Madeira Regency Cliff

This hotel's cliff-top location offers breath-taking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Monte Palace Tropical Garden and Santa Clara Monastery are both less than a 10-minute walk away. All 59 rooms in this boutique hotel are contemporarily furnished and fitted with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and WiFi connection. All rooms open to a furnished balcony where guests can relax with a drink from the minibar. Some units feature a seating area and dining furniture. Active guests can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools or the well-equipped on-site gym. For relaxation, the hotel offers a Turkish bath and massage treatments. Guests can also unwind in the peaceful surroundings of the landscaped garden. The hotel's restaurant serves local and international cuisine on a terrace overlooking the Ocean.

Funchal (Madeira)

Madeira is a volcanic and fertile island with a wonderful market square and excellent botanical gardens overlooking the ocean. Perhaps have tea in the famous Reid's Hotel or try tobogganing in a wicker basket down the steep cobbled streets.

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the largest island called San Miguel in a chain of nine volcanic islands stretching over 370 miles - situated 550 miles northwest of Madeira and 1196 miles southeast of Newfoundland. The Azores sit on the junction for the Eurasian , North American and African plates are home to some of the tallest mountains in the world when measured from their base on the ocean floor. The scenery is as diverse as the history with lots of volcanoes, calderas, craters, caves and lava fields; the rural beauty spot of Sete Citades is a must see as are the hot springs and botanical gardens in Furnes. The Azores were colonized by the Portugese in the mid 15th century and were captured by the Spanish from 1583 to 1642. The Azores became an important Allied air and naval base during World War II and were instrumental in the Battle of the Atlantic helping to protect Convoys from U-Boat attack. As a result the Military museum situated in a walled fortress is supremely fascinating.