Fly over the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, a volcanic crater turned natural lagoon off the coast of São Miguel Island in the Azores. This drone footage captures its emerald waters and dramatic cliffs ...

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 ...

A tiny Portuguese paradise islet offers a fun day out for visitors, boasting a rare natural phenomenon. Located less than a mile from the coast the idyllic Islet of Vila Franca do Campo is the result ...

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 ...

Jagged volcanic peaks emerging from cool mist and tumbling down to bays that shimmer like liquid jade in the sun, pristine canyons and waterfalls and clear waters teeming with whales and dolphins—the ...

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, ...

August 5th 2025 marked a pivotal moment for environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism in the Azores Islands, as Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL proudly inaugurated in São Miguel island the ...