In the fortified wine realm, an oft-overlooked category in itself, Madeira is perhaps the most overlooked and misunderstood.

Off the coast of Portugal, a tranquil Atlantic island offers golden sands, dramatic cliffs, cobbled streets, and maritime history that rivals Madeira.

Many trails on Madeira are now accessible only with a booked time slot and for a fee. Those hiking without a reservation risk ...

Residents at a beloved destination became outraged when tourism surged and it became overcrowded. Now they've added fees for ...

Join us on a thrilling canyoning adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Madeira, Portugal. Discover the excitement of waterfall rappelling amidst the island's scenic volcanic landscape and lush ...

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 ...

Michael Scaffidi is responsible for building the most comprehensive collection of Madeira on the east coast — 50 bottles by the glass, the oldest of which was from 1720 — at The Jefferson in ...

My first taste of Madeira was a Sercial style, estimated to have come from the early 1800s. It was sweet and sour with a distinct nuttiness, layered with a saturated flavor of apricot jam and just a ...

‘A man’s culture is essentially the sum of his memories,’ wrote José Manuel Melim Mendes in his bilingual book Memories of Porto Santo and Madeira. If so, the collective mental culture of Madeira ...

Madeira is not Ibiza. It attracts a more mature clientele, and raving is limited to enthusing about the island’s dramatic scenery and botanical wonders. One of the earliest ravers was H N Coleridge, ...