This post is part of a series called Madeira When choosing a break in January for some warm sun we keep returning to Madeira like homing pigeons! Not only that,…
Albufeira or Vilamoura?
This post is part of a series called Around Algarve Albufeira When searching for our break in the Algarve, Albufeira was on my radar momentarily. The description of “busy, lively…
There’s more to Faro than the airport
This post is part of a series called Around Algarve A lot of tourists who fly into Faro airport move on to other resorts along the coast rather than stay…
Loulé – authentic Portuguese town in Algarve
This post is part of a series called Around Algarve Our visit to Loulé turned out to be the highlight of our break. It’s just over 7 miles and 20…
Vilamoura – for a bit of luxury & tranquility
This post is part of a series called Around Algarve Much as I enjoyed my short breaks in England, once the nights started drawing in early, the clock went back an…
Palheiro Gardens (Jardines Palheiro) 2023
This post is part of a series called Gorgeous Gardens Having visited Jardim Botanico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden) and Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palace (Monte Palace Gardens)…
Funchal Old Town in January 2023
This post is part of a series called Madeira As we had joined tours to different parts of the island on previous visits, this break was to be a leisurely…
Marvellous Madeira revisited again in 2023
This post is part of a series called Madeira For a few days of sun and warmth at the end of January my partner and I returned to Madeira for…
Happy return to Madeira in January 2022!
This post is part of a series called Madeira After 2 years of staycation, I was thrilled to be able to travel abroad again. Madeira in January was the ideal…
Magical Madeira in April part 2: Island tours
This post is part of a series called Madeira As a rule, when I and my travel companions visit a new place, we do not drive to minimise stress and anxiety!!…