Doug and Monique take on the challenge of driving all the way around Madeira in one day. Starting and ending in Funchal, ...

Taking a ride on the Funchal Cable Car (teleférico do Funchal) and visiting the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Madeira makes ...

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In 1419, when Portuguese seafarers happened on an uninhabited island in the North Atlantic, around 500 miles off the African coast, they were awed by the dense covering of greenery. Even today, after ...

On a spectacular rocky outcrop in the mid-Atlantic, nature, history and culture converge to form a fascinating destination. This month, Madeira joins the "no-frills" map, with easyJet flights from ...

The verdant, volcanic landscapes of Madeira have long been a hotspot for wine production; in the 16th century, European ships headed for the Americas would stop by the island to stock up on barrels.

Disney Destiny will sail over 5,000 nautical miles as she makes her way from Eemshaven, Netherlands, to Florida.

For centuries, sailors and wine merchants knew Madeira as a remote stop between Europe and the New World. Its steep green cliffs, laurel forests and ... Read moreThe post Cristiano ...

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One month ago, Madeira's capital was pounded by catastrophic floods and landslides, which killed 42 people across the island. Much of the damage has now been cleared up. With its grand seafront ...