Am old enough to remember Malta from WWII and am also a history buff and wanted to see where St. Paul, the Crusaders, and "the Knights" passed through.
Spent four days there in 1999 at the Radisson (OK); but food was mediocre everywhere. I drove all over the island (can handle LH driving). The walled city is worth seeing. The Popeye movie set was not all bad. I am a tourist sightseeer; and I have now seen it. But I'm glad I did!