Europe’s islands are where wellness returns to its roots. Think crater walks, thermal springs, forest saunas and bracing, salt-laced air. Here are a few of the most restorative escapes for travellers ...

In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe.

A breathtaking tropical paradise that is warm all year — it's the perfect affordable winter retreat for UK residents boasting ...

This idyllic island paradise offers year-round warmth with stunning scenery, crystal-clear natural pools, and pristine beaches - plus incredibly affordable travel from the UK.

Dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic' - this tiny Portuguese island deserves its glowing nickname, living up to all its promises ...

Winter forced Emanuel Alves to remove his boat from the water at the port of São Mateus in the Azores, the Portuguese ...

As some global powers retreat from environmental commitments, the islands of the Azores have instead upheld the integrity of a protected region. In 2024, the North Atlantic Ocean’s largest marine ...

Why Terceira, the third-largest island in Portugal's Azores, should be your next European escape. I was in Biscoitos, a village on the northern tip of Terceira, which is the third largest island in ...

Just over a year ago, the Azores created the largest network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Atlantic, becoming a beacon of hope and a global leader in ocean conservation. Then, in early ...

LISBON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Cyclone Gabrielle hit Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores Islands on Friday with less intense winds and rains than expected, but still toppled trees and collapsed roofs, ...