Congratulations Vidamar

The infinity pool of Vidamar hotel in Madeira has come in the top 10 in the world with trivago, and the only Portuguese hotel to achieve this position.

Situated in Funchal, just a few minutes walk from the center of Funchal, the Madeira Vidamar Resort is a 5 star resort which enjoys a unique location on the sea. Hence, according to trivago, its infinity pool "offers an exceptional view of the bay of Funchal, in a panoramic where the blue of the pool, the sea and sky come together, creating a unique visual experience." This is the perfect choice for travelers looking for rest, relaxation, nature and landscape, says the search engine.

"The infinity pools - that produce a visual effect endless pool where the water extends to the horizon. - Have the ability to raise any hotel stay are perfect for a getaway with your loved one, a vacation family or a group trip with friends. all over the world there are infinity pools first class, "says the trivago, a search engine for hotels that streamlines the search and booking process, offering prices that more than 250 sites reservation to provide more than one million hotels. 

Story and photo from turismo.dnoticias.pt

Ronaldo officially opens hotel.

Cristiano Ronaldo will come to Madeira next Friday 22 July to officially open the first of his four hotels in a partnership with Pestana Group.

The opening will take place at 6pm. 

CR7/Pestana Hotel Opens.

Taken from Breaking Travel News

The first of Cristiano Ronaldo and Pestana group boutique hotels opened its doors in Funchal today, the highly anticipated opening marks the ‘kick off’ of the partnership between Dionísio Pestana and Cristiano Ronaldo – who both hail from the Portuguese island.

Inspired by Ronaldo’s CR7 brand, the boutique hotel combines Art Deco with contemporary style and is designed with the modern day millennial traveller in mind, allowing them to stay connected to the world throughout their stay.

High-speed Wi-Fi will be available in all indoor and outdoor spaces and each room will include Apple TV as well as Bluetooth audio and HDMI connections. Pestana CR7 Funchal will feature just 49 keys with 25 CR type rooms, 23 CR superior rooms and one CR7 Suite.

In addition to all the facilities of the CR rooms, the CR7 Suite will include a Playstation 4, Virtual Reality Glasses and games, and even equipment for cardio workouts complete with a self-developed workout plan.

For complete relaxation, guests can unwind at the rooftop pool and deck offering fantastic views over the marina and hillside that characterise the city of Funchal.

For a more lively experience, the lounge will offer a menu of vibrant cocktails and the restaurant will include an open-oven concept for a unique dining experience.

True to the brand, Pestana CR7 Funchal will also feature a customised programme – Get In Shape – at the outdoor gym and sauna for those keen on maintaining a healthy lifestyle during their stay.

Dionísio Pestana, president of Pestana Hotel Group commented: “This is an achievement that makes us all very proud.

“It’s a dream come true in the city that is the birthplace of the Pestana Group – and my own – and reflects our innovation capability.”

The next Pestana CR7 is scheduled to open in Lisbon later this year, with two more to follow in Madrid and New York in 2017.

“This is a winning team, a winning project!

“The huge hotel management experience of the Pestana Group guarantees the quality of this product that we are developing together,” added Ronaldo.

“It has been a huge challenge for me to enter a new area in which I always had an interest and curiosity.

“I cannot wait to go to sleep in my Suite at Pestana CR7 Funchal in my hometown!”

Photos from Revista FLASH 

CR7 Hotel.

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on social networks an image that is already on the facade of one of the hotels with his brand and the Pestana Group, to be opened in Lisbon at the end of the year, called CR7 Pestana Hotel.

The photo shows a unit with the predominant colors in light blue and references Pestana CR7 Hotel, which will be in downtown Lisbon, although the first unit to be opened will be the one in Funchal (Praca do Mar), which may occur before the Summer.

Two other hotels to be opened in 2017 will be located in Madrid and New York, always combining two of the strongest Madeiran brands in the world , CR7 and Pestana.

Taken from Diario Noticias

DogTel, Hotel, Spa and School

A new space for your pooch in São Gonçalo (just below church) Funchal.

Accomodation, spa, pool, training and more, they have everything covered to give your dog the best.

Click the image below to see their website and they also have a Facebook Page 

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New Savoy

A couple more photos of how the new Savoy will look when completed.

Quinta do Lorde

I managed to get out to Quinta do Lorde in Caniçal yesterday.

Although it was raining when we arrived, I could see blue sky was on the way, and sure enough the sun came out so I managed to get some photos which you can see by clicking the link below.

We had a walk round the hotel which opened last week, and they have a few guests staying at the moment. Everything is finished to a very high standard in the hotel, but other areas of the village are still to be finished , and with no supermarket open, its a bit of a ride to the one.

I personally would not want to holiday or stay out there, but if your looking for a very relaxed holiday then this could be for you, although you will certainly need to hire a car if you want to see some of the Island.

You can see my photos here