Martha Chapman

A mere 90 minute flight from Lisbon, Madeira is beloved for its moderate climate, stunning scenery—and its famed wine Often called “The Pearl of the Atlantic”, this Portuguese island is only slightly bigger than St. Lucia, but like that Caribbean island, it punches above its weight, delivering mountainous scenery, distinctive island culture, a vibrant food scene, and picture-postcard villages to those looking for a distinctive vacation destination.

Featured image: Trafalgar River Cruises’ refurbished Verity ship sailing along the Rhine | Photo provided by The Travel Corporation Three new affordable itineraries on the Danube, Rhine and Seine Rivers by Martha Chapman European river cruising is on a roll – and no surprise. More and more women over 50 are discovering the joys of travel at a gentle pace with fewer than 200 fellow passengers, all the while taking in some of the most beloved sights and sounds of Europe.