Guest message 86

Key words and ideas:

"Thank you Sofia for tranquility of the house;" "Thank you Sofia for letting the door open for our hearts in a place of beauty"; "Thank you Sofia for permitting to leave here a bit of ourselves and a bit of France"; "It was a pleasure to know the Island and Sofia's Place".

NOTE: Our guest Mickael André brought some of his own music to the house (his most recent album entitled Plus Léger) and enjoyed listening to Sofia's Place music selection played by our sound system.

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Guest message 85

Key words and ideas:

"Wonderful house;" "It was very pleasant"; "Thank you for the warm welcome".

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Guest message 84

Key words and ideas:

"Thank you Sofia for the warm welcome;" "We spent ten wonderful days"; "We loved to walk in the mountains, in the forest and on the Levadas"; "Your very kind neighbour gave us pitangas"; "Great time".

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Guest message 83

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Guest message 82

Key words and ideas:

"We felt very comfortable in your cosy house;" "A fat thank you for your mama for the delicious salad".

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Madeira Islands: World's Leading Island Destination 2016

Jardim do Mar (Calheta): view from above [2016 © visto de cima ]

Madeira Islands were elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2016 for the second time in two years by World Travel Awards, which are hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’. Its 23rd annual edition (Grand Final Gala Ceremony) took place in the Republic of Maldives, on the 2nd December 2016.

Madeira Islands had been also elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2015 by World Travel Awards, in the 22nd edition which took place in El Jadida, Morocco, on the 12th December 2015.

In 2016, 2014 and 2013 Madeira Islands were elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination, and also nominated for the World's Leading Island Destination.

When the world seems to go crazy, you can find peace, security, mild weather all year round and beautiful landscapes in these Atlantic islands. Madeira's Nature exhales energy and inspires emotion and adventure. It also has this profound and empowering quietness, working as a self (relaxing and healing) retreat from modern life rush, stress and anxieties. 

Give yourself a chance to experience Madeira Islands and come to visit us in Sofia's Place in Jardim do Mar, one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around.

Madeira offers unspoilt and breathtaking scenery with impressive high cliffs emerging directly from the ocean. «It’s the most dramatic landscape I have ever seen», says dear friend and surfer William Henry about Madeira, refering to the towering cliffs, rocky shores, waterfalls and seas of azure.

«As a child I often dreamed of a landscape like Madeira, because one much like it is often described in fairy tales and children’s stories», adds the above quoted friend. «Every year I find something new, and yet every year I am awe-struck by the same cliffs, gardens, waterfalls and waves that I witnessed on my first voyage.» (Read more)

Sofia's Place blog posts on the subject:
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2015
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
Madeira Islands nominated for the World's Leading Island Destination 2013

Previous awards direct links:
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016
Madeira Islands elected the World's Leading Island Destination 2015
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014
Madeira Islands elected the Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
Madeira Islands nominated for the World's Leading Island Destination 2013

More information on Madeira Islands:
www.visitmadeira.pt

Guest message 81

October 2016

Key words and ideas:

"Wonderful stay;" "We loved these warm sunny days"; "We loved your cosy house"; "Your help and friendliness"; "We hope to come back in Spring".

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Guest message 80

September 2016

Key words and ideas:

"Resting and comfortable;" "We appreciated the welcoming of this small portion of paradise"; "Thank you for the music collection and the sound quality".

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