Oh I loved Malta! Went during covid in place of a USA holiday, I didn't really know much about it in advance but it was open to tourists and we needed a break, but safe to say I'm not sad about losing the first holiday.
I stayed in Valletta and especially loved the evenings, so many people eating and drinking outside, it felt really cosmopolitan and safe. Valletta itself is lovely, the architecture is gorgeous. We ate so well and so reasonably too.
We travelled all around the island, saw wonderful historic sites, ancient archeology and had a lovely day trip to Gozo. We visited the fort in Valletta and learnt about the history of the island. I saw a Caravaggio up close and went across the harbour in a tiny traditional water taxi. I waited away a picturesque hour in the Upper Barraka Gardens and shared a delicious cake in the walled town of Medina.
There's so much to see, it's not the most beachy of places though if that's your thing. If the historic sites and museums are of interest there is a card you can get that allows access to various sites and saves money.
I take the worst photos you have ever seen, but even my photos of Malta look nice!
I must return soon, it was an unexpected and delightful surprise