With a host of fantastic festivals happening in Malta this summer – including the Isle of MTV, the Malta Jazz Festival and the Malta Arts Festival – there's something to suit all tastes on this magical Mediterranean island which boasts an average of 12 hours of daily sunshine in the hottest months.

Stay at Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta, within strolling distance of all the main events, and enjoy 20% off when you book a stay of five nights or more on a bed and breakfast basis between 16th June and 31st August 2014, with prices from just £532 per person per week. The offer also includes free daily transport to the beach and free WiFi.

Isle of MTV is a free, one-day festival in the beautiful open-air venue of the historic Il-Fosos Square in Floriana on Wednesday 25th June 2014. The line-up is yet to be announced but the concert has become an annual fixture on Malta's musical calendar and previous events have included performances by the likes of Jessie J, Rita Ora, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Rudimental and many more.

In July, the Malta Jazz Festival takes place over three days, commencing  Thursday 17th, at Ta'Liesse on Valletta's waterfront, with a host of top international and Maltese artists performing, whilst Malta Arts Festival will be happening between 14th July and 3rd August 2014, with performance, music and dance at various venues across Valletta and beyond.

Set within sprawling gardens, the historic, five-star Phoenicia boasts a timeless elegance and regal grandeur that has attracted high profile guests for decades and is always popular with both artists and guests during the festival months.  Exceptional standards of service have seen the hotel earn numerous awards from leading customer review sites, and the acclaimed restaurants serve up Mediterranean fusion cuisine using ingredients grown own site in the vast herb and vegetable garden, along with locally-sourced produce.

To book visit www.phoeniciamalta.com or call 0800 862 0025.

Fly to Malta from a choice of 16 UK departure airports with airlines including Air Malta, British Airways, easyjet and Ryanair, with prices this summer from £189 return, including checked baggage**.

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 For further information please contact Dee Gallagher or Dawn Comber at Spice PR on 0845 0940 396 or email: dee.gallagher@spicepr.co.uk or dawn.comber@spicepr.co.uk  

Notes to editor

*Based on advance purchase bookings for a minimum five-night stay, subject to availability. Price quoted based on two sharing a classic room arriving 19/6/14. Other rooms/dates may vary

**Based on return flights from London Gatwick to Malta with British Airways 19/6/14-26/6/14 including checked baggage and complimentary drinks and snacks. See www.ba.com