New Year in Malta, 5 Night Reading Holiday

Malta, with its sun-drenched landscapes, azure seas, and rich cultural heritage, offers the perfect backdrop for a peaceful reading retreat. The Mayflower Hotel in St. Pauls Bay is a modern, affordable base for a peaceful New Year reading retreat. It offers rooftop sea views, quiet winter atmosphere, comfortable rooms, nearby cafés, and easy coastal walks in sunny Malta.

Each evening we’ll gather over dinner to connect, share reflections, and engage in inspiring literary discussions. Our Book Club meeting will center on The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies — a captivating historical novel set in the aftermath of World War II. Through richly drawn characters and evocative settings, the story explores love, loss, resilience, and the search for belonging in a changing world, offering profound insights into the strength of the human spirit.

In addition to our Book Club dinners, we’ll enjoy a special “A Book I Love” evening, where each guest can share a personal favourite — inspiring lively conversation and new literary discoveries.

Books in Places creates exceptional reading retreats and literary escapes for book lovers, offering opportunities to connect with fellow readers and travellers who share your passions. Most guests join us solo, and single occupancy is the standard. However, twin rooms are available for those who prefer to share the experience with a friend or partner.

Your trip organiser is Paul Wright, or one of his experienced team – With over six years of experience running large book clubs in Bristol and Exeter, Paul has cultivated a deep understanding of what makes a great gathering. Since 2023, he has organised Books in Places trips, blending his love of literature and travel. the focus for the trip is on creating relaxed and sociable experiences where like-minded people can connect over books they love. 

The Mayflower Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Qawra, St. Paul’s Bay, on the northern coast of Malta. It offers modern rooms, a rooftop infinity pool, spa treatments, fitness room, breakfast restaurant, and relaxing lounge spaces. With mild Mediterranean weather, peaceful sea views, and nearby coastal cafés, it creates a calm and comfortable New Year escape for reading and reflection.

On 4 evenings, including a Gala Dinner on New Years Eve, we will eat in Lovage Bistro, a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant known for its seasonal menu, elegant presentation, and relaxed atmosphere and located just across the road from the hotel. On the 5th night we will chose another local restaurant to dine in (at own expense).