For nature-lovers, the pursuit of happiness is looking for the most stunning, refreshing, primal spots on Earth. If you relate to that feeling in any way, explore the amazingly diverse offer you can find in these Atlantic archipelagos: natural lagoons and hot springs, authentic natural spas, magnificent belvederes, an exciting network of mapped walking trails and breathtaking landscapes.
When you imagine a vacation on an island, all kinds of exciting water sports pop into your head? Then it’s time to visit the archipelagos of Azores. Mostly any kind of activity related to water is possible in these Atlantic paradises: swimming in the most magnificent natural scenarios, scuba diving, surfing, fishing, water skiing, windsurfing, going on sensational boat trips and so many other aquatic adventures you can imagine.
A four-hour direct flight from Boston brings travelers to this lush European outpost that calls to mind the verdant green of Ireland and the volcanic landscape of Hawaii. The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, is a string of nine volcanic islands sitting in the wide-open Atlantic between New England and Lisbon. As such, it qualifies as the closest access to Europe for Americans.
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