UPDATE !! Fortina Hotel Sliema, New development with fantastic Views around Valletta & Sliema ,MALTA

[@carrieannchetcuti4061]

Mary 🇦🇺🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️wow Steve I’m first to comment, people everywhere, all having a good time , beautiful, thanks Steve ,💕💕🇲🇹💕💕🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️👍👍👍

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

You're the best! Mary x

[@teruns802]

Stayed at the ' old ' Fortina years ago. They had just gone ' all-inclusive ' and it was one of the best value for money holidays EVER. Went back again the following year. I think they underestimated the costs of all-inclusive because after our second holiday they started charging ' added extras ' for what we got for free. Still think of those holidays with nostalgia.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Interesting! Because thay say its going to be the same old value and value for a top class service, wonder at what cost ?

[@teruns802]

' Same old value ' ? Unless I get six numbers in the correct order I doubt i'll EVER be able to stay there again.@@EnglishmaninMalta

[@TheLaughingLion]

I like how you research the fact like at 7:21 for us. You always provide the best inside information and happenings on your island. Kudos my friend. like 98

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

I appreciate you comments always Mr Lion 👍

[@cathyhughes7442]

Thanks for showing the Fortina

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Looks beautiful not so friendly guy !

[@bobbythomas200420032]

Hi Steve that was an excellent video and I really enjoyed it so much. That new hotel will be nice inside when it is finished. I love Malta its an amazing country.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Glad you enjoyed it but I think very expensive

[@suzettecalleja3122]

I stayed there many years ago through my Timeshare. I was on the 5th or 6th floor facing the water. It was great, in the evening I would go out and sit on my balcony and watch all the fireworks in the distance of the different villages celebrity their Festas. Breakfast came with it. Great breakfast also.😊 Beautiful rooms.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Think its going to be an expensive hotel !!

[@suzettecalleja3122]

@@EnglishmaninMalta it was expensive then. Thank goodness I had a time share. The timeshares are only one or two floors all the rest where for the paying guests.

[@andrewleeson4802]

Where was the fish spa shown at the beginning?

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Along the front strand towards the point

[@joekool9601]

Hey Steve the boat looks overloaded because everybody has come to one end to disembark. The other half looks empty. And what did you expect to find on a construction site , didn’t you see the red tape around the building? I’m sure that means a No go area.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Nice to hear from you, seems you enjoyed the video 🤣🤣

[@joekool9601]

@@EnglishmaninMalta Steve I do enjoy your videos, I have watched most of them. But there are times where I don’t and that’s when you put the place down for whatever reason. We all know Malta isn’t perfect and neither is the rest of the World , people like to see nice things not bad things.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

@@joekool9601 Thank you for your support, but only the other day I have a comment that I show only the good things not bad , i show only what tge camera sees, ans i am sorry but i have my opinions

[@carolelatham5594]

Love going in the Point for cinnabons ……..if it’s still there and the lovely air con. nice and cool 😄

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

It sure is! And it gets very busy

[@antoinettefarrugia6513]

Steve, thanks for the lovely video I really enjoyed it. The Fortino hotel is too high for Malta!

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Don't hold your breath they ate getting higher

[@johnembery7801]

Hi, i was surprised when they shut that hotel (Fortina) to refurbish it because it was not that old and fabulous inside, had a meal in there a few years back it had 4 or 5 different types of restaurants surrounding the pool area which also had a lot of palm trees and greenery all around it was a fantastic setting, great meal. Next thing shortly after they shut it. I think when it reopens it will be very expensive. Lovely video Steve thanks. 👍🌞

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes what i have read its headline was top class, seems many hotel and resorts heading that, i am surprised there are rich to fill it !!

[@johnembery7801]

Yes you are right, trying to turn Malta into a playground for the rich. Sad.😢

[@johnabela932]

NICE WALK... TO A POINT 😊 Quite a lively area. You're right Steve, Italians 🇮🇹 are a jolly fun bunch, albeit a bit loud 😂. Those 'over loaded' tour/party boats (1:15) do look a bit dangerous - I say 'an accident waiting to happen' 😲. Also, it seems construction workers sometimes confuse "centimetres" with "inches" 😅. THANKS STEVE 🚶 🎥 👏 Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@Stebs_Paintings]

Its been a wee while since you did a video of Tigne Point shopping centre.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes true. might do a new one !

[@Stebs_Paintings]

@@EnglishmaninMalta yes please 🙏

[@leedalmas5665]

It's used to be a 5 star hotel Now has been refurbished the waterfront hotel has a new pool across the road from the hotel

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks

[@suzettecalleja3122]

I looked up the name and it's a Turkish co. that is a specialized construction company.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Yes I found out after, and they broke many rules ..nothing new for Malta !!

[@suzettecalleja3122]

@@EnglishmaninMalta yes,, it's a familiar story.

[@PaulBusuttil-z4x]

Born and bred Maltese living in Australia since 1953. On the matter of the overloaded boats coming into shore both the captains and the operating company/s should be heavy fined and suspended from operations. Malta never seems to learn about the correct way of doing things despite the tragedies due to repeated negligence. Lack of law enforcement, blatant negligence for the rule of law and corruption is the order of the day which is one of the main reasons my parents left the Island in 1953.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Things have changed a lot from the old days

[@PaulBusuttil-z4x]

Hi Steve, Not sure I agree totally. Judging by the Maltese news which I watch daily in Australia there seems to be that “ cowboy mentality “ which I and my family have witnessed during our visits to Malta over the years. My father who was, prior to 1953 customs (Dwajna) cop at the bottom of West Street in Valletta, used to convey to me that the mentality that existed then remains today, in varying degree. A disciplined approach is what’s required as he used to say. I am sure you know what I mean,as you have alluded to this on many of your shows. BTW my parents prior to emigrate to Australia lived in West Street. My mother had lived in West Street all her life up until 1953. Keep up the good work Steve I do enjoy your show. Hope to see you in Malta one day on one of my visits. Paul B

[@jamesmuddiman8374]

Don't say Jesus Christ Steve, its very offensive. Otherwise nice video

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Didn't even know I said it !! Offensive to whom ?