The Journal
Stories & Island Guides
Notes from Malta: where to swim, how we design our homes, and what hosting with us really looks like.
Travel
Events in Malta: What's On from September to December 2026
A month-by-month guide to what's on in Malta between September and the end of 2026 — Notte Bianca, the Malta Classic, BirguFest, the Rolex Middle Sea Race, Junior Eurovision in Malta, Christmas in Valletta and New Year's Eve — with public holidays, weather and practical travel notes.
30 August 2026 · 10 min
For Owners
Airbnb Management in Malta: Self-Managed vs Managed — Real Numbers for Owners
What Airbnb management costs in Malta, and what it earns back. A side-by-side comparison of the same Sliema two-bedroom self-managed and professionally managed, the costs owners forget, and the questions to ask before you sign.
20 August 2026 · 9 min
For Owners
Malta's Off-Season Is Coming: How to Protect Your Revenue Before October
High season ends sooner than most owners plan for. The decisions you make in late August — pricing, distribution, and the property itself — decide what your apartment earns between November and March.
17 August 2026 · 7 min
For Owners
How to Choose a Property Management Company in Malta: An Owner's Checklist
Looking for property management in Malta? Compare the models, understand the fees and ask the ten questions that separate a professional manager from an expensive mistake.
13 August 2026 · 8 min
For Owners
Malta’s New Short-Let Rules: A Host Compliance Guide for 2026
Malta’s short-let market has a new licensing framework. Here is what owners need to know — and how CiaoStay keeps your property on the right side of the rules.
8 August 2026 · 6 min
Destinations
A Local's Guide to Sliema
Where to swim, eat and slow down in Malta's most walkable seaside town — written by the people who live there.
28 July 2026 · 6 min
Behind the Scenes
How We Design a Holiday Home
Our approach to interiors: fewer objects, better materials, and everything a guest actually reaches for.
10 July 2026 · 5 min
Travel Tips
The Best Time to Visit Malta
Month by month, what the island actually feels like — and when to book for the sea, the quiet or the festivals.
22 June 2026 · 4 min
For Owners
What Hosting With Us Looks Like
A transparent look at how we manage properties for owners — pricing, standards and reporting.
2 June 2026 · 5 min
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