by Avril O’Connor Butterflies in December, hillsides bursting with the brilliant red flowers of the poinsetta tree and sunshine so warm that you can sit outside and soak it up until early evening. That is Madeira in winter…the Portuguese island … Continue reading
It’s 6pm and we are sunning ourselves by the pool. Nothing unusual about that in the middle of summer, but this is October when temperatures across most of Europe plummet. The glorious autumn weather was just one of the surprises … Continue reading
Praia des Gaivotas,Alporchinhos-Porches,Algarve T: +351 282 320 000; www.accorhotels.com The hotel is perched on a cliff and the large spa has saunas, a Turkish bath, fitness centre, golf, tennis, tai chi and yoga. Outdoor sports include sailing and watersports. Treatments … Continue reading
