Ditch the January blues and grey skies for one of the most beautiful and lush destinations on this side of the world.
Fly off to a beautiful Portuguese island dotted with vast mountains, rich wildlife and stunning architecture long before the summer holidays - and without breaking the bank.
Holidaygoers and travel fanatics can find themselves on the island of Madeira, with flights available from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
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And best of all, flights can be booked for as low as £100 in January and even cheaper - £93 - in February through Skyscanner.
It's the largest island in a Portuguese archipelago, located off the northwest coast of Africa. With a subtropical climate, the island enjoys highs of up to 20C in January, making it the ideal destination to visit for some winter warmth.
Madeira is an island rich in geological drama, where steep cliffs meet the crashing waves of the Atlantic ocean and mountains rise up from green valleys. The island is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, as well as its hiking and climbing routes, MEN reported.
The island’s gardens are a must-visit during your holiday, and capital city Funchal is home to three of them. In the hilltop suburb of Monte, which can be reached by cable car, is the Monte Palace Gardens, a magical place packed full of exotic plants from across the world with intriguing follies hidden among them.
Or spend a few hours exploring the botanical garden, which is nestled in the cliffside and offers beautiful views out to sea. A little further out are the Palheiro Gardens which
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