Wherever you are on Madeira, you are always less than 10km from the Atlantic. Grand palace: welcome to Reid’s The capital, Funchal, is the original – and many say, still the best – base for exploring Madeira, with all the advantages of a city as well as some superb places to stay. Camera ready – Churchill’s choice Thanks to the …
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lisbon open image in gallery A view over Lisbon and the Sao Jorge Castle The country’s cosmopolitan capital is a …
Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. From Dominica and Big Sur to the Amalfi Coast and Santorini, here are some of the world’s most jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, envy-inducing clifftop hotels: Secret Bay, Dominica All-villa boutique resort Secret Bay in Dominica boasts sweeping ocean views from nearly …
