Microdiversity! Though it may seem a strange word, it conveys everything that makes the
Madeira Islands a unique destination even to the extent of being voted Europe’s Leading
Island Destination at the World Travel Awards.
These awards are hailed by many as the Oscars of the Tourism Industry. The truth is, they
are extremely important. With this in mind, this edition includes articles portraying the
distinctiveness of Madeira as a tourist destination.
The World Travel Awards also distinguished The Vine Hotel as European Leading
Design Hotel and Essential went to figure out why. The Reid´s Palace Hotel was also
distinguished in the Portuguese category of Leading Hotel.
This edition further reveals the history of the emblematic Rolex Daytona, currently
celebrating its 50th anniversary. We also include an article on George dos Santos known
for holding the largest Portuguese wine collection in France and explore the best of the
World of Gin, the alcoholic drink currently in vogue.

This edition marks the eighth anniversary of Essential Madeira Islands and it is always
special for us to celebrate this occasion during such an exciting festive period in
Madeira such as Christmas and New Year.
In this issue we revisit the tradition of this season and explore the reasons behind it being
such an engaging period. The reason for this is possibly because it is such an earnest
and firmly-rooted tradition, as the first New Year fireworks on the island were carried out
over 100 years ago.
We have created this edition themed around innovation based on tradition such as the
alternative shows of the Madeira Casino which explore an innovative concept without
the traditional feathers or the Reid’s Palace Hotel which abolished the use of a tie in the
Dining Room not forgetting to mention the traditional streets of Funchal which have
come to life with a new dynamic.
This edition also saw us revisit the Il Gallo D’Oro for an update on how it has changed
in the last 6 years since becoming the first and only Michelin-starred restaurant on
the Island.
We would like to remind you that you can subscribe to our magazine and become
a member of the Essential Club! Benefit from several offers such as a nights
accommodation in a hotel, a lunch at Reid’s and other discounts all for the price of €21
per year. It sure is worth it!

During centuries, the bay of Funchal was a safe haven for thousands of vessels. It’s
history is full of compelling characters and landmarks. At a time which sees the city
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the entity that propelled the
works on the local Port of Funchal, Essential recalls this journey as well as the strong
connection that locals share towards the sea and their city Port.
The Island of Madeira is also home to one of the most acclaimed wines in the World, the
Madeira Wine, which is guaranteed to be found a little everywhere. With this in mind,
Essential opted for a stunning magazine cover featuring the vineyards of Quinta do Furão
in the background. We have also included several articles and news on the wine theme,
emphasizing the importance of local production.
This edition also features details on the main events scheduled for the remaining
summer months and on the new North Coast concept, seeking to turn the parish of
Seixal into the trendy capital of the north side of the island.
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Essential Club and benefit from exclusive discounts and special offers!

Summer\'s arrival not only brings longer and warmer days but also thoughts of holiday and leisure. Because of this, we think that this edition of Essential should be dedicated to the open air and outdoor lifestyle.
We have many exciting proposals for you, mainly the Funchal Jazz Festival which returns to Santa Catarina Park to celebrate its 14th consecutive year and takes centre-stage in a long and exciting list of events, set to be hosted throughout the summer in Madeira.

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Essential Madeira - No. 40 October – November 2013

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