We began our five-day trip with a tour of some of the highlights with guide Clive Cortis.
He warmly ushered my husband, our five-year-old son and me to our chauffeur driven car for the quick drive from our luxurious base at the Hilton Malta on the beautiful Portomaso waterfront in fashionable St Julian’s – more of which later – to Valletta.
Clive, like the island that is his home, was completely charming.
Entertaining and informative, he walked us through the city’s streets, effortlessly explaining thousands of years of fascinating history at various key points during our stroll.