Took a tour of the East of the Island, starting at 7am, still dark but the sun due to rise soon. Nico was our driver & guide from Madiera Happy Tours. First was a drive up steep streets, which...

Took a tour to the West of the Island, only €36 each for 8 hours. Pickup point was about 15 mins walk from the ship and we were dropped off in the town centre, where we did a bit of shopping before...

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and the 2nd oldest European capital city (after Athens). Settled by pre-Celtic tribes and later founded and civilized by the Phoenicians, in whose...

Definitely a winter destination, 22 degrees, though it threatened rain showers in the afternoon, they didn't materialise. Took the Hop On Hop Off bus and did the two routes. The blue route up to...

Funchal, Madeira yesterday and fortunately good weather despite the threat of rain from the overcast skies. As we had not been here before decided to do the popular tourist attractions, of the cable...

Ponta Delgada, Azores was our replacement port instead of Bermuda. Woke up early to hopefully see some dolphins as we arrived into the Azores, but they had obviously got the memo not to show...