As 2025 draws to a close, one small Atlantic island is preparing for one of European cruising’s most spectacular New Year’s ...

Ten cruise ships will gather in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s traditional New Year’s Eve firework display. The vessels are ...

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, 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 ...

Flying into Funchal Airport in Madeira, the beauty and versatility of this island become immediately obvious. The plane hovers over its mossy mountains dotted with picturesque terracotta-roofed houses ...

Madeira is the birthplace of Cristiano Ronaldo. For fans of the soccer icon, the beautiful Portuguese island is a must visit. Read on to find out where Ronaldo fans should visit, stay, and eat on 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 ...

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