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The Azores, essentially volcanoes in the middle of the Atlantic, are all moody basalt mountains, jade green forests, waterfalls tumbling into crater lakes, and pasture hedged by bursts of white, blue, and purple hydrangeas.

Flying into the remote island of Faial, with the greenest pastures and deep-blue Atlantic down below, is a purifying experience every human should have

This remote group of islands in the mid-Atlantic are the perfect adventure paradise for everything from trail running to deep sea diving.

São Miguel (the ‘green island’) bursts with both dramatic volcanic scenery and quality produce. Here you’ll find small yet sweet Azorean pineapples, sea-salty limpets and muffin-like bolo lêvedo bread.

Everyone who knows me is aware that my secret getaway spot is a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. And even though I'd really love to keep it to myself, it's not really fare, as this place is one of the most unique and beautiful I've ever seen.

SOME 900 MILES FROM MAINLAND, VOLCANIC TERROIR AND HYPER-LOCAL INGREDIENTS MAKE FOR A DISTINCT CULINARY HERITAGE

Some say this volcanic island chain on the North Atlantic could be the next millennial hotspot. UNESCO recognized three islands — Graciosa, Flores and Corvo — as biospheres, and there are 13 Ramsar (important wetlands) sites and even more Blue Flag beaches. 

According to Flight Centre UK, the warm waters around The Azores, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean 900 miles to the west of Portugal, are home to 11 species of dolphin. 

The Azores Archipelago, set of nine islands, is part of Portugal between Europe and America, are exotic, volcanic, lush, safe, quaint, and drenched in European charm. It is just a four hour direct flight from Boston and Providence on Azores Airlines.