Originally Posted by
T8191
The ancient City of Valletta is still bomb scarred in many places, but is slowly being restored to what it was in the 17th century.
Go away from the City, and you could (IMO) be anywhere in the Mediterranean, with high-rise modern hotels etc.
It's a personal thing, as my MLA17 TR says.
Really enjoyed the trip report. On my first stay in September I stayed in the slightly faded but eventually charming "British Hotel" which looks out onto the Grand Harbour, and my room had a balcony onto one of the streets you photographed, just opposite the church bell tower. I was solo and enjoyed that, the Valletta streets winding up and down ferocious hills (and in September the heat was still blistering and reflects off the stone and amplifies) are unique and wonderful. It really is a tremendous destination. Yes, St Julian's is more of a resort, with a posh marina, but easier with the family in tow in December. Hopefully the OP will update on impressions and experiences.