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 ...

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 ...

The international press was plastered last March with photos from the Portuguese islands of Madeira. At a renaming ceremony for Funchal Airport, authorities revealed a distinctly unflattering bust of ...

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 ...

Including the unusual activity dating back to the 19th century IF you want Hawaii-like islands that are just four hours from the UK, you’re in luck. With flights for as little as £39, here’s eight ...