S ome people like to party with alcohol, and the first U.S. president, George Washington, was one of them. In his lifetime, ...

There is a charming destination, not too far away, that provides the same carefree seaside experience: Madeira, Portugal ... is courtesy of Madeira fortified wine and poncha, a traditional ...

Madeira’s wine is a significant aspect of its landscape ... and not a place to stop by as you’re headed to other major cities in Portugal — meaning it needs to be carefully included in ...

More daring visitors will relish the six-mile route up to the peak of Pico Ruivo, Portugal ... visit to Madeira could be complete without also sampling the archipelago’s famous wines, a ...

Madeira is famous for its fortified Madeira wine, but the island is also a major rum producer. Make time during your Madeira holiday to tour a distillery and learn about its centuries-old history.

A glass of strong, sweet wine made with Madeira’s Malvasia, Sercial, Vedelho and Bual grapes, or a slice of Bolo de Mel – the island’s true cake delicacy, made with honey, nuts and a globe ...