Magnificent madeira

Where to head for sunshine right now, or to book for a dose of winter heat

Oppressive heat reigned across the core of the Iberian Peninsula. The Extremadura region, bordering Portugal in the far west of Spain, had proved extreme in both beauty and its energy-sapping temperat

Experience the subtropical island’s cultural and horticultural wonders and meet the Gardeners’ World presenter

Club president Andre Villas-Boas prepared to spend big to bridge the gap to their Lisbon rivals

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius proves to be so much more than a ‘fly-and-flop’ beach getaway. Sharon Parsons discovers a place with an astonishing heritage and unique culture waiting to be explored and celebrated

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve