How many days do you actually need in the Azores with kids, and is São Miguel worth the trip? This is the full São Miguel guide — flights and points, renting a car, where to stay, the best hot springs and waterfalls, whale watching, and the honest story of how our four days actually went, weather included.
We paired this trip with a stop in London (full recap in Season 2, Episode 2), and if you want the complete points and miles breakdown for the whole ten-day trip, that's back in Season 1, Episode 42. This episode is just about São Miguel: what it's like, what to do, where to stay, and what we'd change next time.
In this episode:
Why the Azores feel nothing like mainland Portugal, even though they're technically part of it
How long you actually need on São Miguel (we had four days — here's why that wasn't quite enough)
Best time of year to visit and how the island's microclimates can wreck a tight itinerary
The points and miles breakdown for getting to and from São Miguel, plus why renting a car is non-negotiable
Where to stay: the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lagoa on points, plus Pedras do Mar and Senhora da Rosa for cash bookings
Scenic lookouts, waterfalls, hot springs (including the one that's nearly impossible to book), whale and dolphin watching, and a pineapple farm
Our actual day-by-day itinerary, weather setbacks and all
A split family verdict: how Jacob, Shoshana, Ronnie, and Melissa each felt about the island differently
Don't miss this inspiring, practical travel with kids podcast hosted by family travel expert Melissa Conn, founder of The Family Voyage, certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, and mom of two who proves family travel is achievable for everyone.
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