The Vine Hotel 5 stars

Located in Funchal with views of the harbour, this luxury hotel offers rooms with individual décor reflecting the 4 seasons of the year. The Vine Hotel has rooftop infinity pool, a hot tub that is 18 metres long with views of Fort Sao Joao, and a rooftop restaurant serving an International cuisine.

The Vine Hotel is in the centre of Funchal in a modern shopping, office and apartment complex, making it easy to access the shops, restaurants, museums and monuments of the resort. Gardens and parks in the area are well worth a visit. Catch the cable car to Monte, where you can visit the Monte Tropical Garden Palace, or maybe visit one of the museums in the town including the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum.

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, lies on the southern coast of the island in the Atlantic Ocean. Madeira is deemed to be one of the safest holiday destinations in the world with hardly any crime. The island is noted for its flora and fauna with many organised hiking and walking trails available. Jeep safaris are also a popular way of discovering the hidden secrets of this beautiful island in the sun.