Jake Cardigan

Having spent the last 20 years working as part of the Archipelago Choice team, I have enjoyed many amazing adventures to the Azores, Cape Verde, Madeira and Portugal. Past highlights include taking to the seas in a traditional Azorean whaling boat, off the south coast of Sao Miguel in the Azores, and hiking in the Serra da Malagueta natural park on Santiago in Cape Verde. I really enjoy sharing my experiences and drawing from them to create fantastic holiday itineraries and ideas for others to enjoy.

Away from the office, my main focus is my young family and my music – I’ve been playing the cello for about 30 years and enjoy performing with several orchestras and ensembles around the Cumbria and Borders region. One trip to the Azores was particularly special because I proposed to my girlfriend… and she said yes! Now we have two lovely small children.

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