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Bath and the River Avon - good choice for a short stay.

Tripologist: I’ve only got three days in the UK, where should I go?

I have three days before a night-time flight from Heathrow. I will have already seen London. Where is a good place to visit?

  • by Michael Gebicki
Valletta, Malta.

This Mediterranean harbour city is a surprise package

From red phone boxes, dazzling Baroque churches and walled gardens to a vibrant food culture, Valletta is a city of unexpected pleasures.

  • by Trudi Jenkins
Malta International Airport

Airport review: A stress-free and generally splendid experience

A lush exterior, complete absence of lines and cosy singular terminal keep the blood pressure at record lows.

  • by Michael Fowler
Valletta has been acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1980.

Malta, Valletta: A European Capital of Culture brand gives this Mediterranean city new energy

A flagging capital shrugs off its torpor to emerge full of attractive feist.

  • by Jamie Lafferty
Malta is famous for pastizzi, a filled, savoury pastry that is the national go-to.

Valetta, Malta: Best places to eat - chef Chris Bonello's picks

Pastizzi, pulled meat, and panoramic views are all yours in Valetta.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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Aerial view over Mdina.

Things to do in Mdina, Malta: Three-minute guide

Built mostly in honey-coloured stone, the onetime capital of Malta has a 3000-year history.

  • by Brian Johnston
Valletta's old town and fortifications from the harbour.

Valletta, Malta: The three-minute guide

Valletta boasts a condensed history and cultural legacy that provides a splendid blend of Castilian, Arab, Italian, French and British influences.

  • by Brian Johnston
If touring Italy, you can take in the sights on a ferry to Bonifacio in the south of Corsica.

Cruising to Malta, Sardinia and Corsica

Is there a cruise to all three islands, or should we visit them independently?

  • by Michael Gebicki
The Cittadella in Victoria, Gozo, at night.

Why this tiny archipelago is the Mediterranean's next big thing

Fierce knights, ancient cities, gorgeous swimming spots and the odd tortured genius: why Malta is the Mediterranean's secret hot spot.

  • by Ute Junker
Ollie Hansford is head chef at Stokehouse City in Melbourne.

Where to eat in Malta: Chef Ollie Hansford

Ollie Hansford found the perfect octopus stew in a backstreet in Malta - the only problem is finding it again.

  • by Julietta Jameson