A Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, known as the "Hawaii of Europe," the Azores is made up of nine major islands. The largest of the Azores islands, São Miguel ...

The Azores is probably one of the best places in the world to go whale watching. That's because it is one of the world's largest whale sanctuaries, with more than 20 different species of cetaceans ...

The best way to get around the Azores is by car. A rental car allows you travel with complete freedom, as buses around the islands can be unpredictable and cater more to locals than visitors.