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DOCUMENTS CLIMATE In winter the climate is mild with a temperature of around 15°C. In summer the temperature rises to over 30°C with the sea temperature reading around 25°C. For a large part of the year The Maltese Islands enjoy clear blue skies and a high intensity of sunlight. There is always bright sun and warm weather in spring and in summer. To check the weather forecast visit http://www.maltaweather.com/.
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GETTING TO MALTA GETTING AROUND http://www.arriva.com.mt/routes-and-timetables CREDIT CARDS Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops, travel and car hire agencies. Traveller's Cheques & Eurocheques: All the main brands of traveller's cheques can be easily exchanged at hotels, banks and bureaux de change. There are also 24-hour exchange machines at banks in the main tourist towns where one can exchange money. ATMs: These are easily found in all the main towns in Malta where you can withdraw Euro cash using a credit card and PIN. (Note that this incurs a 'handling charge' of around 2% of the amount withdrawn). USEFUL EMERGENCY NUMBERS CLOTHING STAYING HEALTHY HEALTH CARE EU Citizens should possess an E111, which entitles you to free treatment, and a certificate from the Head of School confirming that you are registered at If you have a VALID health insurance policy, you shall be liable to pay the hospital fee and claim a refund from your insurance A number of private hospitals can also be found around the island. Use these only if you have medical insurance cover. Always make sure that you have enough cash on you, or a credit card, to be able to cover the hospital fee. Remember that your insurance company will only refund the money when you’re back in your home country. Should you require medical assistance, the school doctor may be contacted. This service is not free. If you suffer from a medical condition, please notify the school prior to your arrival. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2012 |
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