Lisa's top tips for visiting Madeira
1. Poncha: Try a Poncha, a local cocktail on Madeira. It's similar to a mojito or caipirinha, combining white rum with sugar and lime. Delicious!
2. Weather: Between July to September, when Madeira's temperatures are at their hottest, it's worth bringing a personal fan, hat, sunscreen and sun umbrella.
3. Footwear: For this trip, you don't need walking boots - sturdy, comfortable footwear will do.
4. Reid's Palace Hotel: There's a smart-casual dress code for afternoon tea here, so avoid wearing shorts, sportswear, flip-flops and trainers.
5. Food: We went on a food tour in Funchal - make sure you pick up some pumpkin and walnut jam – I forgot to buy some!
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