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Whatever country or city you are visiting, it is always nice to get up close and personal with the environment. And what better way to do just that than by hopping aboard one of the open-topped 'London' buses that cruise around the country? Whether or not this is your first visit to Malta, we believe you have never seen the sights and sounds of the island in such panoramic and spectacular fashion. The open-topped 'London' buses run on two distinct routes - one covering the south of the island and one covering the north. Each tour takes approximately three hours if you stay on board the bus. However, as they run on a circular route you can hop off one bus and then get on another one later. The South tour visits Valletta, The Three cities, the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto and the Megalithic Temples of Hagar Qim as well as many, many other fascinating sites. The North tour takes you through the yacht marinas of Ta' Xbiex, San Anton Palace gardens, Ta Qali Craft centre, the Aviation Museum, Mosta Dome all the way up to the Silent City of Mdina. The return journey takes you past some of Malta's most magnificent beaches as well as the hugely popular tourist centres of Bugibba and St Julian's. Each bus has built in audio guides which offer commentary about all the places visited in eight languages - English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Danish, Spanish and Japanese. We can honestly think of no better way of seeing the real Malta than on top of one of these buses with the wind in your hair, the sun beaming down on you and the locals going about their daily business oblivious to your presence... Cruising the Island by Boat Islands anywhere make wonderful holidays. It is as much fun to go island-hopping as it is to be able to go round them on a boat and to absorb the different views that come up in quick succession. Round-Malta and Round-Gozo cruises give you the opportunity to experience some of the Mediterranean's most stunning sights as you sail past the imposing bastions of Valletta and Grand Harbour, the history-laden Three Cities, and the chic, commercial centres of Sliema and St Julian's. These full-day cruises also take you along the scenic Maltese and Gozitan coastlines viewing fishing villages, salt pans and the impressive Dingli cliffs, Popeye's Village, several bays and inlets and then on to the crystal clear waters of the island of Comino's famous Blue Lagoon for walking, swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. Buffet lunches, cold drinks and typical Maltese snacks are usually included with the package as are the optional speedboat rides to the fascinating caves of Comino and other attractions. There is an exciting range of different cruises one can choose from, all of them operated by new and established holiday companies that recruit the best crews to sail an amazing variety of boats you can pick from. You can go on a Grand Harbour Cruise or a Gozo and Comino Cruise. There are also special cruises connected with specific activities, like diving and snorkelling, fishing and skiiing. Islands were made for this. * * * Malta Travel Guide 101Malta.com - 101 Things To Do In Malta - takes an honest look at the many, many things you can do whilst in Malta and Gozo, ranging from the adventurous to the relaxing and from the culinary to the cultural.
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