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Azores Whale Watching: Everything You Need to Know!

Learn why Azores whale watching is so special, which island is the best for whale watching, tips for choosing a tour, what to expect on your tour, and the best time of year to go.

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Azores Hiking: The Must-Have In Depth Guide

The ultimate Azores hiking guide to learn what to pack, the best apps and what hikes are on each island, including first-hand accounts of the hikes!

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15 Reasons Why the Azores Make the Best Socially Distanced Vacation

The Azores should be your top post-COVID-19 travel choice, because it makes your socially distanced vacation easy and enjoyable. These are 15 reasons why.

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The Most Beautiful Sao Miguel Beaches in the Azores

The best of the Azores islands for beaches, Sao Miguel boasts more than 20 volcanic, black sand beaches of varying sizes.  In this extensive guide, we’ll give you our top choices for São Miguel Beaches.

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8 Must-See Azores Hot Springs

Learn which Azores islands have the most and best hot springs and compare our 8 favorite Azores hot springs in this in depth guide.

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The Ultimate Azores Beaches Guide

The Azores boasts 100s of miles of volcanic coastline, so there are a ton of Azores beaches to choose from, find the best spots in this detailed guide.

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THE BEST 7 DAY SAO MIGUEL ITINERARY

A 7-day Sao Miguel itinerary of hiking, spectacular scenery, hot springs and amazing meals and includes all the São Miguel highlights and hidden gems.

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Azores Luxury: Best Hotels, Restaurants & Activities

Here is our list of the best Azores luxury spots including cool hotels, trendy restaurants and fun activities. All perfect for the barefoot luxury traveler.

FINDING THE BEST HIKING IN SÃO MIGUEL AZORES FROM A LOCAL

Hiking is the best way to experience São Miguel. These are tips from a local for finding the best hiking in São Miguel for all levels and preferences.

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Amy’s São Miguel Tips

These are Amy from Boston's tips from her 6 nights on Sao Miguel in the Azores.Trip goals: culture, the sights, hiking, and good food and drink.

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CATHERINE’S SÃO MIGUEL TIPS

Catherine tips from her amazing 7-day trip to Sao Miguel island in the Azores in July with her husband. Our goal for the trip was relaxation, hiking, food and wine, and to get off the beaten path.