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Space travel – a once in a lifetime opportunity

MIDAS — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 17:01:23 +0000

It can be argued that once you see the earth from space, your perspective on the world changes. This is called ‘The Overview Effect’. “From this height you see all diversity and beauty of the world, and no amount of prior study or training can fully prepare anybody for the awe and wonder this inspires,” said Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan.

We all gaze into the stars at times, letting our inner child wonder if blasting off into orbit is an experience only accessible to the elite. ‘Space, the final frontier’ does not have to be a topic of sci-fi’s anymore, as space travel for private tourists is not that far away. Right now, there are companies attempting to make exploring the orbit accessible to all. Their time frame may surprise you too, with the commercial space flight industry predicted to ‘take off’ within the next 5 years, space exploration will soon be possible for you!

This article will guide you on how to get your first orbital adventure underway. We discuss your training, what to expect for accommodation and your daily activity options and experiences once you explore deep space.

As you may know, the first commercial astronaut was Sir Richard Branson, who boarded his Virgin Galactic Rocket plane back in July over New Mexico. In his 1.5 hour mission, he reached an altitude where the sky turned black and the earth horizon curved. He plans to make this sub-orbital experience available to paying customers who can look down upon the earth for $450,000 a ticket.

Richard told the BBC “And why shouldn’t they (the general public) go to space? Space is extraordinary; the Universe is magnificent. I want people to be able to look back at our beautiful Earth and come home and work very hard to try to do magic to it, to look after it.”

Morgan Stanley’s research forecasts that the global space industry could generate revenue of USD1 trillion or more in 2040. Other companies such as Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, which has a Federal Aviation Administration license for human spaceflight, is hoping to start space tourism flights in early 2022! Elon Musk with Space X, their competitor, is also planning to make longer orbital space travel soon possible.

Unchartered territories provide unchartered dangers. Training, of course, is paramount, but where would you go, and what does it entail? Zero Gravity training (weightlessness) is a much-needed skill for your launch and return to earth. It can be provided in one of the few global, purpose-built training centres that supply bespoke courses executed to fine-tune your body ready for launch!

You can experience Zero Gravity in a specially modified Boeing 727 called G Force One. On board, the pilot flies at an angle of 45 degrees until you achieve weightlessness. Once this is obtained, the fun can begin! You can do acrobatic space manoeuvres (parabolas) and experience lunar gravity (one 6th your body weight) and Martian gravity (one 3rd your body weight).

Now in this new territory, where will you stay? The future is coming, imagine a holiday orbiting the earth? The Gateway Foundation has announced that the Voyager Station is deemed to be the first high-end hotel being created for space accommodation. Construction starts in 2026 and is due to open its 50,000 sq meter venue in 2027. It will be able to accommodate 440 guests in their own personal sleeping pods, and from its realm, you can witness the sunrise 16 times in one day! The hotel will orbit the earth and is deemed only fit for those with a sense of adventure, coupled with the appreciation for the finer things in life.

A three-night stay in the Voyager Station will be $4.8 million, that’s 1.6 million per night! Although prices are now steep, the Gateway Foundation knows that they have to drop their charges dramatically to attract more customers-so watch this space!! (Pun intended).

In 2023 you can board the Soyuz rocket for a 10-day adventure, during which time you can experience several chosen ‘missions’. Imagine witnessing the earth rise over the bright side of the moon from less than a mile away. Visiting the International Space Station, where you can participate in research experiments for science, education, human factor research or commercial activities. However, the most exciting adventure of all would have to be conducting your very own spacewalk!

This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity and would put you with only a handful of others in the world. You would be a pioneer of space travel, enjoying new orbital experiences.

We at Midas can launch you straight to the forefront of space tourism. Only 550 people have travelled into this uncharted territory since the beginning of space travel, and now, with our help, you can be the next!

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Cigars, what you should know (continuation)

MIDAS — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:46:07 +0000

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Stages of Cigar Making

Fermentation

Cuban cigars are made from specially selected tobaccos for the filling, strapping, and the cover sheet.

Firstly, the quality of the raw material needs to be improved. The tobacco needs to obtain the correct ratio of nicotine and resin to give a tangible flavour-aromatic property during tasting. The cigars acquire a unique bouquet, fragrance.

Under a cold temperature (2-3º) the leaves for the filling undergo fermentation. They are removed from the bags, inspected, and placed in oak barrels to evaporate any excess moisture. The raw material is aged until and then it is sent to the twisting room.

Sorting

Manual labour is used in the factory. The leaves are cleaned of debris, insects and dirt. The defective, damaged or deformed raw material is also rejected. They are sorted according to density, size, shade, and vein thickness.

The tobacco is made wet to remove the central vein. It is then graded. The coats must be textured, elastic, and without defects. Master craftsmen work with the material softly, gently picking tobacco from the stacks.

Blending – creating tobacco blends

This is the most delicate, complex and painstaking phase, only endured by a master craftsman. For this role, they need to have the skill of tasting aromas. They then classify the tobacco according to the type of aromatic oils.

The main types of tobacco leaves for flavour formation are-

Volado is low in strength. Seco has a medium strength and aroma and lastly Ligero is full-bodied and has a distinctive flavour.

Shaping and labelling

Using pre-pressed materials a Capote binder is used to shape the cigar. The next stage is coating. This is the most expensive stage, a kind of cigar cloth, is taken. The finished product is then labelled and boxed.

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Some interesting facts about cigars

The phrase, “Close, but no cigar,” originated in the day when a cigar was a popular carnival game prize.

In preparation for his first high-altitude aeroplane flight, Winston Churchill ordered the creation of an oxygen mask that would accommodate cigar smoking.

A highly skilled or specifically trained cigar roller is referred to as a torcedor, with them able to produce at least 200 cigars a day!

The tobacco plant belongs to the potato and tomato plant family know as Solanaceae.

1000 tobacco seeds can fit inside a thimble.

Legendary writer Mark Twain used to smoke 300 cigars a month. At one point he quit the habit, however, he ended up suffering from writers block. He then resumed his cigar habit and wrote a book in three months.

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How to be a cigar connoisseur

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your cigar experience.

Don’t let the cigar burn out – it’s best to inhale every 30-60 seconds. Also, unlike cigarettes, cigar ash is not actively shaken off – it will fall away on its own if you need to brush it off, just gently place the cigar on the edge of the ashtray.

When you have finished tasting a cigar, do not put it out like a cigarette – it is considered bad manners and it will also give off an unpleasant smell. Simply leave it in the ashtray and the cigar will put out by itself. If you leave a cigar in the ashtray for hours and then decide to light it, be prepared that it will be bitter and not as flavourful. Experienced aficionados do not light a cigar a second time.

To light your cigar hold the flame an inch or two away from the foot of your cigar. If you bury your cigar in the flame, it won’t burn evenly and you’ll taste a nasty mix of butane fuel and charred tobacco in the first puffs. Rotate your cigar over the flames taking a few puffs as you go. Once big blow the end until you have an orange glow over the whole base

Professionals advise to not take the band off the cigar until you are about an inch or two away from it. The heat from the cigar naturally loosens the band so you won’t tear the cigar removing the label

It seen as good smoking etiquette to keep few spare cigars to give as handouts

Although there are obvious health problems linked to smoking today smoking a well-made cigar still has strong connotations with being well admired and quietly confident.

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Cigars, what you should know

MIDAS — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:15:55 +0000

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History

The history of the cigar dates back to the 10th century. Historians believe that cigars were created by the ancient Mayans, who wrapped tobacco in palm or plantain leaves. This story is supported by an ancient Mayan pot that dates back to the 10th century, on this, there is an image of a man smoking a cigar shaped object!

The first recorded Westerners to encounter tobacco were the Christopher Columbus team in 1492 when they arrived in Cuba. On initial arrival to the ‘new world’ Columbus was reported to be disappointed as he thought there was no ‘treasure’ to be found there. However, through trade, the local Indians introduced Cohiba (tobacco) to his team. They showed the eager spectators how to burn and inhale the leaves for pleasure. The men enjoyed this new sensation, in particular one lieutenant who was so taken with the new vice that he smoked it every day on their epic journey back home.

In Spain and Portugal cigar smoking started to catch on. The French ambassador to Portugal, Jean Nicot, made cigar smoking popular back in his home country. You can see how much influence when you realise that the name nicotine is derived from his name.

Next cigars hit the rest of Europe, but it was the Spanish who developed the use of specialised papers instead of leaves to contain the tobacco. Tobacco started to be grown for customer consumption. Initially, the tobacco was grown in Spain until procurers discovered that the climate of Cuba was more suited for most productive growth.

Other popular places for growing tobacco were Key West in Florida, New York, and the Philippines.

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Let us look a little more at the different elements of cigars.

Shapes

The Mayan Indians created the most commonly shaped cigar the Parejo. There are many subcategories of Parejo cigars, such as the Toro, Corona, and Carlota.

A good marketing ploy used by the manufacturers was to name their cigars after those in the media spotlight who smoked them examples of this are the Churchill, Rothschild, and Lonsdale.

In the 1800s the irregular shape of the Figurado made them popular. Narrowed on both sides, the Figurado initially gives off only the flavor of the coating and binding leaves, and the true flavour of the blend is revealed only when the smoker reaches the widest part of the cigar. They were considered high end at the time and nowadays are seen as collectors’ items. Examples of these are the Presidente, Torpedo, and Toscano.

Other popular shapes of the cigar are Robusto, Torpedo and Viola.

Time

How many hours is a person willing to devote to smoking? It’s not an easy question to answer today because time “costs” much more than it did in Columbus’ day. That’s why shorter formats of the Robusto cigar are recently gaining in popularity. Small cigars are deemed popular as they also hold have less tax.

The flavour intensity of a cigar is influenced by its length. The longer a cigar is in the mouth, the longer the resins and ethers dissolve in saliva and the more the essential oils evaporate, so the smoker gets a better sensation so experienced smokers prefer larger formats.

A 60-ring-gauge Cohiba cigar also known by its factory name, Grandioso, is 7 inches long and is extremely rare. As part of the Cohiba 50th anniversary, 50 humidor were made, each containing 50 cigars, for a total global run of 2,500 cigars. The No. 1 humidor was auctioned at the 2016 Festival del Habanos for approximately $350,000. The other 49 humidors were auctioned to the main Habanos distributors around the world, with a base price of $227,000. Others have been know to sell for even more.

Thickness

Remember – the thicker the cigar, the better it tastes and the cooler the smoke. Because a thicker cigar has more tobacco, more flavour, and also more space to cool the smoke. Thin cigars, which have fewer leaves, are simpler and more even in flavour. They are virtually devoid of the flavour dynamics inherent in more powerful and full-bodied cigars.

To be continued…

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History of Champagne: how the English helped birth bubbly

MIDAS — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:59:51 +0000

Champagne, a drink we all associate with the raising of a toast at a special or festive occasion. But what do we really know about its history? Firstly, like a lot of popular inventions, it too was discovered by chance.

In France, the Champagne region has been producing wines for hundreds of years. Some claim as far back as the Gallo-Roman period. ‘Champenois’, locals from the region, produced pale, pink-hued, still wines made primarily from Pinot Noir grapes.

The winemakers would distill their wine, but due to the cold temperature found in the North, the fermentation process would sometimes be interrupted. The consequence must be praised though, as it became the bubbly liquid that we are all so fond of today! During the freeze, the undigested sugars and yeast formed carbon dioxide and made an explosive bubbly mix.

In the late 17th Century, the ‘vin mousseux’ (sparkling wine) in the bottles that survived the pressure, started to become popular with French royalty, and shortly after Parisian socialites. The drink was considered rare and only accessible to the affluent.

By the 18th century Moët & Chandon, Taittinger, and Louis Roederer were all found in the Champagne region. They all competed to supply their produce at the most elegant and regal affairs.

The trend hit London, and they too decided that they wanted to recreate the bubbly liquid. Many historians believe that the thick bottle and cork synonyms with the champagne bottle today, was in fact, invented by the English and not the French in the early 17th Century. Next, the bottled sparkles began to spread through Europe.

Another popular misconception is that Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon, invented champagne. The monk did indeed make wine, he was a cellar master at Huntvillers Abbey, but he was in fact trying to remove the bubbles, not create them. The myth of him inventing champagne was actually a marketing tool used in the 19th Century by one of the subsequent owners of the Abbey. Apparently, when Dom Pérignon first tried the sparkling wine he shouted ‘come quickly, I am drinking the stars’. This quote was used in an advertising campaign, again reinforcing the ideology that the monk invented the bubbly drink. He used the myth to promote the vineyards when sparkling wine was becoming popular. Evidently, the marketing tool worked and consequently stuck!

Champagne today is not too sweet, with the name Brut often placed on their label to identify the dryness. Early champagnes, on the other hand, were loaded with sugar, but this was also used as a ploy to disguise any fermentation issues.

It seems that a person’s palate and taste buds are significantly different depending on the drinkers nationality. Russians and Scandinavians like their bubbles honey-sweet, German, French, and American, semi-sweet, and for the English the drier the better. Over time, the English style has succeeded at becoming the most well received.

So how do you know you are getting a quality bottle of champagne? Similar to wine, it’s all in the label, you need to look for the ‘appellation d’origine contrôlée’. These are the regulators who make sure the wine is made under the strict guidelines and made using the ‘Champenois method’. To warrant this title they insist on a second fermentation in the bottle, only using the correct grape type: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Arbane, and Petit Meslier. The name ‘Champagne’ can only be used under strict guidelines for sparkling wine that is made in the champagne region of France.

In the region of champagne, some of the oldest champagne cellars have become UNESCO world heritage sites. In Reims, one such site is the chalk tunnels below the city where champagne makers such as Pommery, G.H. Martel, Ruinart, Veuve-Cliquot, and Charles Heidsieck all established their cellars. If you are ever lucky enough to visit Champagne in person, then going on an exclusive tour of these relics is a must.

At Midas, we are here to organises your exclusive tour of the Champagne region, just be sure to think of us when you raise your first toast!

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Green tea – your healthy habit

MIDAS — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:56:00 +0000

Japan, your mind slowly drifts to images of elegant ladies dressed in kimonos, delicately pouring tea into handcrafted teacups. The way of tea, or Ichi-go ichi-e as it is locally known, is just as important as enjoying the tea. According to local tradition, during a tea ceremony, the underlying Japanese ethos is that you should treat your encounter with that person as if it is the first and last encounter that you will ever have with them. The preparation of the tea is used to provide a connection between the people.

There are actually 28 varieties of tea Sencha is the most common, sweet and mild. Gyokuro has strong aromas. Hōjicha is savory but the most classic is Matcha.

Let’s talk some more about Matcha, it is bright green and made from ground-up tea leaves that are grown in Japan. Matcha is created under shade-grown conditions and is a pure powdered form.

Matcha had 3 grades. Ceremonial, Premium and Cooking. Ceremonial is used in tea ceremonies, Premium for everyday enjoyment and the cooking grade is used for sweets . Matcha can be made in two ways, usucha (thin) and koicha (thick).

The thin tea is made using a bamboo whisk and is made with a creamy head. The thicker variation has no cream. It has a dense syrup like constancy and is dark forest green in colour.

In Tokyo, you don’t have to go to a formal tea ceremony to experience your Matcha, You can go to a tea house, which is a lot more relaxed and has a cafe-style ambiance. Nakamura Tokichi, founded in 1854 in Uji Shi, is one such place. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. It serves all varieties of Matcha and delicious desserts to accompany them.

I’m sure this article has got you curious to try your very own Matcha, in Japan. At Midas, we are here to orchestrate this unique experience for you. We will look after all the details, remembering to dot our i’s and cross our tea’s!

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Train travel can also be classy

MIDAS — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:38:03 +0000

When we hear the words Orient Express our minds drift to the 1930’s Agatha Christie murder mystery. But this is a different story, not Murder on the Orient Express, but Opulence on the Orient Express! Built in 1883, this has to be one of the most famous trains in the world. Dripping in history and elegance, a journey on her is a true step back in time. Right now, you can enjoy its full elegance visiting Venice, London, Paris, and Verona. This exclusive trip has to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, not to be missed.

Another particular locomotive journey not to be missed is the magical trip through the Swiss Alps. Claimed to be the most sought-after seats in Switzerland, you travel across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, with an onboard concierge service catering to your every need.

In upper-class cabins, you are guaranteed a window seat as you gaze at the Alpine panorama whilst sipping complimentary champagne. Enjoy your amuse-bouche before relaxing at a 5-course meal featuring traditional dishes accompanied by regional wines. Imagine yourself travelling through the Swiss Alps with an array of culinary delights to sample. Afterwards, you can enjoy drinks in their onboard bar.

If these beautiful train journeys have got you excited and ready to travel again, leave it to Midas to make it happen, but they are moving fast! Adventure awaits..

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Have a sommelier come to your home

MIDAS — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:17:46 +0000

Would you like to host a wine tasting evening at your home, where you can taste and smell the origins of each wine?Invite your friends for a fun, interactive, and informative evening, where they are guaranteed to leave having learned something new, while enjoying a sundowner on your terrace.

A private wine tasting experience, presented in the comfort of your own home by a qualified sommelier, is a fantastic way to entertain family and friends. Sample exquisite local and international wines, have the process of each grape variety explained, as well as how to source for yourself excellent wines for your home or events.

This experience combines the past, present, and future. Listen to interesting facts about how these particular bottles have made their way from the grapevine to your home. Ask the sommelier to inspect your own wine cellar and choose the most appropriate wines for your dinner whilst explaining their source. Share this moment with your friends and family and remember the knowledge you’ve gained. Or if you have your own business, why not arrange a sommelier to come to your next corporate team building session.

Read more here about wine local in our Wine Treasures of Malta article.

Midas can orchestrate this enchanting evening for you, giving you the rest of the time to fully relax and enjoy the experience.

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Why should you visit Ecuador?

MIDAS — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:12:53 +0000

Ecuador

Ecuador, a country that has an array of delights to offer. The golden sands of the Pacific Coast, the Amazon rainforest, the foothills of the Andes, and the creme de la creme -The Galapagos Islands!

With an eclectic mix of cuisine, culture and climate, this country is defiantly one you should have high on your bucket list. Let Midas tell you why.

The Amazon Basin

Think Indiana Jones battling his way through dense vegetation with a machete. If you want to mimic your idol, then you are in the right place.

The Amazon Basin, accessible by boat, is an absolute wonder. Along the waterways, you will find beautiful Amazonian lodges scattered around the lakes, and jungle camps to accommodate all your needs. You can also learn how tribes, like the Huaorani, have adapted to westernisation.

The wildlife that thrives in this vegetation is diverse, sloths, monkeys, caiman, and (yikes) snakes are all common. If you are lucky, you will see some rarer species too, jaguars, pumas, peccaries and if you’re really lucky, the pink river dolphins!

Known locally as Boto, these beautiful creatures enjoy the freshwater of the Amazonian rivers. These dolphins are actually born grey and slowly turn pink as they age. And surprisingly the male dolphins are pinker than their female counterparts. Don’t be confused by their cute exterior though, these animals are tough and will eat pirañas for breakfast!

Pacific Coast

If you enjoy spectacular sunsets (who doesn’t), then you are defiantly in the right place. Playa de los Frailes, situated in the Machalilla National Park, has been rated as one of the finest beaches in the world. With its wonderful white sands, it is home to some very lucky Inca-defended families, who often take advantage of its therapeutic sulphur lake and mud baths.

Along the 200km pacific coastal stretch is the Ruta Spondylus, this road connects Manta in the north to Santa Elena in the south. Running parallel to the coast, you can discover along this track the most beautiful beaches, interspersed with quaint fishing villages.

A fact you may not know. Contrary to popular belief, Panama hats originated not in Panama, but in Ecuador’s Montecristi. In this charming colonial town, you can grab yourself a bargain and pick up a genuine straw brim at a fraction of the price.

Andean Highlands

Quito, the capital, is nestled in the slopes of the Andean volcano, Pichincha. Still active, it last erupted in 1999.

If mountain adventure excites you, then your first expedition needs to be an acclimatisation climb of the steep tower of the city’s Basilica del Voto Nacional.

For expert mountaineers only, Chimborazo (6,263m), which can be seen in the skyline to the south should be your goal. Its summit is the furthest point on the surface from the earth’s core, and if conquered you can boast that you have stood on the closest land to outer space!

If you still have the strength, why not ascend the rim of the Quilotoa crater, where you will witness South America’s striking three-kilometre-wide, uber blue, lake-filled caldera. If tropical rainforests excite you, then make your way straight to the Andean foothills.

The Galapagos Islands

As if Ecuador hasn’t given you enough, we leave the best to last! The Galapagos Islands. These 19 islands that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution when he visited in 1835 are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Know as one of the most remarkable places for flora and fauna, these islands are a must for any botanists and wildlife lovers.

Home to 9000 species, you will be amazed by the vast range of plantations and wildlife. Witness flamingos, Sealion, Penguins, Frigatebirds, whose throats become red balloons, sea diving iguanas, ginormous tortoises and so much more.

We, at Midas, are sure our guide has got the fantasising about your Ecuadorian adventure. Now that you’re ready to organise this trip of a lifetime, let us assist you every step of the way. Adventure awaits!

In addition to tourism, the country is widely agricultural, which has seen over the last decade a significant tourism growth.

For those who are courageously looking for new opportunities, we have

land for your agricultural or residential developments.

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Majestic Malta! Would like to relocate?

MIDAS — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:01:03 +0000

Why Malta?

Want to relocate to Malta? Quite frankly you’ve made the right choice! Malta is a secret jewel, in the middle of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. With over 350 days of sunshine a year, Malta is officially the sunniest place in Europe. It offers you a truly exquisite lifestyle, coupled with sea views. Plus this little island has been voted as one of the best places to live on Earth! (I nternationalLiving.com 2018)

A Little History

The history of the island is as captivating as its golden architecture, with buildings dating back to 1100AD. Moreover Malta is a home to The Megalithic Temples, which are claimed as the oldest free-standing structures on Earth dating between 3600 BC and 2500 BC. Malta is dripping in thousands of years of history and is often described as an open air museum!

In addition in each of its many town squares, Malta hosts magical Baroque churches, accessible via the quaint narrow lanes.

Malta is captivating in its medieval charm, with its rich culture. It offers countless occasions to immerse oneself in its al fresco celebrations, many of which are accompanied by fireworks. The most spectacular of these is the annual Malta Fireworks Festival, which is centred around The Grand Harbour. We believe that the best view is offshore. Anchor just outside the Grand Harbour and take in an amazing experience for you and your guests, as you view the show from this great vantage point, with the Harbour and the medieval Valletta skyline as its backdrop!

For those Culture Vultures

If you love to travel and experience different cultures, then Malta’s proximity to Europe and Northern Africa will have great appeal.

Sail 93km North and you arrive on the coast of Sicily, ready to explore the island and her closely situated Italian motherland.

288km South West and you will hit the North African coast, with the Moorish delights of Tunisia at your disposal.

So Malta is the perfect base for exploration. As you can land a jet with ease at Malta International Airport and you are never far from the airport once you, your family and guests land. Just think, you could be shopping in Milan or dining in Rome within 90 minutes from home.

Water Water Everywhere

With your choice of beautiful, well equipped marinas along the coastline, there are plenty of places to moor a yacht. Valletta Harbour is undeniably the best approach to any European city, a wonderfully majestic experience that must be witnessed.

With so much water around, it would be scandalous not to take to the sea at every opportunity. If you’re the adventurous type, then you could compete in the Rolex Middle Sea Race from Malta around Sicily and back or alternatively be a spectator from your own vessel. If you prefer a physical challenge, why not kayak around the islands coastline, paraglide at sunset, abseil, cave dive, or take the opportunity to explore the many shipwrecks around our shores.

If you enjoy swimming, then what better place to live than on an island with inviting blue water all around you. Imagine the delight of the family as they swim offshore and see dolphins jumping up ahead of them! (This really does happen.) Or snorkelling together in the nearby tranquil turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon.

Experience Something New

With so many things to do here you really are spoilt for choice.

You could take a romantic trip around the island as you watch the sunset behind the medieval city of Valletta.

If relaxing is what you have in mind, then you need to frequent one of Malta’s Beach Clubs or spas and with both local cuisine and Michelin star restaurants to choose from, you will want to eat out and entertain as often as possible. If you’re a connoisseur of wine and food, then why not try one of the wine and food pairing tours or restaurant safari dinners, where each traditional Maltese dish is sampled in a different restaurant around the city. Gastric adventures, accompanied by your own private guide, or take one of the many winery tours.

In addition, and only a stone throw away, lies the island of Gozo, which offers a more peaceful take on the Maltese lifestyle, with its quiet restaurants and secluded cove beaches.

Settling In

When it comes to where to put down your roots in Malta there are many examples of prestigious real estate. Popular with foreigners new to the island are Portomaso and Tigne Point apartments. Both are situated in Central Malta near the cosmopolitan area of Sliema where you will find shops, restaurants and hotels. If villas are more you thing, then it’s better to look into the Santa Maria Estate in Mellieha (the North of the island) or Madliena Village.

If you have a young family, it’s reassuring to relax knowing that your children will be in one of the safest environments in Europe. We give you peace of mind in knowing that Malta has an extremely low crime rate. Settling the children is paramount, and with selection of good schools to choose from, they will integrate quickly. Malta’s education system offers private international schools for example St. Edward’s College, who follow the British curriculum and an option of boarding and Verdala International School who mirror the American curriculum.

Navigation around Malta as a new resident is made easier with the use of the English language. English is the language of business and education. As a new citizen you do not have to learn the Maltese language and can get by effortlessly with only a few pleasantries, Bongu (Hello) and Grazzi (Thank you). Italian and French are also widely spoken on the island.

As part of the E.U, Malta follows E.U law. This can help keep acclimatisation short, especially for those who are already in the E.U. For those who aren’t, there is of course the option of Citizenship via the Malta Residence Visa Programme. Malta with its low tax rate, and established healthcare system give you more reasons to choose the island to start you new chapter.

Help is at Hand

With all these varied essentials to consider and organise, moving to a new country can be time consuming and sometimes a challenge. To make this transition as smooth as possible, you need a person on the ground that you can trust here in Malta. We can offer you that, and with it peace of mind that the relocation for you and your loved ones runs without a hitch. In a nut shell, we are here to offer reliable, friendly, discrete advice and connect you to the right people to ensure that your exciting new adventure runs seamlessly. Just let us take care of it for you.

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Arabic	Hebrew	Polish
Bulgarian	Hindi	Portuguese
Catalan	Hmong Daw	Romanian
Chinese Simplified	Hungarian	Russian
Chinese Traditional	Indonesian	Slovak
Czech	Italian	Slovenian
Danish	Japanese	Spanish
Dutch	Klingon	Swedish
English	Korean	Thai
Estonian	Latvian	Turkish
Finnish	Lithuanian	Ukrainian
French	Malay	Urdu
German	Maltese	Vietnamese
Greek	Norwegian	Welsh
Haitian Creole	Persian

Arabic	Hebrew	Polish
Bulgarian	Hindi	Portuguese
Catalan	Hmong Daw	Romanian
Chinese Simplified	Hungarian	Russian
Chinese Traditional	Indonesian	Slovak
Czech	Italian	Slovenian
Danish	Japanese	Spanish
Dutch	Klingon	Swedish
English	Korean	Thai
Estonian	Latvian	Turkish
Finnish	Lithuanian	Ukrainian
French	Malay	Urdu
German	Maltese	Vietnamese
Greek	Norwegian	Welsh
Haitian Creole	Persian

Arabic	Hebrew	Polish
Bulgarian	Hindi	Portuguese
Catalan	Hmong Daw	Romanian
Chinese Simplified	Hungarian	Russian
Chinese Traditional	Indonesian	Slovak
Czech	Italian	Slovenian
Danish	Japanese	Spanish
Dutch	Klingon	Swedish
English	Korean	Thai
Estonian	Latvian	Turkish
Finnish	Lithuanian	Ukrainian
French	Malay	Urdu
German	Maltese	Vietnamese
Greek	Norwegian	Welsh
Haitian Creole	Persian