13 independent reviews for Vacation to Malta and Gozo
Reviews for Vacation to Malta and Gozo
Jill Miller review 5 Nov 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The spectacular mountains.Knowledgeable tour guide who gave just the right amount of information and made each location interesting , relevant with local knowledge.Good recommended restaurants2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take clothes for every season, as the weather can be changeable.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes .4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very enjoyable vacation, variety of activities and interesting toursJohn Taylor review 18 Sep 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
In your free time visit to the underground bunker complex that during the latter stages of WWII became a control center for Operation Husky, and the retaking of Sicily by the allies. See why Malta deserved the George Cross.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
If you need to first arrive in London, there is good reasonable priced accommodation at the Vacation Inn linked to terminal 4. ($130 per night) From there it is only a short walk to the Air Malta departure. Arrive in London a couple of days earlier - take the Piccadilly Line to see sites in London.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Everywhere we went the citizens were gracious. Our spending on lunches and dinners benefitted local restaurants. Also, our boat rides and entry fees supported local employment..4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a great experience. Chantelle was an excellent guide as well as being a very special person. She made Malta and its history come alive to us.Wilfred Shum review 3 Jul 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Culture2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Dress light and wear good walking shoes3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Sort of4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
ExcellentWe continue to make extra changes to only benefit the environments and countries we visit, Just to highlights for this trip some of those things encase they were not as obvious: This trip makes the most of small, locally owned and run properties, ensuring the communities we visit benefit from tourism. We will continue to develop and be better than yesterday and thank you again for all your feedback
Veronica Pride review 5 Mar 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The ancient history on Malta. Amazingly well constructed and preserved temples older than the pyramids.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don’t expect to relax much! Excellent tour seeing more or less everything there is to see. Good hotels and Lisa, the guide was excellent. As a native of Malta, she had superb knowledge and interest in Malta, Gozo, the culture, life and history which she put over really well. Don’t go in the height of summer of course, it would be too hot to enjoy the sights and too crowded too. End of February into March was excellent though note that the museums were closed until March 1st.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we used local guides, hotels and transport. The only impact really was the flight which is rather unavoidable.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
An excellent trip. The small group (14) got on well together. I would never want to do such a vacation with a large coach load. I think I got a real flavour of the islands.Mary Dottie Moon review 30 Oct 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Our guide Alissa made everything memorable with the boat ride at Blue Grotto, time on Joseph’s farm and Valletta being highlights.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don’t forget your bathing suit.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent - exceeded expectations.Helen Meredith review 11 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Caravaggio at the Cathedral2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
In summer be prepared for high temperatures & humidity3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Unsure. Water had to be bought in plastic bottles which we weren’t certain were then recycled.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
GoodWilliam McPhee review 4 Apr 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The long deserted beaches.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Forecast was rain, but when the sun shone, it was hot and proved the need for a hat.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It benefitted the local businesses.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I contacted the operator many times as confirmation of my booking request was very slow. That said, the location was ideal and our guide Rocio was really good at catering for different abilities.Stephanie Hold review 1 Apr 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Hard to choose, I would have to say discovering beautiful Gozo and having beautiful lunches by the sea.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It can get quite windy, so make sure to bring something to deal with that possibility.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We did go and visit a local farmer, but I got the impression only one of the two hotels were helping a local business. The second one on the island of Malta was quite standard, and they insisted on changing towels every day (no signs to say how one could avoid doing that). I would also recommend that they invest in liquid soap dispensers in the bathroom, instead of having individual packets of liquid soap (which can create a lot of garbage).4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A beautiful trip with enough time to visit a lot of what the island has to offer, all while having some alone time if wanted.Ricky Northcott review 22 Sep 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It's always nice to see a new place & experience the culture of that place.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Get as most information before you go.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
In some ways, yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
9/10Mariam Conway review 19 Sep 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Walking through the beautiful Sierra de Arcena.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It's a full on trip, although this is made clear in the trip notes. That suited us down to the ground as we were keen to see and experience as much as possible during our visit.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We travelled with a local (who is clearly passionate about the region); stayed in a small village (thus contributing to its economy); used public transport; and minimised plastic waste by drinking tap water throughout the trip.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic trip that packs lots in and really gives you a feel for the region. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know the history and culture of Andalucia.Rosie Ritchie review 31 May 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Meeting my fellow travelers and our leader Maria. Loved the neolithic sites too.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring comfy sandals and a pair of trainers. No walking boots required.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. We ate at local restaurants and visited various museums.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Thoroughly enjoyed it.Diana Martin review 6 Oct 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Valletta boat trip, Palatine Chapel, Mount Etna.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared to be on the go most of the time.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Don't know.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Good.Elizabeth Drummond Young review 11 Sep 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Time in Gozo - boat trips in Gozo and Harbour cruise in Malta. Visit to farm for lunch.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Sensible shoes and dress for extreme heat and humidity.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Plastic water bottles were everywhere because of Malta's water problem. Not sure that it did beyond any normal tourist benefits.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent guide and good experience.Read the operator's response here:
Thank you for your feedback. The benefits of choosing this tour is that we work with a local operator and have a local Tour Leader to escort us who will be able to explain all about the history and culture, as well as local life on the islands. This makes our experience that much richer than traveling independently as we’ll be able to uncover all sorts of aspects of the islands not accessible to most visitors. Our trip also benefits a wide range of people in the islands, from the small hotels we stay in, to the transport providers, restaurants and other small businesses.
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