You can't visit this island paradise without getting an eyeful of its incredible shorelines. The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature ...

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 ...

Rising from the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores archipelago is a Portuguese treasure that’s just waiting for you to stumble upon it. We’re talking nine islands here – including the absolutely ...

Portugal is the place to go at the moment. An approximately seven-hour flight from the East Coast, it’s one of the most accessible countries in Europe—but that’s not the only reason why it’s so ...

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 ...

You could call New England and Portugal cousins, thanks to more than a century of migration here from the Atlantic nation. Though visit São Miguel, the largest of the nine islands that make up the ...

Pay a visit to Portugal’s westernmost beach, Praia da Ursa, and its famous “Bear Rock” formation. Learn to surf at Praia de Carcavelos, located just a 30-minute drive from bustling Lisbon. Experience ...

Flower-filled landscapes, towering volcanoes and a harbour beloved by sailors… This stunning island is a must-stop in the Azores archipelago, northwest of Portugal. Between lush pastures and lunar ...

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Dreaming of a magical European holiday full of sun and sand? The Balearics, the South of France, and the Amalfi Coast are obvious picks, but have you considered Portugal? The tiny Iberian nation ...