Reid’s Palace sits majestically on a cliff top overlooking the beautiful Bay of Funchal and the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. For the last century or so this stunning hotel and spa has been a guarantee of class and luxury. The hotel complex itself has 35 suites, 128 rooms and three restaurants; Les Faunes, Ristaurante Villa Cipriani and Brisa do Mar. There are also three swimming pools, two tennis courts, a library and of course the spa complex which boasts perhaps the most spectacular view in the world. The hotel is situated in a location which makes exploring Madeira very easy regardless of how you choose to do it; take a slow wander through the flower-filled country lanes or perhaps a jeep safari is more to your tastes. Also well worth a visit is Funchal’s vegetable, flower and fish market, the charming fishing village Câmara de Lobos or one of the area’s many vineyards.