Helen Bateman

Madeira had been on our list for ages now and earlier this month we spent a fantastic week there. We divided our time between three very different parts of the island: Machico, Ponta do Sol and Funchal. It was an excellent way to see how varied Madeira is, from coastal towns, lush forests and mountain roads to grand gardens, levada walks and old towns. We managed to experience a huge amount, without the trip ever feeling rushed. By the time we flew home, it felt as though we had been away for...

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There comes a point, usually somewhere between GCSE revision, endless football fixtures and teenagers disappearing behind bedroom doors, when you realise family holidays are changing. The years of finding a shallow pool and a kids’ club are behind you. Your children are old enough now to remember trips properly. To engage with places, cultures and experiences in a completely different way. And if we’re honest, there are only so many family holidays left before they begin making their own...