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 ...

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 terraced farms shaped the lives of those who lived ...

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 ...

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 has everything you could want for an adventure-filled holiday. The beautiful archipelago boasts impressive mountainous landscapes, charming towns and colourful buildings, heaps of history, ...

With lots of activities to suit all ages, a subtropical climate and plenty of sunshine, Madeira, Portugal is an ideal holiday destination any time of the year. ByJoanne Shurvell, Contributor. Forbes ...