MADEIRA: 10 GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR VISIT

MADEIRA: 10 GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR VISIT

Madeira was the icing on the travel year cake for us in 2017. When we arrived on the stunning mid-Atlantic island, the only thing we knew was that Madeira was the perfect place to select for a week of RnR. The tears from cancelling our India trip because the government/tourist board had hidden…

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HIKING MADEIRA: AWE-INSPIRING PICO RUIVO

HIKING MADEIRA: AWE-INSPIRING PICO RUIVO

When we flew into Funchal there were some stunning mountains poking out of the fluffy clouds. Spectacular. I have only seen cloud inversion once before, and so this sight was magical. I studied meteorology at school and university, so to see it ‘in action’ was pretty special. One of those peaks I saw…

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SUBLIME STAY AT QUINTA DA CASA BRANCA

SUBLIME STAY AT QUINTA DA CASA BRANCA

Arrival at Quinta da Casa Branca is at the highest point within the grounds and there is immediate wow factor. Just metres from the city hubbub, yet shielded from the noise and urban surroundings. All you can see (and smell) are the beautiful tropical gardens and the manor house in its perfectly romantic setting.…

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BOTANICAL STAY AT QUINTA JARDINS DO LAGO

BOTANICAL STAY AT QUINTA JARDINS DO LAGO

A quinta is a Portuguese country estate, typically on the outskirts of town. Inside the walls you find a manor house at the centre, surrounded by beautiful gardens and either a wine or banana plantation for good measure. Space and tranquility in a city. What better place for a boutique hotel. Exactly the…

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