Oceania Cruises' new ship, the Vista, is on its maiden voyage. The cruise will take passengers to Malta, Naples, Sardinia and Corsica.

English is the official language along with Maltese, a language that derives from Maghrebi Arabic. In 55 hectares there are 320 monuments in Valletta, one of the densest historical cities in the world. The gardens of Barraka are some of the most beautiful green spaces in Malta and the most popular with tourists.