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Once again, the city of Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira celebrates Spring with a brilliant…and fragrant…weeklong spectacle. It’s the Madeira Festival of Flowers 2013. Buildings, parks, streets and children (!) all get decorated during the festivities. This...
Summer 2012 has officially begun on the Island of Madeira. The Atlantic Festival is Madeira’s month-long celebration of arts, music and culture. Lots of fun scheduled throughout June, but certainly the highlights occur on Saturday nights with a major fireworks and music. The...
Sitting in the Atlantic, some 860 km (535 miles) off the cost of Europe is the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is a subtropical paradise that, throughout history, has been a favorite stop over for navigators exploring the seas, as well as a playground for Europe’s elite....
Art deco is always a crowd favorite. This decorative art, popular in the early 20th century, is a distinctive streamline style that decorated everything from jewelry to skyscrapers. Art Deco is also an artistic movement beloved by international art collector José Berardo. He...
Who says you have to be in a cosmopolitan city to enjoy the arts? Certainly not the residents of Madeira, who embrace all forms of artist expression on their island paradise. In fact, Madeira is home to an internationally renowned arts center which makes its home in a...
Madeira is known for its tropical splendor, temperate climate and relaxing island lifestyle. Many people also equate Madeira with its production of world-famous wine. And now, Madeira is home to one of Portugal’s newest boutique hotels—The Vine. [caption...
