My husband and I have just come back from a lovely stay in Malta. It was our first visit, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. You have a wonderful island that is vibrant, full of tradition and culture and gems in architecture.

We only ask one thing. Why is Malta so noisy? Everywhere you go, people shout and car horns blare out. The steady clang of building works and the noisy thuds during the day when festas are on also contribute. As I said, Malta is a vibrant country, but the noise can be excessive. What a more lovely place it would be, if only it were a bit quieter.

■ Jane Allerton

Middlesex