European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 01, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Mall Tel Malta has Only a couple of Sandy beaches but lots of hidden coves like this one called Peter s Pool. Is Peter Jaeger Insun Clear Blue water sparkles around these peaceful islands by James Hudson Moore or. I did t go to Malta to search for the maltese Falcon. I went to Malta to get away from fast cars on the autobahn rigid european train schedules  the office. I wanted to relax swim water ski  learn How to scuba dive in the clean Blue Mediterranean sea. Scuba divers there Call the water the , which is a fitting description. Water sports  a Laid Back lifestyle go hand in hand on the sunny Island of Malta which probably explains Why there Are 25 diving schools  just two traffic lights Malta offers loads of Sun  Clear Blue water As  historical  cultural opportunities. The official languages Are maltese  English but italian is widely spoken. Several daily newspapers Are printed in English  first run movies Are shown in English. Only a few hours away from Central Europe by plane Malta is actually a group of three islands Malta where the majority of the residents live Gozo the second largest  tiny Comino where just a handful resides. Daily ferry service connects the three but for those tourists with a Large budget  Little time helicopter service also is available. _ _ you Don t have to stay in the main cities of Valletta St Julian Sliema  Zira to enjoy yourself. Smaller towns such As Bug Ibba  nearby St. Paul s Bay where on his Way to Rome the apostle Paul was shipwrecked  washed ashore during a storm in . 60 Are becoming far More attractive to tourists. They offer plenty of hotel rooms shops galore All sorts of Wajter sports Rocky beaches an endless selection of restaurants  cafes  a fun filled nightlife. Many tourists Are now using these smaller towns As bases then setting off to explore the other cities Sites  highlights of the islands. Most maltese hotels include a Buffet breakfast for their guests but if you want something More you can find restaurants open by 7 . Serving typical English continued on Page 1a National tourist offic of Malta the hallway leading to the Palace armoury contains several suits of Armor worn by the knights of St. John. September 1, 1994 stripes Magazine 13