On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:36:14 -0700 (PDT), Dave Hill
wrote:

We are hoping to pay our first visit to Madeira in the new year,
Ideas of where to stay etc would be greatly appreciated.
David Hill

Hi David
I would just point out that when I went to Madeira 10 years ago we
went at the end of February, and were disappointed that there were not
many flowers to see. It seemed to be the low point for most plants.

Pam in Bristol