Fantastic hiking, one-of-a-kind food and wine, warm sunshine year round…and no crowds. It’s little wonder Madeira is considered Europe’s secret island paradise. We’ve teamed up with Portugal Getaways to offer four distinct experiences this April and May (an especially lovely time, when the island is blanketed in exuberant greenery and bright flowers).

No matter which experience you try, all include nonstop flights — shorter than a cross-country trip across the U.S. — and six nights at 4- and 5-star hotels.