A full tour of a T1 rental apartment in Funchal’s Old Town, available in 2024 for €1,300/month (including TV and high-speed internet). At nearly 970 sq ft, this modern yet traditional apartment ...

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 ...

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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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. The hotel has spectacular views from the rooms and many of the ...

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 ...

According to legend, when 15th-century Portuguese explorers happened upon a rugged and foreboding string of islands—less than a week’s sail from the Iberian Peninsula—sailors sequestered themselves on ...

Madeira recently suffered the worst flooding in living memory, but the capital of this Portuguese island is ready to welcome visitors once again, writes Emma Gregg Why go now? In February, Madeira's ...