Escape to this relaxing resort in Caniço, on the beautiful Portuguese island of ... more
Madeira.Set in landscaped botanical gardens, you will find the Quinta Splendida an ideal sanctuary in which to unwind. This restored 19th century manor house is an excellent base from which to explore the island and its many attractions.Enjoy fantastic views across the Atlantic and of the nearby nature reserve, Ilhas Desertas. Due to its design and natural beauty, the hotel has been given the Golden Estrelicia award as well as the Gold Crown and Holly awards..
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Rating 4 Room Only Bed and Breakfast Half Board Quinta Splendida Wellness and ... more
Botanical Garden is located in Canico on the Island of Madeira The estate is set in 30000 square meters of landscaped botanical gardens with over 1000 species of different plants tempting the guests to take a walk and relax taking unforgettable holiday experiences back home The main building is a restored 19th century Manor House rich in antiquities and paintings The accommodation is situated in spacious cottages around the gardens and the pool From the outdoor pool you can enjoy fantastic views across the Atlantic to the nearby nature reserve Ilhas Desertas The accommodation has got 166 rooms with 5 different accommodation types: standard twin room studio one or two bedroom apartments and SPA suitesYou have a fantastic choice of places to eat drink relax and sample organic produce The Gourmet Restaurant La Perla The Thai Lounge Galeria Restaurant Bar Siddhartha and Bar The Globe with evening entertainmentThe 1400m² Spa and Wellness Area Tep Panom not incl offers an oasis of luxury suites and spa facilities and 10 treatment rooms with an extensive treatment listThere is a 24 hour reception service and English German and French speaking staff plus meeting facilities library wine tasting and garden tour as well a shuttle bus to Funchal gratis A PC with Internet access and also wifi internet access are free of charge within a public area inside the hotel areaAt an additional charge make use of the rent a car and laundry service You may park in one of the 40 spaces or secure your car in a garage fees apply The health centre with sauna Turkish bath and Jacuzzi billiard and table tennis is free for our guests
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Location. Quinta Splendida Wellness&Botanical Garden is located in the centre of Caniço ... more
village on the south coast of Madeira Island in Portugal. Christo Rei Statue, the beach and promenade, and Palheiro Golf and Gardens are all within two kilometres. Hotel Features. Quinta Splendida is set in a 19th century manor house amid landscaped botanical gardens with over 1,000 plants and flowers. The hotel offers a wellness and spa centre with an indoor pool, Eastern mud baths, hot tubs, Turkish steam room, sauna and a heated stone bed relaxation room. There are ten treatment rooms including a double massage room. Sun beds and shades flank the outdoor pool. Restaurants at Quinta Splendida include Restaurant Galeria, featuring a large terrace facing the sea and serving buffet style dishes. The Thai Lounge serves à la carte Thai dishes, and the Siddhartha Bar opens next to the pool and offers snacks and cocktails. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. The hotel provides alternating evening entertainment programmes, including live bands, folklore, wine tasting and garden tours. There is a library and an art gallery that guests can explore. A shuttle bus runs to Palheiro Ferreiro and Santo da Serra golf courses. Guestrooms. Hotel Quinta Splendida offers 166 guestrooms in total. All accommodation is situated in cottages around the gardens and the pool and includes satellite television, direct dial phones, safes and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. All rooms benefit from a balcony or terrace with views of the sea or the hotel gardens. Expert Tip. The island's capital, Funchal, is 15 kilometres from the hotel. Visit the Mercados dos Lavradores and taste the exotic fruits on sale. Then take the Madeira Cable Car up the hill to Monte. The cable car is 8 EUR one way or 13 EUR for a round trip.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Location. Quinta Splendida Wellness&Botanical Garden is located in the centre of Caniço ... more
village on the south coast of Madeira Island in Portugal. Christo Rei Statue, the beach and promenade, and Palheiro Golf and Gardens are all within two kilometres. Hotel Features. Quinta Splendida is set in a 19th century manor house amid landscaped botanical gardens with over 1,000 plants and flowers. The hotel offers a wellness and spa centre with an indoor pool, Eastern mud baths, hot tubs, Turkish steam room, sauna and a heated stone bed relaxation room. There are ten treatment rooms including a double massage room. Sun beds and shades flank the outdoor pool. Restaurants at Quinta Splendida include Restaurant Galeria, featuring a large terrace facing the sea and serving buffet style dishes. The Thai Lounge serves à la carte Thai dishes, and the Siddhartha Bar opens next to the pool and offers snacks and cocktails. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. The hotel provides alternating evening entertainment programmes, including live bands, folklore, wine tasting and garden tours. There is a library and an art gallery that guests can explore. A shuttle bus runs to Palheiro Ferreiro and Santo da Serra golf courses. Guestrooms. Hotel Quinta Splendida offers 166 guestrooms in total. All accommodation is situated in cottages around the gardens and the pool and includes satellite television, direct dial phones, safes and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. All rooms benefit from a balcony or terrace with views of the sea or the hotel gardens. Expert Tip. The island's capital, Funchal, is 15 kilometres from the hotel. Visit the Mercados dos Lavradores and taste the exotic fruits on sale. Then take the Madeira Cable Car up the hill to Monte. The cable car is 8 EUR one way or 13 EUR for a round trip.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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Advantages: beautiful and tranquil Disadvantages: none
A short bus ride from the centre of town in Inverleith, the 'Botanics' (as Edinburgh's BotanicGardens) is known locally is a green and lush haven that is well worth a visit. Even in its busiest periods you can lose yourself in its verdant nooks and crannies amongst exotic blooms. The air is fresh in this, its latest location (originally founded in 1670 it occupied sites near Holyrood Palace and on the road to Leith before moving to its latest, greenest pasture in 1820.)
When the sun shines simply wander through its extensive outdoor gardens where thousands of plant species flourish. 'The Botanics' is the second richest plant collection in the world (after Kew Gardens, which it is older than) and contains examples of just under 10% of all known flora. This gives it an important global role in maintaining biodiversity. But for me this ...
Advantages: Plenty to see, a relaxing escape from the city. Disadvantages: Expensive for a one-off visit. Disappointing restaurant.
Every city need its green spaces. The architecture may be spectacular and the shops fantastic, but finding a place to escape the traffic and bustle is a necessity for most city dwellers. Picture Birmingham and what do you see? The Bullring, New Street Station and Spaghetti Junction would be the first things that come to my mind. Although I've never lived in Birmingham itself, I worked there for several years. During that time I went to the BotanicalGardens regularly, but for the purposes of this review I will focus on my most recent visit which was August 2008.
A Brief History
Celebrity gardeners are not a new phenomenon. In the nineteenth century J.C Loudon was an influential writer on gardening and became part of London's high society. He designed the Birmingham BotanicalGardens in 1830 to provide a place where keen ...
Advantages: Peaceful and colourful stop, very lush Disadvantages: Few.
Like several others of the Windward Islands chain, St Lucia was formerly mainly divided into plantations and plantations principally grew sugar (now the main crop is bananas, although tourism is the main source of income).
The plantations may have gone but often their names live on (like Sandy Lane in Barbados) and Soufriere is the former plantation in St Lucia which is the home of the St Lucia BotanicalGardens (also known at the Diamond BotanicalGardens).
(Side note: If Soufriere sounds French, it is: St Lucia was changed hands repeatedly between the French and the British, belonging to each of the warring nations a total of 7 times each).
Soufriere Plantation was part of a land grant by King Louis XIV and it is the descendants of the Devaux family, to whom the land was granted, who still own the land and who therefore own ...
