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A chic Malta holiday is always a good idea Whether you’re dreaming of rosé on a rooftop, a renaissance vibe or sun- drenched shopping adventures, it's time to add this wonderful island to your travel itinerary
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O h, Malta, glittering gem of the Mediterra- nean, equally splendifer- ous in terms of history, hedonism and sum- mer fashion inspiration. With its hon- ey-coloured fortresses, crystal-clear bays and the perfect touch of glamour, Mal- ta is fast becoming the connoisseur’s choice for a stylish respite from the real world. It’s one of those places that gets under the skin—sunny and filled with stories; strongly energetic, yet intimate enough to let you feel like a local. Come for the history, stay for the sweet life, and head home with your phone filled with images of golden light, enticing balconies and caramel-toned selfies. Nestled between the charms of Ita- ly and the winds of North Africa, this Mediterranean island is currently un- dergoing its stylistic zenith. No longer
Representing the very pinnacle of Malta’s sophisticated accommodation offer is Ini- ala Harbour House, an exclusive boutique hotel that towers high over Valletta’s spectacular Grand Harbour. Everything here resembles a scene from some art house film: marble bathrooms with vanil- la hues, artwork that would look more at home in a gallery than a hotel room, and private swimming pools that call for la- zily sipping champagne as the sun sinks behind the towers of Senglea. If you book one of the suites with a balcony, get ready to experience sunsets worthy of the pal- ette of Caravaggio – or at least a top Ins- tagram story. Located nearby, close to the City Gate of Valletta, is The Phoenicia – a hotel that doesn’t attempt to be modern, as it knows it’s already legendary. This neo-ba- roque diamond has it all: impeccable ser- vice, gardens that exude British discipline and an infinity pool that seems to spill
merely a geographical gem, it is now a genuine port of call for those who trav- el with aesthetic criteria. That’s be- cause, in Malta, luxury isn’t found on- ly in impressive old façades, but rather in the details, in the light that falls pre- cisely as it should, and in the moments that carry the aromas of the sea and niche perfume.
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