Combining Business with Pleasure in Malta’s Worst Kept Secret

Stuart Brodkin Cheryl Simmons   Travel Editor Stuart Brodkin and Restaurant Critic Cheryl Simmons “discover” the island’s hidden beauty spot FOR most tourists Malta means the Mediterranean island-state’s capital Valletta, one of the most densely historic urban centres in Europe. But that’s not really true anymore. Let me introduce you to the new kid on the block - Portomaso, a beauty spot that has been hiding in plain sight for far too long. I “discovered” Portomaso for myself on a recent five-day business trip, staying at the elegant Hilton Malta.  

  Perched on the shimmering edge of the Mediterranean, this is more than just a luxury hotel: it is a vibrant retreat in St. Julian’s where the sea, culture and comfort converge. From the twinkling Portomaso marina views to the pulses of local life nearby, this five-star destination offers both escape and immersion for discerning travellers and in-a-hurry commercial customers like myself. First impressions often make or bre...