Traveltipster ( ), a travel information source, has recently unveiled a detailed guide on the beaches and swimming opportunities in Ponta Delgada, the vibrant capital of Sao Miguel in the Azores. This ...

The Azores, a remote archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are a beacon of emerald-green landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and a culture deeply connected to the sea.

I ‘m a sucker for obscure vacation destinations, and the Portuguese Azores were no exception. I spent about a week on the island of São Miguel and let me tell you, it’s a nature lover’s paradise with ...

A four-and-a-half-hour direct fight from Boston can bring you to a little oasis in the middle of the Atlantic, where a Portuguese archipelago is waiting to roll out the green carpet for you. Located ...

IF you’re dreaming of Hawaii but can’t justify the cost, then an island closer to the UK is said to share a number of similarities. The Azores in the Atlantic Ocean are often likened to the islands, ...

SAO MIGUEL ISLAND, Azores -- It’s called the Hawaii of Europe. And for most Americans, it’s a lot closer than Hawaii. The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal made up of nine islands in the ...

Traveling to a paradise on Earth doesn’t necessarily require a long, arduous or perilous journey. In fact, an unspoiled landscape reminiscent of a fairytale is barely five hours from Boston and about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. If you have time to visit only one of the nine islands in the Azores, ...

If you click on a link in this story, we may earn affiliate revenue. IF you’re dreaming of Hawaii but can’t justify the cost, then an island closer to the UK is said to share a number of similarities.