A new exclusive fall tour of Portugal gives insight into the Madeira and Douro wine regions. Sagres Vacations’ "Grape Expectations" explores Madeira and the Douro during the fall harvest; travelers ...

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.

Of great import: The little-known, perennially prettied Portuguese island of Madeira is becoming a must-see paradise. Welcome to Madeira, the world’s sexiest potluck where you, too, can be its next ...

Madeira is having a moment. The Portuguese island—actually closer to Morocco than Europe—is still a favorite for British retirees and German holiday makers. But it also has much to offer those who ...

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 ...

There is a wine that once opened, will still taste fresh and fabulous decades later. At the young age of 150 years this wine is just in its prime. It also has a unique claim to American patriotism, ...

Madeira Island is a Portuguese unsung destination, especially when compared to world destinations such as the Canary Islands, the Greek Isles and the Azores. However, it is becoming increasingly ...