Malta's slow pace of life might have contributed to the late introduction of low cost flights compared to her competitors, or it could have been politicians and the tourist authorities more interested in protecting the island's national airline with attitudes that the rest of Europe began to shrug off in the 80's, but whatever the reason, now that Malta has allowed the low cost airlines, they can't get enough of them.

Property markets the world over are seeing sharp price declines and a real lack of serious buyers as the recession hits home. But it seems some areas of Europe are doing better than others at attracting new buyers and maintaining current property prices, while other locations have seen much sharper drops in their real estate prices.

Cruise ships are including Valletta in Malta as a Mediterranean destination more often as part of an overall itineary, and it's come at a time when the island is seeing record numbers of people visiting for a holiday by air - the combination could lead to 2008 being a record year for Malta holidays.

European low cost airline easyJet has taken over European routes previously served by British Airways, and the new competition is already seeing flight and holiday prices to Malta tumble for summer 2008.

Malta has enjoyed a revival in the number of British people visiting the Mediterranean holiday island since low cost flights were introduced last year. Hotel and holiday bookings have been up for the first time in a number of years, and Malta's traditional market has rediscovered the island as a holiday destination.

The slow pace of life on Malta might have contributed to the late introduction of low cost flights compared to her competitors, or it could have been politicians and the tourist authorities more interested in protecting the island's national airline with attitudes that the rest of Europe began to shrug off in the 80's, but whatever the reason, now that Malta has allowed the low cost airlines, they can't get enough of them.

Malta is in fact made up of three islands, Malta (the main island) and two subsidiaries-Gozo and Comino. Although all three are inhabited, Malta and Gozo take the lion’s share of tourist trade.

History and culture combine with the modern to make Malta one of the ten most popular islands for a holiday.

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

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.