SELECT Magazine 2020 Collection | Page 46

ISLAND ENTHU MADEIRA Known as the Island of Eternal Spring, Madeira has long attracted travelers seeking to warm themselves under the island’s year-round subtropical sun. Lush and mountainous with spectacular ocean views, this Portuguese archipelago off the coast of Africa is nothing if not remote. For couples looking for a quiet getaway, it would be hard to find a more idyllic location. The Belmond Reid’s Palace, the island’s grand dame hotel long known for its elegant interiors and impeccable service, offers an array of romantic excursions, including classic car tours, hikes with expert naturalists and sunset sails aboard a private yacht. Madeira Island, Portugal 4 4 | SELE C T · 2 02 0