With is year-round warm climate, Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and Comino, a Mediterranean archipelago, offer visitors an off-season summer experience in the Fall months with a diverse range of festivals and events. This hidden gem is perfect for travelers looking for off-the-beaten path destinations that offer breathtaking landscapes, and appeal to a diverse group of travelers. With more than 8,000 years of history, Michelin-starred gastronomy, local wine and year-round festivals, there is something for every visitor, even during the Fall months. The great destination offers more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.
What’s even better is that the Maltese Islands offer luxury for less than mainland Europe with an expanding luxury product with a diverse range of curated experiences. Valletta, the capital, and one of three of Malta’s UNESCO world heritage Sites, was built by the proud Knights of St. John. Malta's patrimony in stone ranges from the oldest free-standing stone architecture in the world, to one of the British Empire's most formidable defensive systems, and includes a rich mix of domestic, religious and military architecture from the ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Valletta also has thriving nightlife.
Quite famously, back in 2015, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie visited the island nation and its stunning shores, which served as setting for “By the Sea,” the movie in which they play a couple whose lethargic marriage is shaken by the sights and people of the Mediterranean. In the movie, the nearby island of Gozo doubled for the French Riviera — it’s just that beautiful.
Personally, I have visited Malta numerous times, while sailing on various luxury cruise lines. It is one of my world’s favorite destinations. Some of my special, time-tested things to do are to wander the charming streets, stop in the shops, and of course, savor a Nutella gelato.
Though separated from mainland Malta by a mere 5 km (approx. 3 miles) stretch of sea (25 minutes by ferry) Gozo offers a more authentic experience. The island is one-third the size of Malta, more rural and much more tranquil. Gozo is known for its picturesque scenery, pristine coastline and untouched country trails. Baroque churches rise from the heart of small villages, and traditional farmhouses dot the rural landscape. Its culture and way of life are rooted in tradition and yet open to the present. Developed just enough but not too much, Gozo is a masterpiece wrought by nature and shaped by 8,000 years of culture. Myth and reality meet here on what is believed to have been the Isle of Calypso in Homer’s Odyssey, where the sea nymph held Odysseus (Ulysses) in her thrall for seven years. There is already so much for visitors to
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Marble floors, an emerald-green Murano chandelier, a life-size glass horse set against the backdrop of a cascading waterfall: Boarding the S.S. Catherine was like stepping into a meticulously curated room featured on the cover of Architectural Digest.
As one of the world's dreamiest destinations, Paris never disappoints. Summer sees the Seine lined with people soaking up the city at its sunniest, while the cooler winter temperatures make it the perfect time to explore museums, galleries and cozy cafes.
With its proximity to the United States, an abundance of affordable cities and its appealing lifestyle (rich culture, an increasingly exciting food scene), it’s no wonder Mexico has one of the largest expat populations in the world. More than 1.6 million American citizens living in Mexico—and the numbers have been surging.
Oahu’s North Shore is famous for its legendary surfers and its giant waves. I’ve been there several times, and it’s awe-inspiring to see all the surfers shredding in the water.
The summer travel season is officially wrapped, and now it’s time to start thinking about booking holiday trips, especially if you’re planning to fly around Thanksgiving.
I remember the day back in 2014 when I’d just settled into my new apartment in Santiago and a powerful earthquake rattled the walls. I leaped up from my couch and ran for the door, while all the Chileans in the room just sat still and laughed at me, confident in Chile’s strong building codes and unfazed by the regular tremors.
If you’ve always thought that a vacation on a yacht was out of reach, only available for the super-rich and famous, then think again. You don’t have to be Jay Z or Beyoncé, David or Victoria Beckham, or Leonardo Dicaprio to indulge in a week-long holiday at sea. A yacht charter is more affordable, and less exclusive, than you might believe.
When people talk about financial safety in Vegas, they’re usually talking about knowing when to walk away from the blackjack table. Recently, however, protecting your finances in Sin City has taken on a whole new (and even more serious) meaning. Over the past few weeks, some of Vegas’s biggest hotels and casinos were hit by a group of hackers who brought down gaming machines, disrupted websites, and stole a variety of personal guest and employee data at both MGM and Caesars, according to TechCrunch. The breach affected properties not only in Vegas, but the companies’ holdings around the world.
This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with 31-year-old circus artist Kong Viban, a performer at Phare, the Cambodian Circus . The show performs regularly in Siem Reap and will be on tour in New York in December .
When Irene Ortega's new, shiny black Rimowa suitcase was lost on a Lufthansa flight, she spent more than $1,000 on flights and 14 hours on a plane in an attempt to track down her bag, she told Insider.