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Stories, homes and people.

Discoveries, architecture and the spirit of the islands.

The Radar·10 April 2026

What €500 a Night Gets You on a Portuguese Island

We compared what €500 per night buys you across six European luxury destinations. The results explain why Madeira is quietly becoming the destination for travellers who've done the Mediterranean.

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Inside Guide

The Azores: Europe's Last Untouched Atlantic Islands

While the rest of Europe builds another boutique hotel, the Azores remain genuinely wild. Volcanic lakes, hot springs in the forest, whale watching from your terrace. This is what luxury looks like before an island gets 'discovered'.

09/04/2026

Travel Diary

Why Europe's Luxury Travellers Are Discovering Madeira

For decades, Madeira was a well-kept secret among those who'd been everywhere else. Now, a new generation of travellers is arriving — and finding something the Mediterranean stopped offering years ago.

08/04/2026