Holidays In Malta And Best Holiday In Malta Deals
Malta holidays are enjoyed by many people throughout the year, and holidays
in Malta have grown in popularity in recent years, and some Malta holiday companies
now have good deals and cheap Malta holiday offers.
These three leading companies all offer holidays in Malta, and offer the best
value – check all three and you will find not only good quality Malta
holiday offers – but the same holiday can often cost a lot less with one
than another – check all three to ensure you get a good quality holiday
as well as a cheap Malta holiday!
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Malta Holidays More Popular
The Times of Malta report that Malta holidays in May and June of this year are up on the 2007 tourist arrivals.
To read more visit http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080705/local/tourism.
Languages
Nearly all Maltese people speak both Maltese and English.
Visas
Malta is a member of the EU and EU citizens do not require a visa. For non EU visitors please check with your local Maltese Embassy for visa requirements.
Currency
Malta uses the Euro, and credit cards and debit cards are generally
accepted during holidays in Malta. Some establishments accept British
Sterling and US dollars to cater for those taking Malta holidays, but
they generally give a poor exchange rate.
For official rates visit http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic
Telephone Code
The international dialling code for Malta is +356
Tipping
Some restaurants include a service charge of between 10 and 15 per cent. Where there isn't a service charge most people leave between 10 and 15 per cent, depending upon the level of service received. Although not compulsory quite a few people will leave a little change in a coffee bar if the service has been acceptable, but this is less usual than in restaurants. Taxi drivers are usually given 10 per cent of the fare.
National Public Holidays in Malta 2009
Always consider when planning your trip, entertainment and transport may be affected during a holiday.
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| Date: |
Holiday |
| 1 January |
New Year’s Day |
| 10 February |
Feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck |
| 19 March |
St Joseph's Day |
| 21 March |
Good Friday |
| 31 March |
Labour Day |
| 1 May |
Worker’s Day |
| 7 June |
Sette Giugno (Commemoration of 1919 Riot). |
| 29 June |
Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul |
| 15 August |
Assumption |
| 8 September |
Our Lady of Victories |
| 21 September |
Independence Day |
| 8 December |
Immaculate Conception Day |
| 13 December |
Republic Day |
| 25 December |
Christmas Day |
Holidays In Malta For 2009
Could 2009 be another year that sees an increase in visitors
to the island for a Malta holiday – that’s the question being asked
by those in the tourist industry.
Cheap Malta holidays have been possible for a couple of years
now thanks to the low cost flights offered by companies such as Ryanair and
easyJet – to the extent that Malta holidays can often compete with mainland
European destinations that have traditionally been able to offer better holiday
deals in the past.
The cost of a holiday in Malta can depend upon various factors,
including the cost of airline tickets and aviation fuel, government taxes, the
economy and how many Malta holidays the package companies offer.
So will cheap Malta holidays still be around for
2009?
Our guess is that there will still be good Malta holiday deals
in 2009, how cheap they will though be no-one’s really sure. Some of it
will depend upon how many Malta holidays the big tour operators have to offer,
and if they cut down significantly on previous years there might not be the
same quantity of cheap and late deals as in previous years.
Keep a watch
on the main players sites for 2009 Malta holiday bargains – both Thomas Cook
and Thomson have a full range of holidays in Malta for the whole year.
NEWS
Malta Holidays Slowdown
June 6 2009
New figures show that the number of tourists visiting for Malta
holidays dropped sharply towards the end of 2008.
To read more click
here
Malta Holidays Fight For 2009
April 20 2009
There’s some good deals out there for holidays at the moment as the recession
takes hold, and Malta holidays are no exception – to read how Malta is
doing and cheap malta holidays click
here
Malta holidays from YourMalta.com – holidays in Malta
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