An island dubbed the "Hawaii of Europe" can be flown to from Liverpool John Lennon Airport . A cluster of islands, Hawaii is on the bucket list for many travellers - but it's rather difficult to get to from the UK. To get to the US island state, it would likely take nearly 24 hours with a stop elsewhere in the USA, as it cannot be reached directly from the UK.
But if you want to stay closer to home, there's an island you can reach directly from Liverpool and is only around four hours away. Referred to as the 'Hawaii of Europe,' you won't get jetlag either as it's in the same timezone as the UK. Madeira is a Portuguese island (well actually an archipelago) in the North Atlantic Ocean, lying west of the coast of Morocco and north of the Canary Islands , the MEN reports.
Tik Tok user @sophiaxverde called it the "The Hawaii of Europe" In her video, which has amassed over 166k likes. In the video, she said they "walked off the plane into paradise" and that the island is "like another planet." Liverpool John Lennon Airport described Madeira as "Portugal’s most exotic and enchanting island.
" You can find out more about the destination below. What are the best attractions in Madeira? There is so much to see and do in Madeira. Madeira has a vast range of flora and fauna, while it also boasts some of the most incredible hiking routes in the world.
One of its most magical locations is the Laurissilva forest, which dates back 20 million years. One of its most famous hikes is the peak o.