VANCOUVER — Travel Best Bets gave six of its Connected Agents a taste of Madeira this summer, with a FAM that mixed wine, luxury, adventure and plenty of island flavour.

Hosted in partnership with Tourism Madeira, the June 15-21, 2026 trip was led by Matthew Medeiros, Connected Agent Program Coordinator, and included both top-producing agents and emerging advisors showing strong sales growth and potential.

The group experienced a broad mix of Madeira’s tourism offerings, from culture, gastronomy and wine to adventure and luxury hospitality. Highlights included time in Funchal, a Madeira wine experience at Blandy’s, a Jeep tour and wine tasting, an East Coast tour, local culinary experiences and visits to sustainable farms.

Agents also toured Les Suites at The Cliff Bay and Savoy Palace, while more distinctive experiences included a sidecar tour, traditional Poncha tasting and a boat excursion from Funchal Marina.

“Experiencing a destination first-hand gives our Connected Agents the knowledge and confidence to recommend it in a much more meaningful way,” said Claire Newell, President of the Vancouver-based travel agency. “Madeira offers an incredible mix of food and wine, culture, luxury, nature and adventure, making it a destination with strong appeal for many different Canadian travellers.”

Lead image caption: Travel Best Bets’ FAM participants in Madeira