The Azores? What are the Azores? A well kept secret!

Turns out the Azores are a group of volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean (formerly a Portuguese colony but now autonomous). They are called the Hawaii of the Atlantic, and you can see why with striking geography and beautiful landscapes.

The Santa Barbara Eco-Beach resort is situated between the mountains and the ocean and you’ve got the best of both worlds: an ideal place for adventure (hiking up a volcano, surfing, thermal baths, paddleboarding, whale watching) and a quiet place for yoga and restoration.

Please have a look and email me (beth@bethgrahamwellness.com) to let me know if you'd like to come after looking for yourself! 

When –   October 1 - 8, 2026
Arrival will be early Thursday if traveling from Boston. Check in isn’t until 3pm so we will have breakfast and a Yoga Nedra (yoga sleep) class. Also you can relax & enjoy the jacuzzi at the Wellness Center. We will plan for an early dinner so you can acclimate to the time change and enjoy an early nights sleep!

Where –  Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort -  on Sao Miguel, the famous “green” island   
                 
How –     Fly overnight (5 hour) from Boston Logan to Ponta Delgada (PDL) and 15 minute shuttle to the Santa Barbara resort

What is included –   

• 6 dinners with one free night. (We will enjoy 4 dinners at Santa Barbara prepared by Chef Vitor Sobral. See more on Santa Barbara Azores Instagram https://www.instagram.com/santa_barbara_azores?igsh=ZDZibW5leDg5ZjQ2

  Our two “off campus” dinners will be at a farm to table restaurant 10 minutes from the resort and a wine and food tour 15 minutes from the resort. Both will be unique dining experiences and another opportunity to connect with the island scenery and culture. )

• Wellness Center with Jacuzzi and fitness equipment

• Hikes to Furnas and thermal baths and Sete Cidades. Lunch & hiking poles included.

• One food and wine dinner tour (non-alcohol available & beer)

• One dinner at farm to table restaurant (alcohol separate and paid individually) 7 minutes from resort

• Infinity pool overlooking the beach & ocean

• Daily yoga classes with Beth. On free days, a morning “athletic” alignment class and afternoon restorative class with meditation. On hike days, one yoga class (style based on departure time and length of hike).

• Yoga mats and blocks

• Wi-fi

• VAT (taxes included)

What is NOT included –

• Airfare

• Airport Transportation to and from (15-20 minute drive)

• Libations at Santa Barbara and at farm to table dinner. Both wine and/or beer are included on the Wine & Food dinner tour.

• Lunch on non-hike days

• 1 dinner to explore town or the island or stay and relax at Santa Barbara

• Surf Shack light meals and snacks

• Spa Treatments at the Wellness Center

• Extra activities: surfing, scuba, bikes tours, massages, cooking classes

• Trip / Travel insurance / Medical Testing fees

Accommodation (US dollars)

Gardenvilla - 1 Bedroom (click for a photo tour of the room)

Choice of 1 King bed or 2 Twin beds
Living Room
Private access to garden and lake that is exclusive to these villas
Deck with private Jacuzzi

$3870 Single Occupancy
$2870 Double Occupancy per person

Gardenvilla - 2 Bedroom (click for a photo tour of the room)

Bedroom #1 King bed and bathroom with shower
Bedroom #2 Choice of 1 King bed or 2 Twin beds with open space tub and bathroom
Living Room
Private access to garden and lake that is exclusive to these villas
Deck with private Jacuzzi

$3470 Double Occupancy per person
$2920 Triple Occupancy per person
$2590 Quadruple Occupancy per person

Blue Green Studios (click for a photo tour of the room)

King bed is only option
Full view of mountain, town & ocean
Living area in the studio layout
Private terrace and shared saltwater pool exclusive to guests in the studios

$4290 Single Occupancy
$3060 Double Occupancy per person

Blue Green Villa (click for a photo tour of the room)

Choice of King bed to 2 Twin beds
Living Room
Deck with private jacuzzi
These villas have the best ocean and mountain views

$4570 Single Occupancy
$3200 Double Occupancy

$800 non-refundable deposit per person to reserve
(if your plans change, every effort will be made to rebook your space and refund your deposit)

This will be a varied group with individuals, friends, and married couples. All participants will be comfortable in this fabulous setting.

Simplify.Connect.Enjoy

Banner Photo by Luís Cardoso on Unsplash