Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Malta is a concise, full-colour travel guide to this Mediterranean island, combining inspiring photography with insider tips to help you uncover the best of Malta and its inhabited sister islands of Gozo and Comino. It tells you everything you need to know about the best places to visit in Malta, from beautiful Valletta and the former capital of Mdina with its medieval streets to Marsaxlokk fishing harbour and the dazzling azure waters of the Blue Grotto sea cave. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the 10 top attractions in Malta, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day exploring the island. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of things to do on Malta, including shopping, entertainment, sports, tours and activities for children. The book provides all the essential background on Malta's culture, including a brief history of the island and an Eating Out chapter covering Maltese cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.