STAY AT THE GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR

Thursday, August 30, 2012

A UNIQUE HOLIDAY IN MALTA - LUXURY ROMANTIC WEEKEND


Start the weekend in style! Enjoy a memorable weekend break in Our Unique Presidential Suite with magnificent views of the Harbour surrounded by luxury.

A one-time offer not to be missed!!!

Book the Presidential Suite for this weekend at an exceptional price of €350 per person per night for double occupancy!!

This Romantic Package includes:

• Accommodation in Our Unique Presidential Suite on Bed and Breakfast Basis,
• A Wine and Chocolate Treat in room,
• A Romantic Dinner at the Tiki for Two, (Food Only) &
• A Couple’s Dream Massage.

Offer is only available when booking on our website & for stays between

31st August till 2nd September 2012,

1st November till 20th December,

&

5th January till 28 February 2013.



For your Dinner Reservation and Couple’s Massage treatment kindly send us an email with your preference time and date on info@excelsior.com.mt and we will confirm back to you.

Terms and Conditions:

• Reservation is non-refundable & fully prepaid upon booking – cannot be cancelled or changed without charge.
• Package items must be utilized during your stay are non exchangeable and non refundable.
• Rates and availability are subject to change.
• Should a third person be booked the guest will be entitled to Bed and Breakfast and one dinner at the Tiki Restaurant.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Restaurants Malta - Al Fresco Dining

Al Fresco Dining on the Bastion Terrace on the 25th August!


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Enjoy our sumptuous Buffet BBQ with an assortment of Mediterranean dishes served in a truly unique venue at the heart of Malta.

From 19.00 hrs to 22.30 hrs.

Price: Adults – €30, Children – €15.

For more details kindly contact our Food & Beverage Team on food.beverage@excelsior.com.mt.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Comino - The Beauty of the Maltese Islands!

Discover the most beautiful parts of our Maltese Islands.


The tiny Island of Comino is situated right in the middle of the channel which separates mainland Malta from the island of Gozo. The unspoilt island is a haven for all those who love swimming, snorkelling, diving, wind surfing and other water sports. The Blue Lagoon, with its crystal clear blue sea, provides one of the most spectacular sights of the Maltese archipelago. The natural caves surrounding the Island are also awe inspiring and are not to be missed.

Departure from Marfa by ferry boat - 9.00 till 15.00 hrs (every hour)

Departure from Comino by ferry boat - 9.30 till 18.00 hrs (every hour)

Transfer to ferry -

€35.00 each way (2-4 Persons)

€40.00 each way (5-6 Persons)
 
Should you wish to experience a day in Comino during your holidays in Malta kindly contact our transport desk on 00356 23192229 to book your transport.


Thursday, August 9, 2012

Malta Festa Night at the Grand Hotel Excelsior!


On the 18th August join us for a Maltese Experience...


An evening of live 'village festa' music, serving sumptuous food against a truly Maltese backdrop with stalls of traditional Maltese delicacies and local crafts.

A typical Maltese Strolling Band willl be performing for 15 minutes in the hotel lobby and then be moving to the Marina Triangle Area and performing for an additional 45 minutes.

Guests are greeted with a welcome drink and are free to wander around the area which will include a number of stalls selling traditional delicacies and crafts. To complement the evening guests may then proceed to their tables to begin their meal which will be a Maltese Style Buffet Dinner.

Should you wish to place your booking for Our Special Maltese Festa Night kindly contact our Food and Beverage Team on +356 21250520 or by email on: food.beverage@excelsior.com.mt.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Malta Events - Antonello Venditti to perform at Ta’ Qali


Vendetti will be supported by local band Winter Moods, in a top Malta concert organised by Standout Events.

Speaking at a press conference announcing the concert, Venditti - who had performed in Malta in 2001 - described the island as being "one of the most important countries in the world".

You can speak any language in the world when you're in Malta, and you'll be understood. It's a magical place, and it's a place where people can live well - which is rare, because out in the world, people aren't living well," he said, adding that he has a good relationship with his supporting act, Winter Moods.

"They're a great band, and we're good friends. In them I see a joie de vivre that seems typical of Malta, a willingness to express solidarity."

Venditti also divulged that unlike his 2001 concert, which was more orchestral-based, the upcoming gig will be a rock performance.

Boasting of a long career which began in the early 70s, Antonello Venditti can boast of a multi-generational fan base, partly thanks to his perceptive satirical lyrics which express a love-hate relationship with his country of origin, and particularly his birth city: Rome.

Antonello Venditti will be visiting Malta as part of his 'Unica 2012' tour.
 
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Monday, August 6, 2012

Malta - Life During the War


The role of Malta in the Second World War reflects the strategic position that it held in the Mediterranean as it acted as a gateway between the continents of Europe and Africa seeing as it was Britain’s most important Mediterranean naval base. Hence, when Mussolini plunged Italy into the war in 1940, Malta knew that it was destined to play a frontline role. In fact, Malta holds the record for the heaviest, sustained bombing attack: some 154 days and nights and 6,700 tons of bombs.

The people in Malta faced many challenges. Those who lived in the capital Valletta and “The Three Cities” had to be evacuated because of the danger of bombing and were also forced underground into a network of bomb shelters that could reportedly house nearly half of the island’s population. Due to the ferocious bombing, many towns and villages were reduced to rubble and hence, most people were spending long periods in the shelters as a form of protection.

When their morale was at its lowest, there came a glimmer of light, of hope, of joy for such a long-suffering people. The bravery and courage portrayed by the Islands population was not gone unnoticed and on the 15th April, 1942, King George VI awarded the island the George Cross, which is considered to be the highest civilian medal, for its peoples bravery and heroism.

“To honour her brave people, I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that long be famous in history”.

Once the war ended, the Maltese Islands were economically and physically devastated. In 1947, the Islands were granted around £30 million to help rebuild it. However it took several decades and further restructuring once the British forces left Malta completely in 1979, to rebuild the economy.

Re-live the Great Siege that erupted between the Knights of St John and the fierce Ottoman Empire; French and British rule; and the city’s heroic role in World War II. Check Out the Valletta History Package offered by this Luxury Malta Hotel.