… “a mere six hours” away
Thanks to Maurice for a link to the Washington Post a couple of days ago, doing a good job selling Madeira to the American market:
“Madeira is off the coast of Africa, west of Morocco. Getting to Madeira used to be a trek from the United States that required a stop in Lisbon. But in late November, Inovtravel launched direct flights to the island from New York’s JFK airport in partnership with SATA Azores Airlines, reducing travel time to a mere 6¼ hours.”
“With travel time to Madeira dramatically shortened, it has become a better vacation option. But make sure to stray from the bustle of Funchal to uncover its deeper enchantment”
Washington Post
“In fits of hysterical laughter, punctured by shrieks of fear and delight, my daughter and I slid down the steep, narrow streets of Monte in a straw basket pushed by two men wearing traditional straw hats. The wicker toboggan twisted and turned as we gained speed, with the “runners” purposely navigating within inches of walls or turning the basket so we slid sideways. The louder we laughed and screamed, the faster they accelerated”…….. read on
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They had flights from NYC last year and I believe the whole thing was very successful.
They should start direct flights from Toronto.
SATA fly from Toronto to Ponta Delgada (Azores) where an onward connection to CR7 can be taken. Not exactly direct but quite convenient.
The SATA flight from Toronto through the Azores is 30% more expensive than the TAP flight to Madeira through Lisbon. The second leg of the SATA flight is on a noisy cramped prop plane.
The service on TAP is far superior than SATA.
I have flown on both and TAP wins in all categories.
TAP and SATA are the only two choices coming from Canada to Madeira.
I am hoping that TAP will start flying to directly to Madeira from Toronto.
FredS – I agree the more FLIGHTS the better for Madeira’s economy.
We are Timeshare owners in Madeira, we also support the boys and Girls homes, on the Island.
A number of American friends and some fellow Masons, have taken up residence on this amazing Island, in the Portuguese Colony known as the Madeira Islands .
Be pleased to advise all and any that may wish to consider resettling!
John Chapman
The slippery slope to an Algarve like Island begins. Hotels all over the place and house prices that virtually exclude local residents from being able to afford them. Seen it happen all to often sadly. The tourism that supports life begins to overtake and then destroy the very fabric that made it appealing in the first place. Such a shame.
Oh Deep Joy! More building; more McDonalds; More zip wires; pizzas…….
More planes to an overstretched airport that can’t cope now on a busy day..
I see this has now appeared on the”other” blog.
There seems to have been a lot of “replication” recently.
… Maurice? I’m sure nobody reading this needs to be informed about what’s on the “Other” blog (don’t be Scared to say it ” Madeira Island News ” ) unless you’re trying to feed into and stir up some Petty Rivalry/Jealousy that seems to be a recurring childish theme that raises its head from time to time primarily on “this” site ,, I think though the majority of people interested in Madeira related news and info read both without a care for the who came first etc etc politics !!! …
First of all it’s not a colony so get your facts right before you spew false information
Do you condone theft Russell?
… ???What??? …
Russell – there is a copyright notice at the bottom of each post. Just about the only bit that hasn’t been copied.
… Go on then I’ll join in the pettiness ,, Copied by Who ?? Dare you to say !! …
Look at it this way – I was searching the Internet for something and the Washington Times was amongst the results. I looked at it and just by chance came across the article about Madeira. I emailed the url and description to Admin and he made the post. The content that appears on the other blog had to have been copied from here. Not the first time this has occurred.
… As it often does the opposite way around ,, stuff appears on Madeira Island News and then appears on here Hours or sometimes Days Later !!! …
Sorry Russell – I posted my reply below by mistake.
That is very rare in my experience Russell – and the other blog rarely deviates from autotranslates from the Diario and Jornal – so the information is widely and freely available. At least this one gets stories from different sources and presents them in comprehensible English. A lot of informative and articulate contributors as well.
The other BLOG ? thieving toe – rag TOBI
Even has the cheek to ask to buy him a coffee or beer😂😂😂
The story was on the Diario das Notícias ( local newspaper) site , three days ago , so widely available .
Since this thread developed I have been watching the “copyblog”. Yesterday (9th August) they published “AIRPORTS STRIKE ON WAY – AFFECTING 10 AIRPORTS IN PORTUGAL, MADEIRA AND AZORES”. Five days prior to that (4th August”) this blog posted “Airport strike threatened … could affect 10 Portuguese airports including Madeira”
… More Childish Jealousy that this site has competition?? ,, but personally I find that the Dreaded “Other” site generally has a more varied and quicker release of Information, wherever it comes from (which doesn’t bother me) I’m grateful, saves me having to navigate and search on local (Portuguese) news sites ,, I’m also grateful for this site has some different articles and opinions ,, Long may you both Reign !! ,, like Coca Cola/Pepsi or BBC and Sky news two similar things can quite easily live alongside each other …
The issue is not competition Russell – no problem with that – it is blatant copying – from the appearance and layout, through to the content.
… But many times I’ve seen things appear on Tobi’s sit first only to be repeated on here a day or two later ??? …
It’s always looked like copying to me!
Its always looked like copying to me.
I don’t know why Maurice is moaning. He posts on Madeira Island news often enough.
I don’t think he’s moaning, rather he is pointing out a case of plagiarism.
Ken, he’s just being the usual IDIOT he is
talking about a crappy site run by another idiot called TOBI.
The impression I get reading through various threads is that you are the idiot whereas that guy is a long established poster on this blog.
Bob the COWBOY builder Stick to what you are good at.
… That’s rich coming from you Steve the original IDIOT !!! …
Russell get back in your CAGE immediately there’s a good boy.
Enough with the insults. Owner of blog needs to exercise appropriate editorial censorship.
Nothing wrong with reposting news articles if blog owner has permission and cites source. I appreciate getting local news that I could not otherwise read although translations often leave much to be desired.