For those looking for unique spa treatments, The Vine is the only hotel on the Portuguese island of Madeira to exclusively offer Vinotherapy treatments containing Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet grape varieties. [Read more...]

If you are planning a vacation to Portugal, you are probably looking for a great vacation area. Here are the top five vacation spots in Portugal that should give you a bit of inspiration on where to go on your vacation. [Read more...]

Whoever said wine was just for drinking? The recently opened The Vine is the only hotel in Madeira to exclusively offer Vinotherapy treatments containing Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet grape varieties. Known for its anti-ageing properties, a Vinotherapy treat is a sure fire way to take back the years. So wine lovers, beauty enthusiasts, or seekers of an extra special treatment take note – booze never made you look so good! [Read more...]

The Dom Pedro Hotel Group announced that the Dom Pedro Garajau Hotel has affiliated with RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange.

The Dom Pedro Garajau Hotel is a great base for a holiday in Madeira, midway between Caniço and the capital Funchal, just 10 minutes from Madeira International Airport on the island’s south coast. Located in a quiet area near the lively village of Garajau, the 282-room hotel has excellent leisure, entertainment and relaxation facilities, including indoor, outdoor and children’s pools, and a mini club. [Read more...]

More than 70 crews will contest the 50th running of Rali Vinho Madeira, round seven of the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, it has been confirmed.

Entries closed last week and contain a total of 21 runners in Super 2000 machinery for the all-asphalt event, which starts on Thursday July 30 and draws to a close on Saturday August 1 following 21 competitive stages. [Read more...]

As a result of the conclusions of the G20 summit, held last April in London, Madeira’s International Business Centre has consolidated its position as a transparent jurisdiction, fully integrated in the new architecture of the world financial order. [Read more...]

Thanks to the appealing climate and increasing range of year-round outdoor activities, property in Madeira and the island itself has been expanding its appeal to families in recent years.

Roger Still, who lives on Madeira with his wife Lizzie and daughter Lara, says: “When we moved here 18 months ago, we weren’t sure how Lara would settle – but we’ve all acclimated very quickly thanks to the huge range of activities available year round. Opportunities here for families are terrific. [Read more...]