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    Travel Guide to visit Madeira for my AIRBNB guests | 2018

    by Sofia Vasconcelos

    Great places to eat, see, drink, sleep and enjoy - tips from a local!

    Tuesday July 11th, 2017
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    Places to stay in Madeira, Travel to Madeira

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Sunday December 30th, 2018

Where to watch the New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Funchal?

Here are a few suggestions of viewpoints where you can get (for free), a nice perpective of Funchal fireworks!

by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Friday December 21st, 2018

Christmas, from Madeira to Mars…

Christmas from Madeira to Mars… There is so much to tell you about Christmas in Madeira I do not...

by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã
Sunday November 25th, 2018

Porto Santo trails – Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã

Porto Santo trails – Vereda do Pico Branco and Terra Chã Last weekend, we took a trip to Porto...

by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Levada Rabaçal Madeira
Sunday November 11th, 2018

The day I went chasing Rabaçal waterfalls – a Levada walk in Madeira

The day I went chasing Rabaçal waterfalls – a Levada walk in Madeira Last September, Hit the road Madeira...

by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Travel to Madeira

Places to stay in Madeira, Travel to Madeira

10 Getaways in Madeira

10 Getaways in Madeira   Back to work and already missing the holidays? The feeling is mutual … 🙂 Madeira Island is such a great holiday destination with lots...

Thursday September 21st, 2017
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Airbnb Funchal, Madeira
Places to stay in Madeira, Travel to Madeira

Travel Guide to visit Madeira for my AIRBNB guests | 2018

Great places to eat, see, drink, sleep and enjoy - tips from a local!

Tuesday July 11th, 2017
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Places to stay in Madeira, Travel to Madeira

Vila Cais da Gaivota – A hideaway by the sea, in Madeira.

Vila Cais da Gaivota – A hideaway by the sea, in Madeira. Stop, destress and relax by the sea – this was the main purpose of this trip to...

Monday April 24th, 2017
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Places to stay in Madeira, Travel to Madeira

A peek inside the new Pestana CR7 Hotel in Funchal

A peek inside peek the new Pestana CR7 Hotel Friday the 22 of June 2016. The big day had arrived – the official opening of CR7 first hotel. And...

Thursday July 28th, 2016
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Saccharum Hotel
Places to stay in Madeira, Travel to Madeira

Saccharum Hotel Resort & Spa – ‘The sea inside’

Saccharum Hotel Resort & Spa – ‘The sea inside’ In Madeira there are several hotels that offer beautiful views of the sea and a good customer service. However, few...

Friday May 13th, 2016
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Places to stay in Madeira, Travel to Madeira

Hotel Quinta da Serra – A love story

Hotel Quinta da Serra – a love story Last February 14, I’ve stayed at the Hotel Quinta da Serra, an invitation to relax and renew my energy. I was...

Wednesday February 24th, 2016
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Food & Drinks

Food & Drinks, Travel to Madeira

Where to watch the World Cup matches in Funchal?

Today, Portugal is in the eighth round of the 2018 World Cup! And here we go … 🙂 If you are looking for a place to see the World...

Wednesday June 27th, 2018
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Food & Drinks

Milho Cozido of Madeira – My Mother’s Recipe

Milho Cozido or baked corn is a typical dish of the Island of Madeira. It is often found in restaurants in the area, fried in the form of cubes,...

Saturday April 14th, 2018
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Food & Drinks

Tomato & Onion Soup of Madeira – My mother’s recipe

“It’s sunday afternoon and the weekend is pretty much over. There’s a ton of work waiting for you the following week and you don’t want monday to arrive”- Sounds familiar?...

Tuesday February 20th, 2018
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Travel to Porto Santo

Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã
Travel to Porto Santo

Porto Santo trails – Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã

Porto Santo trails – Vereda do Pico Branco and Terra Chã Last weekend, we took a trip to Porto Santo. We were in need of its peace. We walked...

Sunday November 25th, 2018
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Travel to Porto Santo

10 hotels & apartments to book in Porto Santo Island

Porto Santo. Sometimes finding the best hotel in Porto Santo Island can be challenging, specially if you are travelling with your family (pets included) or a group of friends....

Friday June 2nd, 2017
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Travel to Madeira, Travel to Porto Santo

40 pictures that will make you want to visit Porto Santo Island

Porto Santo Island has always been my idea of paradise. Possibly yours too? Picture a 9 km long golden sand, deserted beaches, crystal clear blue waters in a volcanic...

Monday November 9th, 2015
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5 Ways to use Madeira Embroidery

5 Ways to use Madeira Embroidery I grew up with Madeira Embroidery. It was in the dress of my first party, on the tablecloths of my birthday and the...

Wednesday March 21st, 2018
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Travel guides for families

Sunday April 8th, 2018

Looking for a Hotel for Kids in Madeira? Discover Vila Porto Mare!

Looking for a Hotel for Kids in Madeira? Discover Vila Porto Mare! These Easter Holidays, me and my family...

by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Wednesday December 20th, 2017

Paris for Kids | A Travel Guide (without the obvious, like Euro Disney)

So this Xmas we went to Paris. Why Paris? First of all, it’s a city my sons had never...

by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Tivoligarden
Sunday September 10th, 2017

Copenhagen on a budget for families

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by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Saturday November 26th, 2016

Family Guide to Denmark – Legoland

We finally made it to Legoland! The excitement was in the air … After spending years playing with legos,...

by Sofia Vasconcelos
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Travel guides for two

Mother-Daughter getaway to Lisbon

Published by Sofia Vasconcelos

Mother-Daughter getaway to Lisbon This year for my mum’s birthday, I prepared a special gift — a getaway in Lisbon. When I was studying at Lisbon University and she...

Wednesday February 8th, 2017
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Travel for two

Have you heard about the new PortoBay Hotel, in Lisbon?

Published by Sofia Vasconcelos

Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit Lisbon and stay in the new boutique hotel of PortoBay Hotels & Resorts – Hotel PortoBay Marquês. This hotel opened doors...

Tuesday June 21st, 2016
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Travel for two, Travel to Mars

Travel guides for friends

A weekend in Porto with friends

by Sofia Vasconcelos

Where are we going this year? That’s how this journey began … After Madrid last year, we made a statement: – A weekend just for friends, once per year! The choices were: Edinburgh or Prague, but Portugal spoke louder and we chose the city of Porto. And so it was… Where we stayed at Porto We stayed at the Gallery Hostel, Rua Miguel Bombarda....

Thursday June 9th, 2016
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Travel to Mars, Travel with friends

Pictures and thoughts

Pictures and thoughts, Travel to Madeira

Christmas, from Madeira to Mars…

Christmas from Madeira to Mars… There is so much to tell you about Christmas in Madeira I do not even know where to begin. As of mid-December, locals send...

Friday December 21st, 2018
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Meet the locals, Pictures and thoughts

Photo Sessions in Madeira

Photo Sessions in Madeira A couple of months ago I was looking at my Instagram feed, and I began to see these photos in Madeira that captured my attention....

Saturday September 29th, 2018
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Pictures and thoughts

From Madeira to Mars goes to FNAC!

From Madeira to Mars goes to FNAC! FNAC and I, an old love. I first met FNAC when I lived in Paris. I was part of the ERASMUS program,...

Saturday May 27th, 2017
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Madeira for Kids

Madeira for Kids

Swimming with Dolphins in Madeira – Rota dos Cetáceos

During our Easter holidays, we took a fantastic trip in Madeira. The Rota dos Cetáceos is a tourist animation company dedicated to the observation of cetaceans in Madeira. It...

Wednesday April 19th, 2017
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Madeira Map
Madeira for Kids, Travel to Madeira

A illustrated map of Madeira for kids!

In this illustrated Madeira Map I share 20 fun tips to enjoy your holiday in Madeira with kids. You’ll find a pocket guide in English on the back of...

Friday January 15th, 2016
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Madeira for Kids, Travel to Madeira, Travel with Kids

5 Gardens / Parks to visit in Funchal

With Autumn at your doorsteps, nothing like a walk in the park to take us out of the house and recharge our batteries. Alone, with children, dog, friends or...

Sunday November 10th, 2013
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Madeira for Kids

From Madeira to Mars Blog – Awards

Award for the Best Tourism Communication on the digital media category 2016 #PREMISG!

 

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