From the air, the Azores Archipeligo and it's nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic look like glittering emeralds shining in the sun. The Azores have a strategic position; in a triangle between Europe, Africa and America. No matter which island you choose, it becomes an amazing paradise of lush green jungles, beautiful flowers,which grow and flourish in the moderate. climate. If you are looking for night clubs and the wild life, don't come to the Azores for here is a sanctuary for peace, quiet and whispers of the heart and mind. In it's tranquility reside colorful birds for those who crave the company of birds rarely seen anywhere else.

The Azores are close to the continent of Africa and a two hour flight from Lisbon, Portugal but the Azores are a Portugeuse Republic and the citizens speak Portugeuse, English and Spanish.

Transportation problems are simple: You can rent bikes, motorcycles or cars and airports exist on all the islands to go island hopping. There are many hiking trails, tranquil bright blue beaches, small villages where the locals love company.

The Azores use the Euro for currency and all prices are in Euros. The many golf courses charge 68 Euros for 18 holes and the four star hotels charge 139 Euros per night. Meals are plentiful and range from 19 to 23 Euros per meal. Some hotels offer all inclusive and this is the beter choice for your meals.

Some of the picturesque areas have old dirt roads which lead into the canopied jungles and you can walk and take pictures of the wildlife and wild flowers. Flowers are an integral part of local life with pride taken in their displays of hydrangeas, azaleas and agapanthuses.

The islands of the Azores are never crowded and the people are unhurried. There are plenty of trails leading into the forests and jungles for even the most professional hiker and rewards by vistas that are beyond the imagination.