MADEIRA, PORTUGAL (February 13, 2008) – Set among lush gardens overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic, Reid's Palace is an idyllic spring retreat.  To celebrate their favorite season, the hotel has just announced that it will be offering one free night for every seven nights booked as part of a new Sunsational Spring package available March 18 – April 19, 2008 with rates starting at $4,112 USD* including breakfast and return airport transfers. 

Reid’s Palace makes traveling with families effortless and enjoyable.  Upon arrival, children receive customized welcome goodies including special toiletries and a mini bathrobe and slippers.  In addition, private dining hours and locations and even specialized children’s spa treatments are available. The recently built thatched roof Fun@Reid’s house features a children's pool, an extended outdoor playground with a slide and a Wendy house, with abundant indoor space for children to play.  One child under 12 stays free when sharing with parents; special rates are available for adjoining rooms.  

All guests of Reid’s Palace enjoy the fitness center and tennis courts, sauna and steam room, table tennis, access to all swimming pools, and scheduled courtesy bus service to town.

For more information or to book this package, visit www.reidspalace.com or call 1-800-237-1236.

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* Rates are for seven nights based on double occupancy in a Superior Room and are commissionable to travel agents at a rate of 10%. The dollar price guide is based on the exchange rate at the time of going to press.

About Reid’s Palace

Reid’s Palace epitomizes the spirit of travel from the heyday of luxury, style and adventure.  Opened in 1891 by William and Alfred Reid to accommodate passengers of the great ocean liners, today this Orient-Express property stands for contemporary luxury and elegance. Perched on a cliff-top amid ten acres of semi-tropical gardens, providing its own brand of personal service to all generations, today’s Reid’s Palace offers relaxation and indulgence, romance and activity for the whole family on the exotic, temperate island of Madeira.  More information is available at www.orient-express.com.