Nicknamed the ‘Hawaii of Europe’, this cluster of nine islands is an eco-adventurer’s paradise, with less of the crowds who flock to Madeira (also touted as a Hawaii alternative) or Italy’s Dolomites.

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A local artist has turned the recent snowfall into an opportunity for creativity, crafting a snow sculpture inspired by the ...