Whether you’re strolling through historic Valletta and Mdina, relaxing in the spa of the Marriott in St Julian’s or on a meditative go-slow in neighbouring Gozo, this Mediterranean island has it all

Valletta, Malta. Photo: Getty

There’s a big red Easter egg in the aisle of Dunnes in Navan with my name on it. A Maltesers one.

Maltesers have always been a favourite treat of mine, and while ­naive tourists can regularly be seen stocking up on big bags of them at ­Malta International Airport, they have, of course, got nothing to do with the place.