Some travelers chase the sun to the Caribbean, while others head to Europe’s sunniest outpost. For your next winter escape, look no further than the “Hawaii of Europe”—the Canary Islands. While these two destinations have vastly different cultures, the Spanish archipelago offers an even greater diversity of adventure, and it’s well worth the journey. As …

So you’ve seen the epic photos and heard the hype: Madeira, the ‘Hawaii of Europe,’ with its jaw-dropping green mountains that crash into the deep blue Atlantic. It’s a year-round stunner, but tackling it during the peak summer chaos of July and August? That’s a whole different beast. The island is buzzing, the energy is …