'Underrated' holiday spot is perfect for a budget getaway this summer
A travel influencer has taken to social media to brand an 'underrated' holiday destination as the ultimate '10 out of 10' - and it is perfect for those on a budget
A travel influencer has hailed Malta as the ultimate '10 out of 10' destination, branding it extremely underrated. While many fantasise about exploring the historic ruins in Greece or basking on the sun-drenched beaches of Ibiza, Hannah, a TikTok travel expert, insists this often-neglected gem has everything to offer - particularly for those on a shoestring budget.
On her TikTok account @hannahshols, she shared: "Malta is by far the most underrated country I think I've ever visited. This is why you need to put it on your 2024 travel list." She provided a brief cost rundown: "A quick cost breakdown - we paid just over £400 each, five nights in Solana Hotel and spa.
"That included flights, accommodation, breakfast, baggage and transfers... So, here's a couple of things that I would not miss out if you're heading to Malta this year."
Despite its small stature, Malta packs a punch with historical treasures like its awe-inspiring Megalithic Temples, which predate even the grandeur of Stonehenge and Egypt's famed pyramids.
The island also boasts spectacular sea caves and the celebrated Blue Lagoon, reports the Express. Hannah, an experienced globetrotter, highly praises the marvels of Malta's fortified capital Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site acclaimed for being 'one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world '.
She enthused: "Please just spend a day in Valetta roaming around, street dining, going to the boutique shops, wandering in and out of the gardens, seeing the cannons being fired at the saluting battery and checking out the harbour front.
"Once you're bored of city life, please book a boat trip! So, we booked the Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon tour through Get Your Guide."
Hannah, who found endless charm on the less populated but equally enchanting island of Gozo, described an unforgettable boating adventure that cost her just £29, dubbing it her 'favourite day'.
She elaborated: "Just one thing I loved about Malta was that it was like nowhere I'd ever been before. It's got such strong Arabic and Roman influences, it was just absolutely beautiful.
"And everyone we met just seemed so proud to be Maltese. So, overall Malta gets a 10 out of 10 from me and I could not recommend it enough."
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