Pictured here is "Lagoa do Fogo," a crater lake atop one of the volcanic islands that make up this archipelago about 1,000 miles east of Lisbon, Portugal.

Despite being situated in the North Atlantic, Portugal's Azores boast the warmest winters in Europe thanks to the passing Gulf Stream. The island chain also offers natural hot mineral springs and other healthful offerings for wellness-seeking globetrotters.

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