A Christmas celebration in the sun

Escape the winter chills this Christmas with a celebration in the sun at the five-star Phoenicia Hotel in Malta - the jewel of the Mediterranean - where guests can indulge in the wonderful Maltese Christmas traditions and experience luxury like never before for just £70 per person* for a three-night stay at this elegant art-deco hotel.

Set beside the bastions of the historic capital city, Valletta, the sumptuous Phoenicia Hotel offers guests the perfect, sun-drenched festive escape in Malta; where every street, village and historic church is lit up with traditional lights and decorations, with local customs including the displaying of nativity cribs.

Guests at the hotel will enjoy all the traditional touches of Christmas with extra sparkle – enjoy mince pies and mulled wine in the fabulous art-deco lounge with its beautifully decorated tree and glowing Christmas lights while listening to the Amadeus Choir, and afterwards, indulge in a five-course Christmas Eve dinner in the award-winning Phoenix restaurant.

The Christmas Eve celebrations will take you into the early hours with the traditional Maltese Christmas breakfast at 1am in the famous Grand Ballroom for those who want to dance the night away in this magnificent setting where the Queen danced in her younger years.

On the big day, visit the breathtaking St John’s Co-Cathedral for an extra special Christmas Day Mass celebrated by the Archbishop and then tuck into a traditional four-course Christmas dinner in the Pegasus Brasserie with live entertainment throughout.

To book, visit phoeniciamalta.com.

* Based on two sharing. Room and breakfast rate only. Meals and events not included in price. For individual prices see website.