Madeira: Travel challenge

Seek September sun in the Atlantic

£599 - Qwerty Travel

Each week, we invite three companies to offer us their best deal for a specific break. This week: a late-summer beach break in Madeira. Prices are per person, based on two people sharing. Each includes a week's accommodation and flights from Gatwick to Funchal later this month.

£709 - Thomson Couples

Includes Thomson Airways flights on 15 September, transfers and half-board at Hotel Savoy Gardens. "This Thomson Couples' hotel offers panoramic views of Funchal, four bars, a nightclub, a pool and a rooftop Jacuzzi," says Mark Hall (0871 231 4691; thomson.co.uk).

Qwerty Travel - £599

Includes easyJet flights on 24 September, bags, transfers and B&B at the LTI Pestana Grand Hotel. "Set on a stunning hill with breath-taking sea views, this popular five-star is just 200 metres from the coast," says Matt Somers (020 8588 9943; qwertytravel.com).

easyJet Holidays - £242

Includes easyJet flights on 26 September and B&B at the Santa Catarina Hotel in Santa Cruz. "This hotel offers comfortable four-star accommodation, 50 metres from the coast," says Mandy Round (0843 104 1000; easyjet.com/holidays).