In June 2012, AiTO Agents & AiTO were together for the 2nd time for their annual overseas conference in Madeira. This video shows some of the highlights the island has to offer.
We have to agree that the best way to visit the island´s UNESCO Heritage is walking!
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
By Maureen McAllister
‘Let’s have a package holiday’ he said ‘somewhere with fun stuff for kids’.
It seemed like the right idea, the 10 year old (who was then eight) deserved a kids focused holiday – plenty of action and things to do. So, we three were agreed and off we went to get some brochures.
We’d never booked a holiday all packaged up before. We’d always just taken ourselves off, or planned our own itineraries, or enjoyed a spot of VFR (visiting friends and relatives – in the UK and overseas). So this was a bit of an adventure to begin with.
The brochures came home and we poured over them. Family friendly this, kids club that, activity here, play there – fun, fun, fun. And possibly frightful too, who knew? It was all a bit much.
We then spotted a beautiful resort and hotel in Madeira. The Hotel Porto Mare. Not particularly kid clubbish or family friendly, but it looked lovely. Really lovely. We three were agreed and we booked it. Grownups worrying that it would not be lively enough for the then eight year old, whilst he happily focused on the five pools, tennis and mini golf.
We shouldn’t have worried at all. It was perfect.
The rest of this article can be read on Condé Nast Traveller
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
Panorámica de la bahía de Funchal, la capital de la isla.
Lejos de las clásicas bodegas o el Mercado de los Labradores, asoma otra isla renovada y bohemia, atrevida y artística, en la que el diseño creativo y el ocio alternativo marcan la pauta. Se la descubrimos.
Another great article about Madeira by El Mundo’s ocholeguas.
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
Here’s a great video by WineSpectator about Blandy´s Madeira Wine:
Madeira: Tasting History with Blandy´s
Whilst in Madeira, why not visit The Old Blandy Wine Lodge and try some great Madeira Wines with several specialist recommendations, from food pairing to great cocktails!
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Madeira’s The Cliff Bay receives yet another fantasic review Una habitación con vistas y estrella… Michelin in OchoLeguas, El Mundo’s travel section.
Book your stay at Porto Bay and your walks with Nature Meetings. If you are a Porto Bay Prestige Club member, please let us know during your reservation to make sure you get your discount.
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
Madeira New year Fireworks
Funchal, in Madeira Island is the best location to greet the new year with fireworks, according to the “Where to find the best of everything, worldwide” in CBS News by travel editor Peter Greenberg.
However, we see Madeira as an all year destination with an active events program!
The Atlantic Festival during June is a great opportunity to experience a sample of the New Year´s fireworks, the Madeira Wine Festival during harvest is a great opportunity to participate in harvesting and pressing grapes as well as to select a great Madeira Wine, which recently collected several important awards.
But there’s more: Mountain Biking, Diving, Whale and Dolphin observation and the unique experience of swimming with dolphins. And of course, walking with Nature Meetings!
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
Madeira Wine collects 62 medals at the IWC (International Wine Challenge), IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) e DWWA (Decanter World Wine Awards). Madeira Wine Company – many through Blandy´s Madeira Wine – alone collected 32 awards and Vinhos Barbeito collected 5.
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
The best way to discover the charms of Madeira? Walking, of course!
Take the first step before the end of the week and .
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
–Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
The new Lufthansa general manager for Portugal has just announced the german airliner will begin flying to Madeira this winter.
Two routes are planned: Berlin-Madeira flights will begin September, while Düsseldorf-Madeira flights will start November. Both connections will be weekly.
Great news for our german friends!
— Nature Meetings. In Madeira, Walk with us.
