Top 10 Things to Do in the Azores for First Time Visitors

If you’ve ever dreamed of an island paradise where pineapples grow in greenhouses, waterfalls double as waterslides, and hot springs are basically nature’s hot tubs, then pack your bags for the Azores. This archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic is like if Hawaii and Iceland had a baby, and that baby was raised by a Portuguese grandmother who insists you eat more seafood.

Here’s the lowdown on the top 10 things to do and see in the Azores, served with a side of wit and a sprinkle of wanderlust.