Reid's Palace

You'll be forgiven for asking for a starboard suite at this firmly on-land hotel. Looking out on Madeira's Funchal Bay from a clifftop vantage point, the Reid's Palace Hotel has all the characteristics of a grand ship. Three outdoor pools and six restaurants face warm sea and rugged shore, making guests think their voyage has continued long after they arrive.

Venture onto this Atlantic island to visit military fortifications, palaces, and mansions of the sugar trade era, or be tempted back into the sparkling waters for a spot of windsurfing or guided scuba diving. Or leave the exotic volcanic rock shoreline for the white sand beaches of nearby Porto Santo Island.

Getting into the rhythm of siestas means you can escape the midday sun to enjoy the cool white furnishings and modestly ornate design of the Reid's Palace rooms. Refreshed and ready to Tango, take dance lessons or build some chutzpah with a sample or two of the famous Madeira wines.

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Madeira is a European island with a flawless North African climate. Just north of the Canary Islands and an easy sail to Morocco, Reid's Palace encourages a grand arrival. For a more conventional entrance, fly to Madeira airport and take the 30 minute airport transfer to the winding, tree lined avenues of Funchal.

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Reid's Palace
Estrada Monumental 139
Funchal, Madeira, 9000-098
Portugal

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