So you’ve explored the streets of Lisbon, maybe even its dazzling rival city, Porto. What’s next on your Portugal itinerary? About 900 miles from the mainland you’ll find the craggy shores of the Azores, a nine-island archipelago that has all the geographic splendor of Hawaii, the Scottish Highlands, and New Zealand rolled into one. 

Maria Lawton’s mission to showcase Portuguese food and culture has been a long road. But like her own journey emigrating from her native Azores to the United States, she’s finally arrived.

Once you have volcanic BBQ, you'll never go back.

In the nippy Atlantic Ocean a four-hour flight from the United States, the subtropical volcanic islands of the Azores, complete with Unesco World Heritage sites and biospheres, await discovery. 

Step back in time in the Azore Islands where you'll find quaint fishing villages with historic churches. 

A revista norte-americana Forbes escolheu dos 10 países mais 'cool' para visitar em 2019 e Portugal conquistou o lugar de topo – representado nada mais nada menos do que pelo Arquipélago dos Açores.

Resembling the otherworldly landscapes of Avatar, the Azores islands, an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are topping the lists of adventure travelers for 2019

For better or worse, the Azores are starting to become a trendy vacation destination among American tourists. It’s still nothing compared to the likes of Iceland, but this hidden gem in the North Atlantic is not as hidden as it once was. While it’s not terribly crowded or expensive even in the peak season, the Azores are a perfect offseason destination. It’s never really cold even in the winter, flights are cheaper, and most of the popular summer activities are still an option in the winter.

Oh Portugal. Lately, my home country has stepped directly into the bucket lists of millions of travelers. Why, do you say? Here are dozens of reasons to visit Portugal as soon as possible!.