If you're looking for warmth, culture and beauty, try The Azores in Portugal instead of Hawaii. What’s the perfect island chain? The default has always been Hawaii: Its eight principal islands ...

The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, consist of nine volcanic islands. These islands boast lush landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and a vibrant cultural tapestry. If you haven’t added ...

Image from Depositphotos The Azores archipelago, consisting of nine major islands and numerous smaller ones, is located about ...

Destinations can be too crowded. Discover the antidote to overcrowded and overpriced vacation spots in "Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations" by National Geographic. The guide ...

We escape tor a mountain trek among the dairy cows and waterfalls of Sao Miguel island in the Azores. Far out in the Atlantic Ocean, there's a chain of volcanic islands, a distant province of ...