Pico Island, in the Azores archipelago of Portugal, had me at hello. Before hello, actually. A couple years ago, I went to the neighboring island of Faial and heard again and again how magical Pico is ...

With a population of over 15,000, the island of Pico is the second largest in the Azores archipelago. Visitors would be remiss to think all the islands that make up what’s been called Europe’s Hawaii ...

When advertising executive-turned-hotelier Benedita Branco came across an abandoned distillery in the most picturesque corner of the wild and volcanic Pico island in Portugal’s Azores archipelago, she ...

Why I went: My dad's family is from the Azores and none of us had ever been there. Don't miss: The drive around the east side of Pico from Lajes do Pico to Sao Roque do Pico; the ferry ride from Pico ...

Life – we are often told – is about connections. Whom you know, how well you know them – but also, how closely you yourself ...

Snow is a rare thing in the Azores, Portugal. Pico Montain is the highest mountain in Portugal, and now it is covered with snow. It is like a snow cone in the middle of the ocean, and a rare thing to ...

When it comes to stunning views, incredible food, and a deep connection with nature, it's hard to beat the Azores. This ...

Business coach Geraldine Ree helps sellers become leadersRee's new book, "Atlas of a Travel Business -- Leading What Matters," was inspired by busy independent contractors who must... What luxury ...

Portugal’s tropical archipelago is getting two new travel routes, making its incredible islands more accessible than ever before. These volcanic islands are filled with natural wonders from hot ...

Corn stalks lie damaged by winds from post-tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, in Sao Caetano, Pico island in the Azores, Portugal September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Robert MacMillan Corn stalks lie damaged by winds ...

The taste buds on the side of my tongue are tingling after eating São Jorge cheese. I wince; an apron- clad Gilberto Vieira laughs at my visceral reaction to the slice he cut for me in his grocery ...