Just go back from my preprandial drink with my SIL.
They have seen the light - they are postponing the trip to the islands until the low season as they have to pay off as much of the Malta Mortgage as possible this year. A trip in the LOW season will be just as good but much more relaxed.
A trip to the islands followed by a trip across three countries to a fourth is a bit too much.
Now he is thinking of getting a catamaran kit from Canada and building it over here.
(I will keep you posted - lol )