Malta has been on the radar of Europeans for decades, as this tiny island has some of the best weather year-round. But a vacation to Malta includes more than just sunshine. Families are delighted to discover all the kid-friendly gems here, like playgrounds in the shadow of the presidential palace, electric cart tours that zip from village to village, a fishing market offering the freshest seafood lunch, and snorkeling and watersports galore. Add a couple of nights on the nearby island of Gozo for its spectacular coastline and rugged rock formations, but also amazing stretches of sand for play. Malta’s popularity among tourists means that kid-friendly hotels range from beach resorts to historic properties oozing with character.