Monopoly Malta

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Malta

Monopoly Malta

Monopoly is a board game created by Parker Brothers back in 1935. It’s estimated that over seven hundred and fifty million people have played this most popular game.

Following its success worldwide, Gamebox Ltd decided to create Monopoly Malta.

The Malta Monopoly Game is in Maltese language and includes localities that were chosen by a panel of judges, some of which were residents of Malta. Maltese people had also the opportunity to choose which photo will be featured on the cover of Monopoly Malta. The shortlist consisted of the Valletta Waterfront, L-Imnajdra Temples and the Maltese flag showcasing the George Cross. An impressive 80% of the voting members choose L-Imnajdra Temples and therefore such photo will be the Malta Monopoly Game box cover for the coming 25 years.

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Malta Junior College

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Malta

Junior College of Malta

The Malta Junior College, also referred to as 6th Form Malta, is an education faculty that prepares students for entrance into the highly rated European University of Malta.

G.F. Abela Junior College is located in Guze Debono Square in Msida, very close to the capital city of Malta, Valletta.

At the University of Malta Junior College, students can avail themselves to quality education, which will enable them to develop the skills required for tertiary level studies. It is precisely a 2 year course with the aim of preparing students for the Matriculation Certificate which is obligatory as per entry requirements of the Maltese University.

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Cigarette & Fuel Prices

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Malta

Malta Cigarette Prices

Cigarette prices in Malta, like almost every other country, are expensive mainly because of the high taxes governments impose on them. As it stands currently one can buy locally a packet of cigarettes for €3.70 to a maximum of €4.00 depending the brand.

Although Malta cigarette prices are increasing on a yearly basis, many Maltese people especially women keep consuming tobacco on regular basis.

The European Commission is doing its utmost to discourage people from consuming cigarettes and is planning to force such increase in prices regularly, hoping to achieve its aims.

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Food & Drink Prices

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Malta

Food prices in Malta

Malta food prices can vary a lot, depending the cuisine being served at the particular restaurant, it’s ambience and most definitely the location. The cheapest option will obviously be to buy food and drinks from supermarkets.

Maltese bread for example cost only around €0.50 and you can buy a packet of six 2 liter bottles for less than €2.50.

In take-aways or restaurants, food prices in Malta are more expensive than from a supermarket. One can find various small take-away outlets spread throughout the cities, mainly selling local products as well as imported food and drinks.

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Palm Court Hotel Malta

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Malta

Palm Court Hotel Qawra Malta

The Palm Court Hotel Malta is a very popular 3 star hotel in Qawra. This hotel is highly promoted by Malta Bargains, a company who targets mainly the British market.

Accommodation at this hotel is usually part of a very cheap holiday package, most likely on All Inclusive basis (i.e. including b’fast, lunch time snacks, dinner and local drinks too).

Checking out the various Palm Court Hotel Malta reviews on the web, one will notice that most reviewers actually say that this hotel is very basic. Having said that, when considering the extremely economical price for an All Inclusive package, tourists are actually getting a fair service in return for the price being paid.

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