Azores Airlines flies non-stop to Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island from Boston, and to Lajes on Terceira with a stopover in Ponta Delgada year-round. After a direct hop to an archipelago seemingly a world away, here's what to expect on each island:WESTERN ISLANDSFloresFlores is the westernmost island of the Azores. GraciosaMany of the signature sights on Graciosa provide a dramatic education into the island's volcanic origins. Santa MariaSanta Maria is the most southern island in the Azores, boasting sunshine and golden sand beaches. The hamlet of São Lourenco is especially popular in the summer for its photogenic sandy stretch that's backed by a tapestry of old vineyards enclosed by black lava stone walls.

Source: CNN May 27, 2022 01:15 UTC