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