If you are coming to Malta for a holiday, business trip or even as an English Student 'Tranquillity' is an ideal place to stay. Situated on the border of Swieqi and St Julians our home which was completed in 2010 overlooks the valley of Swieqi.

Though small, Malta still has something for everyone and somewhere to go for everything ... it’s just a case of knowing what you want to do and then where to go to find it. For history and sightseeing, for example, you head for Valletta or the former capital, Mdina . For peace and tranquillity, it’s Gozo . And to mix with the in-crowd, you hit trendy Sliema.

We all dream of being stars in the music world, selling more albums than Adele or Lady Ga Ga and living in a gold-plated house with hot and cold running servants and a chocolate fountain in the entrance hall. It's just one of those things that appeals to millions, like playing professional sport or winning the lottery. 

Spend any time in Valletta and you can’t help but be impressed by its magnificent and historic Grand Harbour. And if you make it to the lovely Valletta Waterfront complex when there’s a cruise liner in port then you’ll no doubt feel a pang of jealousy when seeing those lucky passengers, who’ve avoided all the traffic and parking chaos, by gliding into the city in serene fashion.

So you’ve just landed in Malta! Or you’ve lived here for your entire life. Or you’ve got family here and you come down a few times a year for a quick holiday. It doesn’t matter much, really, because whether you know the island like the back of your hand or you’re just venturing out to get your first taste of this little gem of ours, the chances are that you’ve never experienced it from the deck of a chartered yacht. 

So exactly what is it that makes dolphins cute? OK, so they’re mammals but they’ve got much more of a fish about them than say a cat or a dog, and you never catch people saying: “Ahhhh, what a cute looking haddock!” or “Isn’t that seabass sweet!”

Most people’s first sight of the ‘casino scene’ comes courtesy of Hollywood films. These usually show tuxedo-clad millionaires – with long-gowned beauties on their arms – betting thousands at the roulette, poker or craps table. They’ll also be drinking Champagne, or some exotic cocktail too. If you fancy a bit of that then it's available in Malta!

Q Bar is one of Malta’s latest lounge bar concepts launched at the end of 2007, situated at the elegant location of the Valletta Waterfront, Grand Master Pinto's baroque wharf built in the 18th Century.

It comes to us all at some point during every holiday. You reach a point where the end of your trip is in sight and realise that you’ve not bought any presents for your friends and family back home. More importantly, you’ve not snaffled anything for your own mantelpiece to serve as a memento of your trip.

InterContinental Malta redefines the meaning of elegance, hospitality and service with its contemporary design and modern ambience providing a unique atmosphere.