The Emperor's choice of Monte as his locale of refuge is testimony to the fact that Monte was very much sought after by many a foreign visitor to the island. Not only for spending some great holidays, but also to take advantage of the great medicinal fresh air and forest aromas that were very curative and healing for patients suffering from respiratory and tuberculosis problems. Unfortunately the golden age of the the classic Monte hotel industry suffered a rapid decline after the outbreak of World War II. All the hotels closed down, or later relocated to the cliffs along the Funchal coastline. Recent efforts, such as the renovation and extension of, for example, the Estalagem Quinta do Monte, the Monte Palace Gardens and the planned renovation of the original Quinta do Monte are expected to revive the former glory and excellent hospitable climate that many of Madeira's most distinguished and oldest travelers enjoyed in times gone by.