Just an hour-and-a-half flight from Lisbon, the Azores Archipelago should not be missed. Nine Islands make up the destination: Eastern Group of Santa Maria and São Miguel; Central Group, including Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial; and Western Group with Corvo and Flores. Access to the Azores is typically through the capital city of Ponta Delgada on the São Miguel Island.

To visit here, you will need to suspend your stressful city life in favor of the rich natural beauty, fresh air and slow movement of these Atlantic islands. In fact, a popular advertisement for Azorean-produced milk boasts “even the cows are happy!”

Once you arrive, get a sense for the heritage of the islands and local life with tours through the town. However, plan to book excursions further afield to appreciate the unique beauty of this destination. Tour to the east to see Lago de Furnas, or to the west for Sete Cidades. If you have the luxury of time, charter a sailboat to island hop, visiting remote and rarely scene landscapes.

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