Often viewed simply as a rock in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is easily overlooked as a travel destination. Having a reputation as a package holidaymaker’s paradise, somewhere middle-aged Brits can enjoy a bit of sunshine without forsaking the comforts of home, Malta is not known for its appeal to the more adventurous traveler. But beneath the veneer of gentility, there is another side to Malta. One that blends history and culture with a modern Mediterranean lifestyle.