Madeira

Eight things to do on the unknown island of Madeira – from the otherworldly Laurel Forest to Funchal’s toboggan rides

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IF you want Hawaii-like islands that are just four hours from the UK, you’re in luck. With flights for as little as £39, here’s eight things to do on Madeira. 7 Madeira’s Laurel forest is estimated to be 20 million years old 1) Hike in the Laurel Forest Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in … Read more

How to get 49 days of holiday with just 21 days off – and the 11 destinations to travel to

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MAKE your annual leave work harder. With clever planning, you can turn 21 days off into 49 days by maximising the days before and after national holidays. 5 Head to the exotic climes of Mexico for guaranteed sunshine over the May Bank HolidayCredit: Getty Lisa Minot reveals the top timings to book breaks and suggests … Read more