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See the beautiful GARDENS of MADEIRA with Adam Frost

Take a horticultu­ral tour of the island with the Gardeners’ World presenter and garden designer

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One of Europe’s most beautiful islands, Madeira sees visitors return again and again. Even Sir Winston Churchill was seduced by its charms when he stayed in 1950. Named Europe’s leading island destinatio­n 2021 at the prestigiou­s World Travel Awards, it is a plant-lover’s paradise. Blessed with fertile volcanic soil, Madeira is home to an enormous variety of plant species, from purple-blossomed jacaranda trees, orchids and bird of paradise flowers to its Unesco-listed native laurel forest.

On this exclusive eight-day holiday, CL readers will get the opportunit­y to visit Madeira’s best gardens, including Quinta do Palheiro, the Botanical Gardens and Monte Palace Tropical Garden, and meet the popular Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost. You’ll also spend an evening with Adam as he gives an exclusive talk about his life and presenting career.

Your base will be Vidamar Resort Hotel Madeira in Funchal. Nestled in a natural amphitheat­re, facing the Atlantic with a backdrop of mountains, Funchal is the birthplace of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and is the island’s largest city. You’ll get to sample the fortified wine Madeira is famous for and enjoy scenery ranging from breathtaki­ng cliffs to lush forests.

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Riviera Travel IS A LEADING HOLIDAY COMPANY AND HAS PROVIDED PERFECTLY PLANNED LAND AND CRUISE ITINERARIE­S FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS. IT IS CONSISTENT­LY RECOGNISED FOR EXCEPTIONA­L CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FIRST-CLASS PRODUCTS.

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Visit the island's Botanical Gardens, which boast more than 2,000 exotic plants

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