Posted on January 17, 2013

Obtaining Euros in the Azores (Part 1)- ATM’s

One of the most asked questions that we get is how do we obtain euros to spend on our vacation?

In this video, Ed explains one of the methods in acquiring euros when you are in the Azores.

Posted on November 19, 2012

Getting to the Azores from the U.S. in 2013

Getting to the Azores

There are various ways to get to the Azores from the United States. You can fly across the Atlantic to Continental Europe, and then fly back to the Azores.

Posted on February 22, 2012

Legal Sea Foods to feature Azorean cuisine

With the increasing recognition of the Azores as being a popular tourist destination, Legal Sea Foods has taken the initiative to offer its customers authentic cuisine from these culture-rich islands.

Posted on December 16, 2011

The Azores, a Top Budget Travel Destinantion in 2012

Azores, a Top Budget Destination

The Azores, has been getting a lot of good press lately, and it has been well deserved. This time, Budget Travel magazine has nominated the Portuguese Islands as one of its Top Budget Travel destinations in 2012.

Posted on December 15, 2011

Resources for Visiting the Azores

If you are planning on going to the Azores, or already have your trip planned, here are a few websites that offer great information on visiting the Azores:

Posted on August 30, 2011

Tourada à Corda a Bullfight in the street

Tourada à Corda

Tourada à Corda (Bullfight by rope) is one of the more unique experiences that you will have on the island of Terceira. From May until October you will find bullfights in the street, in the fields, and even at the beach. While the island of Terceira has the formal Portuguese bullfight, where there are “Cavaleiros” (Horsemen), “Toureiro” (Bullfighters) and “Forcados” in a bullfighting ring, the Tourada à Corda is less formal, in that it gives the spectator the opportunity to be on the same playing field of the bull.

Posted on July 13, 2011

Azores ranked by National Geographic

The Azores were ranked as one of the top ten summer trips in 2011 by the editors of National Geographic Traveler.

Posted on June 29, 2011

Calling home from the Azores

One of the more frequently asked questions that we get from our clients is about calling home from the Azores or mainland Portugal.

We came up with the following list of the best options, ordered by cost, to call home from the Azores and Portugal:

Posted on June 15, 2011

Whale & Dolphin Watching in São Miguel

Whale and Dolphin Watching in São Miguel

Whales and dolphins have been coming to the Azores for many years due to the rich amount of fish supply that the sea surrounding the islands have. The islands of Azores, offers you a great opportunity to see these mammals as there are over 20 different types of species that have been seen near the islands.

While you can go whale watching year round, the best time to go is during the summer. There are many operators that offer whale watching tours, and you can find them near the marina in Ponta Delgada. Most tours last 3 hours and the cost can range from 40 to 55 euros. Below is a list of operators that offer whale watching tours.

Posted on May 20, 2011

Blogging Santo Christo Feast

The Santo Christo Feast is less than a week away, and I wanted to let everyone know that I will be blogging about the Santo Christo Feast from Ponta Delgada.

The posts will range from my departure flight on SATA, to picking up the group, the festivities, and the return flight back to Boston.

Be sure to check back here often for updates.

-Edward A. de Melo