I went to Malta a year ago.
For me was like the best experience of my life, first I went there to learn English and was in summer haha.
You are so right with every place crowded and about the coupons in clubs. Maltese people are very nice and polite, except the bus drivers, they are the WORST.
For me, food was one of my favourites things there. And is because I eat like all. The pastizzi is too greasy, but the Maltese rabbit, snails and the best chocolate cake in Fontanella Tea Garden (in Mdina)
This country is full of culture and traditions.