Portugal has soared in popularity and is now a travel hotspot. But while Lisbon is heaving, there are still some places you can visit to escape the crowds.   The Azores are sometimes referred to as ‘the Hawaii of Europe’, and it takes just one glimpse at their lush greenery and incredible beaches to know …

One of the top summer hotspots this year, Portugal seems to be on every American traveler’s radar lately, with its gorgeous cities dating back centuries and extensive Atlantic Coast interspersed with historic fishing villages and sandy beaches. From the lively Porto down to a hilly Lisbon, and further south to the Algarve, arrivals have been …