When you come to a fork in the road, take it!

January Vibe by Alexis Callus

So what do we get up to in January, after celebrating nearly for a whole month in December? Well, there is a lot to do with Valentine’s Day round the corner, together with Carnival and Easter coming so early this year! Just as we detoxify from our Christmas ‘spirit’, more festivities are on their way. I get the feeling that something grand is up for the weekend of the 13th and 14th of February, as the hotel will be in a party mood with 2 special events on both nights.

The 12-16th February sees the official Carnival celebrations of Malta taking place. A great atmosphere will be awaiting the crowds in the Valletta / Floriana area with the main activities falling on the last days. The rest of the island sees many other parties taking place and also smaller more local Carnival events in village cores. These festivities, in various forms, have taken place since Grandmaster Piero de Ponte introduced them in 1534.

Like a smell of Cinnamon...

December vibe by Alexis Callus

Malta is a wonderful island to discover. Every month offers a number of events or public activities which bring you closer to the people and the culture of this 7,000 year old land.

December is no exception. The main island of Malta is full of activities that start around the 6th of the month and lead up to the Annunciation Public Holiday of the 8th. The baroque city of Bormla hosts the spectacular feast in honour of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Colours, fireworks and bands together with highly decorated houses and streets welcome both locals and tourists alike to these few days of both religious and cultural celebration.