Among a certain set of travelers, there’s an understanding that the harder a place is to reach, the better it is. Let the masses stay in the gateways, the thinking goes. If we press on for one more ...

Far out in the North Atlantic stretches a rain-swept chain of volcanic islands, the Azores, a distant province of Portugal. On a day shaped by washes of cloud and sun, Inês Pereira Rodrigues of Lisbon ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dedication -- Volcanic geology of São Miguel Island (Azores Archipelago): introduction / J. Gaspar, J.E. Guest, A. Duncan, D. Chester & F. Barriga -- Geological setting. The structure of the azores ...

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 ...

Three cruise line private destinations, by the numbersCleveland Research estimated how much revenue cruise lines will bring in next year at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Celebration Key... An advisor puts ...

Plus, an amazing view of the island and surrounding ocean. On a clear day, you may even be able to see the outline of the largest volcano of the Azores, Mount Pico, on the horizon. Find a hidden path ...

If you’re looking for treasure in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, visit Terceira island of the Azores. You’ll discover breathtaking scenery, geological marvels, inspiring UNESCO Heritage Sites, and ...

Hawaii travel industry execs say the Islands are falling behindA new report highlights concerns about declining competitiveness due to high costs, infrastructure issues, lack of marketing... Travel ...