monte palace gardens Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palácio designer: Jóse Berado, Eleuterio Soares owner: Jóse Berado Foundation garden style: Portuguese-Oriental size: 21 aces [8.5 ha] climate: mediterranean location: funchal madiera [source:...

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windmills... I thought this would be a boring day out. The ones you got ‘dragged' out on when you were a nipper. I also thought, at first, the €6.50 tour charge was a bit steep, I was [very] pleasantly surprised. This, had to be,...

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irish taxi ranks - could they be beautiful? This isn't Ireland, it's Maderia! I know we can't grow bananas in Ireland. I'm not suggesting we go bananas - but how about pretty[er] taxi ranks? Most Irish taxi...

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Full Size 4 Door e.g. Toyota Avensis or similar Euro €34.00 Price includes all compulsory Insurances, Government Tax, Unlimited Mileage and 24hr Breakdown cover. Please take a moment to read the Terms & Conditions of rental before...

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The Dublin House is a great bar in downtown Red Bank. It is currently undergoing renovations but the majority of these have finished. There are two outside areas with plenty of seats out front for eating and a nice little bar out back called "Temple...

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Among the many books in my library I have a little gem called Go make a Difference - over 500 daily ways to save the planet. Whilst the book relates mainly to mainland UK it is still quite a fine journal crammed with useful links and thins that can be...

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Interesting autobiography but lacking in emotion at times.

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Excellent week's training and fun for 7 to 15 year olds.

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A light hearted and good humoured football autobiography

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