Malta's Great Start to 2016
The Maltese Islands have made it to the New York Times' list of 52 Place to Go in 2016. Not only did Malta make it to the list, but it also came in third, placing after Mexico City and Bordeaux in France, and beating places like Toronto, Abu Dhabi and Barcelona. The complete list can be seen by clicking here . The list is compiled by contributing writers, many of who are based overseas. Then from a long list of suggestions, 52 destinations are picked for the final cut. The creators of the list aim to have a mix of religions and interests. The section about Malta is entitled "Malta - The Mediterranean on a Dime" and talks about how Malta is an affordable Mediterranean destination, with "a superb climate, sublime beaches, megalithic temples and a distinctive crossroads culture." Malta also featured in the BBC's list of Top 7 Places to Retire. They use Malta's "first-rate healthcare system (ranked fifth in the world by the World Health Org