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wonderful destination

by Ron - gateshead

Date of stay: September 2009

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Relaxation
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Always wary of recommending somewhere because all people different. However must stick neck out and say this is a most wonderful Island and I would not hesitate to go back if the opportunity arises again.
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Lovely weather, Flora, Cable ar to onte and Botanical Gardens. Funchal ideal for cosmopoltan life. I stayed in Santa Cruz which I loved. Bus tours well worth the money. I simply loved it hereand cannot speak highly enough.
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Madeira,beautiful island lots to see and do,lovely friendly people

by manuela - glasgow

Date of stay: May 2009

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Holiday type:
Relaxation
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loved it what a great place lovely weather superb food and the flowers are so beautiful I love it there,a great lido very impressed I have been to Madeira for a long time and I hope to be back very soon its like being in paradise so divine so beautiful
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just enjoy being there it is so lovely lots to see lots to do and very nice place full of happiness
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A beautiful island

by jay - London

Date of stay: February 2008

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Madeira was a real shock for me. I expected very little and was very surprised by the beauty of the island. Great food, lovely people and an interesting history made my holiday in Madeira a memmorable one
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Fresh fish restaurants
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Favourite European holiday destination

by Catherine - Preston

Date of stay: May 2009

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Relaxation
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We love maderia, the people, the wine, the food, weather. The people are so friendly and as a mixed race couple we have had problems at home and away, but never in Maderia
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Take a trip on the cable car to Monte especially on the 15th of August- though the toboggan does not run on that day.. Try the restaurants on the little road opposite the Carlton Maderia.
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perfect breake

by Dariusz - Walsall

Date of stay: June 2009

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Holiday type:
Relaxation
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Fantastic place, green and very diverse island. Very nice people but not many speek english. Perfect food and not expensive, great roads, beautiful views. Ideal place to visit
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gardens, mountains, everything
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Excellent place to relax and unwind

by Yvonne - Stowmarket

Date of stay: August 2008

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Very nice destination .Plenty of excellent shops and places to eat. Weather was fantastic. We stayed in Funchal and lots of very interesting places to visit and excursions on offer.
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Excursions to both west and east of island both worth going on with lots of interesting sights and cultures.Deep sea fishing trips also excellent as long as you don't get sea sick like I did!
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paradise on a floating island of flowers just on your doorstep.

by nicky - lincolnshire

Date of stay: February 2008

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Holiday type:
Romantic
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perfect to relax unwind,eat good food and take as much or as little exercise as you like.
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the cable car in funchal,the toboggan ride down the streets of monte,any island tour,eat the traditional scabbard fish.
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nice scenary,nice weather

by donb - batley,west yorks

Date of stay: October 2008

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Romantic
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great place for scenery and if you like walking.tried the lavada walk.different grades to suit difficulty.easy one ok but neet decent boots/clothes for others.not beach holiday as only one beach.
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cable car ride good.sledge pulled back down an experiance.train ride through countryside worth it.walking.
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FragrNT fLOWERY dESTINATION

by Jan - Bristol

Date of stay: December 2008

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Relaxation
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A spectacular Island perched in the Atlantic Ocean which looks to defy habitation.Modern roads have been carved through the rock to give excellent access to all parts of the Island and the verdant soil and tropical climate gives rise to beautiful flowers in all seasons.No beaches on Madeira but worth a visit for the scenery and climate.
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Be aware that weather can change very quickly and mists occur in the mountains. Car hire is needed to get the most out of a visit to Madeira and some must see's are: Funchal and Cable Car to Monte and Tropical Gardens. Walk along a Levada. Spectacular coatline and inland villages.
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Best Holidays Ever

by Irene - Aberdeen

Date of stay: July 2008

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Been visiting Hisaranu/Olu Deniz for the last 6 years and just love it. First visit was on a Singles holiday and then with friends and finally with my family and on each occasion have had a great time. It is perfect for a family holiday, my grandchildren range from 3yrs to 16 yrs and they all love it. The Turks love children and always make a great fuss of them. Also a great place for a singles holidays as there is something for everyone from lively nightclubs to bars and restaurant which cater for every taste. There is always something different to do through the day. The lagoon at Olu Deniz, the most photoied stretch of water in Turkey and it really is that beautiful turquoise colour, is a great place to laze and get that suntan. For the more adventurous there is paragliding which is a great experience, I have done it twice and I am in my fifties. So no matter what kind of holiday you want this is the place to go
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Never book trips etc through the holiday reps the ones in the resort are always cheaper. Always haggle in the markets and the shops as once you get the hang of it it is great fun. In the restaurants try not to order anything that does not have a price as these can turn out to be very expensive. Very important if you like gin to ask for Gordon's etc, but it can be expensive, as Turkey has its own gin which is nothing like ours.
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