturally rich and fascinating country nonetheless. Good place to visit. I plan on returning very soon, with my boyfriend, whom I met on the Lufthansa flight home!! he's maltese...and HOT!!!! You can go for just the men!!!!! All the girls look like they're 15 year-old anorexics.

ttt

FYI

Herb Nolan

I would regard Malta as a secondary location and only to be visited when you have been to places like Italy,France etc.It is very small,has the worst roads I have seen outside of Africa and the worst busses I have seen anywhere.It is like the UK in 1960.On the positive side it has an interesting history,English is universally spoken and the climate is good.I would say you can see it adequately in a week.

me

<BR><BR>herb:<BR><BR>Do you actually think you can see every part of Malta in a week? Sorry buddy, but you're soooo mistaken. There is so much to see - you need at least 3-4 weeks. <BR>I also take offense to your comment about Malta being a secondary country.<BR>It is rich in History, culture and it's NOT the UK in the '60's at all.<BR>Have you noticed that the majority of the residents are very content and relaxed? You know why that is? Because they are not obssesed with work. They know how to live. Relax. Enjoy life. You won't find one place in that whole country with a &quot;bad neighbourhood&quot; Your kids can run safe, you don't have to worry as much as anywhere else in the world. <BR>I personally think this is the place to go for a stress free vacation.<BR><BR>Howard: I wouldn't stay in Valletta - go to a smaller place, you'll be surprised at your relaxing vacation.<BR>Enjoy<BR>