From fireworks and nature spectacles to a carnival that rivals Rio’s, the Portuguese islands’ calendar of events suits every holiday It’s easy to understand why Portuguese explorers were smitten when ...

NEW BEDFORD — The 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament takes place this weekend beginning Thursday, a festival of Madeiran culture that is expected to draw as many as 200,000 people to the city. A mix ...

An emerald jewel of an island set in the Atlantic, Madeira promises dramatic cliff-backed coastline, lush, forested landscapes, pristine waters and gorgeous cuisine – with lots of sunshine and a warm ...

Thousands are expected to attend this year’s Spring Break Battle of the Bands in Madeira Beach, where musicians ages 7 to 25 get a taste of stardom. Her Majesty rocks out during The Spring Break ...

It has been known as a destination for “newlyweds and nearly deads”, but now the Portuguese ­island of Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is shaking off the shackles of its rather staid ...

Whether you’re a tinker, tailor, soldier or even a shamed banker, the carnival promises the opportunity to be someone else entirely for a day of vibrant colour, pounding music, kooky fancy dress and ...