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The Azores are a very safe destination, and at first glance, that can lead many travellers to assume that travel insurance is unnecessary. This is not a destination associated with major safety risks, tropical diseases, or similar concerns. The important point is different: in the Azores, the real risk is not so much about safety […]

If you are travelling to the Azores from the United States or Canada, one of the easiest ways to overspend before your trip has even really started is mobile data. Many travellers land, open Google Maps, check a booking confirmation, or message their hotel — and only later realise they are paying expensive daily roaming

Rent a Car in São Miguel is one of the easiest ways to explore the island — crater lakes, viewpoints, hot springs, waterfalls, and coastal drives. Most top spots are outside Ponta Delgada, and distances make day-to-day logistics much simpler with a car. This 2026 guide explains when renting a car in São Miguel is