São Miguel, Azores

Mid-Atlantic volcano island: crater lakes, hot springs and whales

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Best time to go: June through September
Budget: Mid-range
Good for: Nature, Adventure
Don't miss: Sete Cidades

Still under the radar: São Miguel hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.

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