The Island of Malta has had an interesting past and is still an interesting place to visit, with more and more people choosing it over the traditional Mediterranean resorts. Eclectic is a word you will find in most descriptions of this small Mediterranean island, with it usually referring to the mix of cultures that gives this island its unusual identity.

If you are considering a Mediterranean holiday, don't forget to look at what Malta has to offer - and other Mediterranean islands are full of holiday promise too.

It's one of the deepest recessions since the Great Crash, but budget airlines are helping families continue with their holidays.

Holidaymakers in Malta and surrounding areas have been horrified as bodies of would-be immigrants are pulled out from the sea.

Dance vacations are not age specific. Young people and seniors are taking up the activity. Malta is one vacation spot that is benefiting from these dance shows.

Honey bees are essential for the pollination process. Luckily, Malta hasnt experienced the same decline in honey bees as the U.S.

One of the most popular summer holiday destinations for tourists is the Mediterranean island of Malta (Europe). Car hire in Malta is affordable and is a much more practical alternative to local public transport.

New figures show Malta's holiday industry is walking a tightrope -and is slipping off as the peak season draws closer.

The international tourism market anticipates the worst year for travel on record in 2009 due to the worldwide economic crisis. However, the island nation of Malta recorded its best ever year for tourism in 2008. Visitors continue traveling to see its cultural and natural beauty.

Holiday island Malta is embracing live music to attract a new young audience to the island for what they hope will be the first of many trips.