Simon’s Calder’s Madeiran highlights: Discover this stunning island’s must-dos
Since his first visit in the year 2000, The Indpendent’s travel expert Simon Calder has returned…
The best beach resorts in Madeira: Simon Calder shares his coastal picks
Wherever you are on Madeira, you are always less than 10km from the Atlantic. And one of the joys of…
Discover Simon Calder’s Madeiran highlights
I first came to Madeira in the year 2000. Yes, I was very young, thank you. Since then, I’ve…
4 Hiking Trails Everyone Should Try
Hiking is an excellent pastime. It’s accessible and easy to get started. Most people have at least…
Immerse yourself in island culture in rich, rewarding Madeira
Being on holiday is all about indulgence and relaxation. But if you delve into the culture of your…
Off-grid adventures: discover the diverse, dramatic landscapes of Madeiralandscapes
Wherever you are in Madeira, wilderness is never far away. The island rising from the Atlantic, 17…
Simon Calder discovers an irresistible food scene in and around the archipelago’s capital
Among the formidable chefs and winemakers on the island, the accent is emphatically on locally…
Rock pool dips and cable car trips: get active in Madeira
Basket case: gravity-assisted transport
An abundance of altitude helps – as you discover at the…
Florida’s Lush Legacy: 5 Botanical Gardens Bursting with Tropical Tranquility
Discovering the Green Heartbeat of the Sunshine State
Florida, a land often synonymous with the…