On the trail of '111 Places in Malta That You Shouldn't Miss'

'111 Places in Malta That You Shouldn't Miss' is the ultimate insider's guide to Malta.

Featuring interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides, this guidebook forms part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide

Coming up at #37, Locanda La Gelsomina is the only Maltese boutique accommodation concept featured in this fully illustrated guide. Described as offering "out-of-the-ordinary hospitality catered towards an international clientele", Locanda La Gelsomina shines a positive spotlight on a curated, authentic accommodation experience characterized by the personal touch.

Available in Italian, English and German in all good bookstores worldwide, this unique guide  will take you exploring through Malta's historic secrets and little known nooks.

On Malta by Inigo Taylor showing at Studio 87, Valletta

Image courtesy of Studio 87, shot by Geoffrey Zarb Adami

The beauty of Birgu is that while it is off-the-beaten-track, immersed within the authentic Maltese way of life, it is just a 5-minute sail across from the cultural heart of Valletta.

Bursting with events, our top Valletta pick for this month is Inigo Taylor's photographic exhibition 'On Malta' that is currently on display at Studio 87.

Image courtesy of Studio 87, shot by Geoffrey Zarb Adami

Image courtesy of Studio 87, shot by Geoffrey Zarb Adami

Born in England, Inigo Taylor spent countless of childhood summers in Gozo, acquiring a taste for the Mediterranean islands which would later echo in his photographic work. Having now lived in Malta for over a decade, his first solo exhibition 'On Malta' is a selection of photographs that form part of a larger body of work which Inigo started back in 2007.

Studio 87, founded by Justine Balzan Demajo, is a recently opened independent art space where old is submerged with the new. Historically, its structure was used as part of the many stores and stalls of the bustling market area down by the harbour and pixkerija in Valletta. It’s ethos focuses on showcasing widely known artists but more importantly on shedding new light and creating a platform for emerging local and international artists of different mediums, whilst always maintaining quality and aesthetic value.

Showcasing an alternative, direct and honest glimpse into the multi-faceted elements of Maltese identity within an authentic, historical space, this is an exhibition not to be missed.

'On Malta' at Studio 87 shall run until June 14, 2018. Liesse Hill, Valletta. Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm.

Locanda La Gelsomina awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2nd year running

Locanda La Gelsomina has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for a second year in a row by leading international travel website TripAdvisor.

Since 2011, the Certificate of Excellence honours hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great service across the world. 

Humbled and honoured by this award, we wish to thank each one of our guests on behalf of our family and team for having made this possible through your honest and positive reviews. We look forward to sharing our hospitality vision with both returning and new guests in the year ahead, and to continue improving the experience we offer to all who walk through our doors.

Grazzi!

Steven, Rossella & family

Introducing My Barefoot Island passion for hand-picked design

Our hospitality ethos is rooted in attention-to-detail, and we are passionate about collaborating with Malta-based individuals and brands who embrace this curated vision.

My Barefoot Island is a niche, Malta-based brand run by the talented Luiza Ioana Cimpean that reflects an organic, original and minimal sense of style. Each product that falls within the My Barefoot Island family has been carefully sourced from sustainable producers that - just like us - are incredibly focussed on the importance of quality and authenticity.

We love sharing such passion with our guests, which is why we have partnered with My Barefoot Island to provide guest beach towels that are traditional Turkish peshtemals made of 100% cotton.

Image courtesy of My Barefoot Island

Image courtesy of My Barefoot Island

These towels are known to be some of the most luxurious in the world. Deeply rooted in tradition, artisans have been crafting these beautiful pieces for centuries. 

Natural, handmade and perfect for those endless Maltese beach days.