Originally Posted by Steady-EDI

Also bear in mind that the Maltese currency is one of only two I can think of - the other being Cyprus - that is 'heavier' than the pound, i.e. MTL 1 is worth more than GBP 1. We are so conditioned to thinking the other way around that it's worth keeping this in mind, or you may end up spending a lot more than you think you are!