There is no script to a night out on the island, but if there’s a festival in town, you bet that’s where the crowds will gather. But there are spots open throughout the year where you can chill with a ...

When I told people we were going on vacation to Madeira, it raised an eyebrow or two. To answer the last question first: No. Port comes from the Douro region of Portugal, and Madeira is home to its ...

The restaurants were dull, the nightlife non-existent, but since Rodney Bolt's last visit Madeira has had a makeover Has Madeira become hip? Once a racy, winter-sun retreat for the rich and famous, it ...

Madeira, Portugal, a subtropical island off the coast of northwestern Africa, has an unfortunate reputation as the domain of tourists. And, well, it’s not entirely inaccurate; as a jumping-off point ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the last stop for explorers like Christopher Columbus and ...

Madeira is a haven for adventure seekers. Almost everything you do on this island revolves around nature. From hiking the ...

Liadan Hynes finds the island to be perfect for relaxing and working up a sweat Striking a balance between our holiday requirements is an eternal struggle for the boy and me. I require little more ...

There is no script to a night out on the island, but if there’s a festival in town, you bet that’s where the crowds will gather. But there are spots open throughout the year where you can chill with a ...

Overlooking Funchal’s Cathedral, this is the perfect spot to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand (say the rum-infused Thai Forest). Wednesdays are reserved for fado nights, Sundays for jazz, and ...