Azores islands

My wife and I visited San Miguel Island several years ago on a package trip to the Azores and Lisbon; Pointo Delgado was very nice and easy to walk around. We rented a car to explore the rest of the island. My wife was doing a little family history research. The package hotel was a business type hotel and filled with Scandinavian tourists. One night we attended a big dance held in their historic dance pavilion. No-one was there @ 930PM (close to my travel bedtime) but people flocked in by 1000PM the start time. Their ages were 16 to 80 plus and they all danced. We love dancing and all had a great time; it was a wonderful cultural experience.So be sure to research what events are taking place; employees of hotel were not aware of this event

I just sent you a PM with a link to my Azores guide. It will have information for 4 of the Azores islands I have visited over the last 23 years. I hope to visit 3 more different islands this year.

Airfare is most expensive from mid-June to September. April/May and October/November are still great months to visit, but with less opportunity to swim in the pools or ocean and more chances of rain. Delta Airlines will begin seasonal flights from JFK to Ponta Delgada, (Sao Miguel island), starting in June. If you can connect through JFK from where you live, it may be cheaper than Air Azores from Boston. Inter-island flights will charge more for luggage not booked through the Air Azores international flight to the Azores, though. You cannot book inter-island flights through Delta.

this is an area I'd love to check out in June 2018 for a wekk if my two young adult daughters are available to join me. Any recommendations are welcome! We love the outdoors, art, architecture and food. Thanks in advance!

this is an area I'd love to check out in June 2018 for a wekk if my two young adult daughters are available to join me. Any recommendations are welcome! We love the outdoors, art, architecture and food. Thanks in advance!

Hi A. from Chicago,

I just sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. I hope you will be able to plan a visit. You will not be disappointed!

We’ll be headed to the Azores next spring. Would love to check out your pdf.

Kipanderson,

I just sent you the link to my Azores guide. Hope you enjoy it! Carl

For those who Carl has sent his "Guide". What a guide it is; "comprehensive" hardly describes it. I'm sorry we won't be in the Azores longer. We only stop for a day on a cruise, but Carl's guide is all we'll need, unless you want to count bringing an appetite. Carl even describes many places to eat. Thank you Carl.

Hi Carl, may I please also have a copy of your guide? Going in mid-October for 4 days and hope to also schedule a sportfishing trip for my husband. Thank you. Sara

Hi 3dognut,

I just sent you a Private Message with the link to my Azores guide. Carl

Planning a trip to the Azores next year with a friend who is doing some research on family roots. What is the best time of year to go, and Carl, could I get a copy of your pdf related to the Azores?
Planning 7-9 days and 4-5 in Portugal. Any suggestions welcome.
Jo

Hi Jo,

I just sent you the link to my Azores PDF guide, now over 100 pages long!

You or your friend can email me directly to fill me in on what info they have on their Azorean family tree. With that, I can narrow down the next few steps to take.

Carl

Hi Carl

Would you be able to send me your Azores guide? My husband and I are headed there for 8 days in late aug/early sept.
Thank you!

Serenaanndsouza,

I just sent you a Private Message with a Google link to my Azores guide. I hope you enjoy it! Carl

I just returned from the Azores and had a fantastic time. So much so that I’d like to return. Carl, I’d appreciate a link to your guide as well! If anyone is interested, I’ve started posting photos and stories to a Wordpress blog.

Hi Reginahart,

I sent you a Private Message with the link to my Azores guide. I hope it helps for your return visit.

Carl

Hello Carl
May I please have a copy of your guide. Planning on visiting the Azores in September. Thank you
Melissa

Hi Melissa,

I just responded to your email with the link to my Azores guide. Enjoy!

Carl

Carl,
I am planning a visit to Azores second week of October. May I have a copy of your guide please?

Ray

All set Ray. I just sent you a private message with the link. Carl

Carl, would you shoot me the link to your guide as well? TIA.

Hi Carl,

we're planning a trip as well. Do you mind sharing your guide?

Hi Dkbvdb,

I just sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. It is now 106 pages long! Enjoy

I would love a copy of your guide as well, Carl. Thanks!

All set Maggie. I just sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

Hi Carl,

I am planning to go to the Azores in May for my honey moon. Any suggestions would be amazing!

Hi Ewilder2011,

I just sent you a private message with the link. There is a section for honeymooners on page 6.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Carl

Hi Carl, do you mind sharing your guide with me as well? Thanks!

Hollasarah,

Just sent a private message to you with the link to my Azores guide.

Carl

Hi Carl - We are traveling to the Azores for about 2 weeks later this week. Can you please send me your guide? Thanks!
Jen

Carl--I would love a copy of your guide too if you would send it. You need to publish it and make some money off of your hard work!

HI Jen and Digbydog,

I just sent both of you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

I am in Sao Miguel finishing up 2 weeks of research for my guide. I visited Faial, Pico, and Sao Jorge for the first time. I also did more exploring in Sao Miguel. Next stop, Santa Maria to visit family and rest!

Digbydog...Not sure what the future holds for my guide, but I can tell you that I have sent it (the Google link) to about 500 Rick Steves readers and others in a little over a year! My fingers are crossed.

I hope everyone enjoys it in the current version and the planned update in late September.

Carl

Carl,

I would love to check out this guide of yours. Thanks!

Jill

Hi Jill,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. I am putting the finishing touches on a major update and should have it completed in a few days. The guide will now be over 200 pages long. Enjoy!

Carl

Could u send ur guide to the Azores? My email is [email protected]. Thanks!

betteturlington,

I sent the link to your email just now. The major update I have been writing for the past 3 weeks has been completed and is live on the Google link PDF. Happy planning!

Carl

Hi Carl, we are travelling in May/Jun and would love your guide on the Azores. My email [email protected]. Thank you.

All set Mike. I just emailed the link to you. Carl

Hi Carl,
Can you please send me a link to your guide? Thank you!!
Jen

Jen,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

Carl

Carl, would it be possible to get your Azores guide, heading over there in February of 2019.

Thanks in advance, Doug

Doug,

I sent you the private message with the link to my guide.

Carl

Hi Carl,
I would love to get your travel guide if you don't mind. I just got through reading an interesting book about the Azores called "The Tenth Island" by Diana Marcum and it has piqued my interest in traveling there. Thanks so much!

Hi slws2137,

I just sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

I read that book as well, and once you are there in the Azores, it will feel 100 times better than reading about the Azores. This I can guarantee! Even after visiting the Azores over 15 times since 1994, I still feel the enchantment of being there and discovering something new.

I hope you enjoy planning your Azores visit using my guide.

Carl

Hi Carl,

I am leaving for Azores in 3 weeks! So excited about the trip. Can I have a copy of the travel guide that you shared with people?
Thank you so much!

June.uw

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

Carl

Carl
you are one popular guy! Could i please have a link to the PDF? we are planning a January trip. thanks. [email protected]

Hi Judy,

Check your email for the Azores Guide link.

Carl

Hi Carl,

Another request for your guide! My husband and I will be going on the Rick Steves tour of Portugal In Aug-Sept followed by a visit to the Azores as my husband's family is from Corvo. We would love to get any information that you have on the islands as we plan to visit a few of them.

Joyce,

The private message with the link was just sent to you.

I plan on visiting Corvo and Graciosa for thr first time in September 2019 and will add them to my guide when I return home. The other 7 islands are already in the guide. September is normally a great time to visit any of the islands.

Let me know if you need any help with genealogy research for your husband’s Corvo ancestry. The church books, available online and for free, go back to the mid-1600s and are in very good condition. Being such a tiny island will make your research straight-forward and easier than the bigger islands.

Take care,
Carl

I'm traveling to Sao Miguel in June with college friends. I would love to take a look at your travel guide and any suggestions you have for things to do. We will be renting a house and will have a car.
Thanks!

Hi VS,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. Enjoy the planning!

Carl

I am one of 2 widows who plan a trip to the Azores for mid June '19. Does anyone know a good driver who could take us around Sao Miguel out of Porto Delgada? Also, Carl, you have been so wonderful in sending your pdf guide to others, may I prevail upon you to send one to me as well?

Very appreciated and Happy Holidays!
LBH

Hi LBH,

I just sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

I explain how to use the taxis efficiently, especially in Sao Miguel. There are fixed prices to anywhere on the island, including sightseeing. Many people on transatlantic cruises, and use Cruise Critic, hire tour guides for their port day in Ponta Delgada, and I give you the hyperlink to that exact forum. A taxi will work just as well.

I encourage everyone at any age to rent a car and explore on your own. It is very easy to do, and the cheapest way to see the islands. The roads are safe and in great condition.

I have strived to make my Azores guide as detailed as possible, as you will read, in all aspects of visiting the Azores. I have been visiting the islands since 1994.

Only 2 Azores islands remain for me to visit, Corvo and Graciosa. I hope to visit them in September of 2019. I visit Santa Maria and Sao Miguel on every trip there.

Contact me anytime with questions. Happy planning!

Carl

Carl:
Thank you so very much............the age listed for car rentals tops out at 65, which is why I asked. Stick shift is not a problem just the age issue!

Looking forward to reading your information.
LBH

Lbrolly,

I just spoke with my cousin who owns a car rental agency in Santa Maria. Portugal does not have a law with ANY age restriction. Anyone with a valid driver’s license, at ANY age can rent a car. However, it is legal for an agency to impose a fee for someone under 25 or over 65. Not all agencies, such as hers, imposes any fees regarding age. Read the fine print when making a reservation to see what the car rental company is charging you. Shop around because many do not impose this fee.

I just updated my Azores guide to reflect this excellent question, and added a few more pieces of good information for renting a car, given to me by my cousin.

This should take care of any perceived issue for you or anyone else wanting to rent a car. Go for it!

Carl

Carl I would love a copy of your travel guide for the Azores! Thank you.

Blutopaz,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. Happy planning!

Carl

My husband and I plan to go to the Azores in Sept./Oct. 2019. His grandparents came from the islands of Pico and San Jorge. I want to learn about those islands but hope we can visit others as well. Carl, I'm here, like so many before me, to ask for your guide. A good new year to you all. [email protected]

Matinakilkenny,

I emailed the Google link for my Azores guide to you just now. Happy planning!

Carl

I'm planning a babymoon in March/April to Azores. Would love to get your guide, Carl! Thanks!

Hi teresita79,

Check your email for a private message with the Google link to my Azores guide. Congratulations on the babymoon!

Carl

Hi Carl, could you please send me your guide? Thanks!

dsprzy,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. Happy New Year!

Carl

Hi Carl- would you be able to forward your guide along to me?

Best-

Hi skalas2018,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. Hope it helps.

Carl

Carl's guide is a godsend for my Azores trip planning. It provides an insider's no holds barred, tell it like it is information not found in all the guidebooks I have read (half a dozen). Especially about driving and parking in Ponta Delgada. The coverage of Sao Miguel and Santa Maria, the two islands he frequented, are in such great detail that it took me a couple of days to digest. Again with information and tips not found in the guidebooks.

Publishing an ebook at Amazon would bring him a small fortune. Grab it fast while it is free :-)

We are going to be at a wedding in Spain and are thinking of coming here at the end of June. I would love the link for Carl's guide. Thanks so much. Christy

All set Christy. I sent you the link in a private message.

Thank you staynsavor for your kind review. Many others have contacted me after visiting the Azores, with the same opinion. I hope other forum readers feel the same after reading it. 😎

It is easy to fall in love with the Azores islands. I knew there had to be something better out there to describe what I been priveleged to be a part of, going on 25 years of visiting. As it is, in my opinion, there was not. Hence, my Azores guide. In the past 22 months, over 600 Rick Steves readers have requested it. Let’s see what 2019 brings.

Carl

I would love your guide too, Carl! We are looking for a place to spend July that is beautiful and quaint and won’t break the bank :)

elissajharrell,

I sent you a private message.

Your euros go far in the Azores. Just research accordingly to your tastes and needs. Enjoy!

Carl

As it is, in my opinion, there was not.

I agree. The best one I came across is "Azores (Bradt Travel Guides)". But it does not come close to the detailed and opinionated (in a good way) information offered in your guide.

In the past 22 months, over 600 Rick Steves readers have requested it.

600 x 20USD per download = 12,000USD. Once on Amazon, 600 will sky rocket. Unlike here, there will be published glowing reviews from those who appreciate it. Just saying ... :-)

Carl,
My wife and I are planning our second Portugal visit. We had planned on "just' seeing Lisbon and Porto, but now the Azores would seem to good to miss. Please send me the link so I can investigate the possibilities

Obrigado!
Dennis

Dennis,

Just sent you the link. Plan on visiting the Azores AFTER the mainland. Trust me, it is worth saving the best for last.

De nada,
Carl

Hi Carl - would love the link to your amazing guide! Thanks.

laura.hollod,

The link to my Azores guide was just sent to you in a private message. I hope it is helpful for your planning.

Carl

Hello,

My wife and I are headed to Sao Miguel for a week in April 2019, and I saw some recommendations for a PDF guide that Carl in Rhode Island has put together. i would love to get this as I think it would help us spend our time there wisely.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
John

All set John. Check your email. Carl

Hi Carl,
My husband and I have 2 nights and only one full day in Ponta Delgado, Sao Miguel on a return from Portugal to U.S. (Yes, we realize more days would be better!) Any recommendations for 2 night's lodging and how to experience the town in just one day, preferably without renting a car? Thanks

Hi Schno,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide. I wrote some specific answers to your questions. Your day will be full, exploring Ponta Delgada with a walking tour I designed. I hope you can devote more time in the future. Happy planning! Carl

Hi
This is my first post on the forum. Greetings to all! Reading through these posts is quite educational.
We are planning a first visit to Sao Miguel in May 2019. For 3 days only, then on to Lisbon for 5 days.
Carl, can I get a copy of your Azores guide? Many thanks

@paramobsa
You might want to send Carl a PM ( private message)
Click on his name and hit message.

Paramsobha,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

For anyone seeing this post for the first time...

As “Diveloonie” says, it is always quicker to request my guide by sending me a private message. I respond to every request (always within 1 hour to 48 hours) when I see it on the Portugal forum, from a Rick Steves private message, or when contacted directly when someone finds my email address on an older posting. If you do not receive a response within this time period, I may be on vacation somewhere and do not have time to check my email or visit this website. Over 400 of you have responded that you received it, and about 200 did not respond that you received it. My hope is that the group of 200 did indeed receive the link, but I can not be sure.

If you are looking for Azores genealogy research assistance, in your private message I will need your name and what you have so far in your research. This way I have a starting point of where to lead you. Many messages I get from forum readers are those trying to find your roots, which is wonderful. I have 33 years of research experience specific to the Azores, and have lots of great ideas to help you discover your ancestors.

Carl

Carl
Thank you. What a resource!

Carl:

I would love a copy of your guide.

Thanks so much.

Barb

All set Barb. I sent you a private message. Carl

Hi Carl,
We are spending 4 nights in Barcelona and then would like some beach time. I would love to read your Azores guide. Is Ponta Delgada the main airport?
Thanks!
-Virginia

Hi Virginia,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

Each of the 9 islands has an airport. The airport for Sao Miguel is located in the city of Ponta Delgada. All of the airport codes are listed in the guide. I hope you enjoy your Azores planning!

Carl

I went last October. The place is amazing. Actual hate to tell to many people about it so it wont become over crowded like Iceland. :) I am heading back again this October. I really enjoyed the two smaller Islands we went to better then Sao Miguel

Hi Carl,

My husband and I are headed to the Azores in April for our honeymoon. We would love your guide if you're willing :-)

Thank you!

Quincyandrob,

I sent you an email with the link. Congratulations on your upcoming honeymoon! Carl

May we also have a copy of your guide, Karl?

We are staying in Lisbon for about 3 days at the end of our Portugal / Basque trips. Is three days long enough to visit one of the islands in the Azores or does it really require it's own trip?

Griffsma,

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

I would suggest to anyone thinking of visiting the Azores that the 9 islands warrant a seperate trip. Three days on Sao Miguel would scratch the surface. In my guide, I write that 7 days is minimum for just the island of Sao Miguel. Sure, if all you have are 3 days and your intention is to get a taste of the Azores, AND if you time your flights correctly, you can do some of it. I would only do this as the first stop or last stop visiting the mainland of Portugal. You would be wasting your time if visiting in the middle of a trip.

Most questions should be answered in my Azores guide as to what there is to see and do. Good luck in whatever you decide.

Carl

Hey Carl,

My wife and I are headed to the Azores in July to explore Sao Miguel and Faial. I would really appreciate it if you could share a link with your Azores guide to help me in my travel planning. Thanks a ton!

Ben

All set Ben. I sent you a private message with the link.

Hi Carl! I would also deeply appreciate a copy of your what sounds like an amazing Azores guide - trying to plan a relaxing couples vacation and considering multiple international locations for what we're looking for...I think it's down to Iceland or the Azores. Thanks so much in advance!

ayking813

I sent you a private message with the link to my Azores guide.

Carl

Would you please send me info on the Azores?

spadavich2,

Check your email for my message.

Carl

Can I get the Azores guide as well? I am planning to go from Boston, but the recent reviews of Air Portugal that I am seeing are awful with cancellations, delays and poor customer service. Any thoughts on this? Delta/KLM is having a sale out of NY, so I may just do a 1 stop via JFK.

Hi Partnerscam39,

I sent you a private message. About Azores Airlines...we have a long history flying with them and can attest to many, many issues I personally know of. We have always been lucky to have flights that were fine with them. They are the only game in town from Boston and Canada with direct non-stops to the Azores. Last year I flew with Delta (connecting at JFK) because it was much cheaper on a Basic Economy ticket, but there are some issues to be aware of with the lower cost ticket. Read about what the ticket does not include before you make your decision vs flying on Azores Airlines and what that ticket does come with. Plus, you need to add a few hours each way sitting at JFK if on a Delta flight.

I explain a lot more in my guide about flying to the Azores.

Carl

Hi Carl,

May you please send me the guide as well? My Husband and I are planning our honeymoon before our 1-year anniversary this Fall.

Thank you!

Melissa

Melissa,

I sent you a private message with the link. Congratulations on your wedding and honeymoon!

Carl

Carl,

I would love to have a copy of your guide.

My husband is attending a conference in Ponta Delgada during the last week of June. I will be attending as well, and need some suggestions as to what to do by myself as I will have a few days to myself while he is attending the conference.

Thanks,

Becky

Becky,

I sent you a private message.

Your husband will be jealous of all that you will be able to choose from. Make sure your name is listed as a driver on the car rental contract. Otherwise, just reserve the car in your name and you can be his chauffeur when he has time to be with you. Happy planning!

Carl

Boa tarde, Carl.

We’re mainland residents heading to San Miguel this week for fun and exploration. Would dearly ♥️ your legendary Açores guide.

Muito obrigada!

Roadabode,

I sent you a private message. Have a wonderful time using my guide in Sao Miguel!

De nada,
Carl

Carl,
Can I get this info as well, please?

Thanks!
Kevin

All set Kevin. Check your email. Carl

Hi Carl,

Would greatly appreciate receiving your guide. Just found out I'll be going to Praia de Vitoria and Ponta Delgada at the last minute in 4 weeks time.

Kind Regards,

Leo

Leo, all set. Check your email for my message. Carl

Hi Carl,
I would love to receive your guide as well. I'm thinking of going to the Azores islands end of june or end of july and I'm hesitating on which islands to visit.

Thanks!

Josie,

I sent you the link.

I describe 7 of the 9 Azores islands, so you will have lots of reading to decide which to visit. Good luck with whatever decision you make.

Carl

Hi Carl, Would love to receive your guide. I will be with a party of 6 going to the Azores in 4 weeks. Trying to learn as much and as quickly as possible.

Thx
Michael
San Diego, USA

tahoeloco,

Check your email for my private message.

Carl

Hi Carl,

Can I also obtain a copy of your travel guide for the Azores? I am just starting my research and going with my husband and son. thanks.
DM

Dh_mark,

I sent you a private message. Hope you have an amazing trip!

Carl

Hi there, my husband and I are traveling to the Azores in early May.
We are visiting Pico, Terceira, Sao Miguel.
I’m looking for any information someone might have. Thank you

Peg,

I sent you a private message with information regarding your Azores trip. Carl

Hi Carl!

My husband and I are going to Azores at the end of June and we are hoping you could send us the link to your guide. Thank you so much!

Lila

Lila,

Check your email for my private message.

Carl

Hi Carl - heading to the azores soon and would love a copy of your travel guide if possible! Thanks!

Anne.volz,

I sent you a private message. Hope you have a wonderful trip.

Carl

Jumping on the Carl bandwagon. Carl, could you please send a copy of your guide to me ([email protected])? My husband and I are considering a trip to the Azores this summer. Thank you!

Hi jennymarierickard,

I sent you an email. I hope you get to visit the Azores using my guide.

Carl

Hi:

Could I please have a copy of the famous Carl guide?

Lindalou13,

I sent you a private message with the link.

I do not know why Paul reported me as spamming. I have been on the Rick Steves forum since 2010, and have been helping travelers with my (now 25 years) Azores advice since then. I have been thanked by a Rick Steves employee on the Portugal forum as well for my Azores advice. Nothing I have done has been unsolicited, as approximately 800 Portugal forum readers have asked for my Azores advice and a copy of my Google doc. The Rick Steves webmaster surely can attest to my actions, as a copy of each correspondence made through the website is kept, thankfully. I retain a copy of every correspondence request emailed to me directly, not through this forum, as well.

This does not include the (free) hundreds of hours I have given to forum members with Azorean genealogy assistance, that I have done, and currently doing, privately.

Maybe others here can attest to my unsolicited Azores travel advice and genealogy research assistance as well.

Carl

Thanks so much Carl, really grateful for your great Azores PDF.

Thanks for the quick response to my request for your guide, Carl.

I can't imagine why someone would have reported you for spam. All it takes is a glance through the postings to see that you've been in high demand and take care to post to each person when you've sent them the guide they requested.

In any event, I'm blown away by how much really useful information you've shared with me and really thank you for the effort that's gone in to preparing this guide.

Linda

Hi Carl,

Can you please send me your Azores guide? Sounds fantastic. Thanks in advance. :)

HG

HG,

I sent you a private message. I hope you have a wonderful trip to the Azores.

Carl

I read a lot on this forum, post little so far. But I wish to say "Thank you" to Carl for helping me with my trip to Azores. Carl sent me his valuable guide after I asked him specifically for the guide. There was no way he was spamming.

Hi Carl,
My Dad and I are planning a trip to the Azores this summer and I would really appreciate if you could please send me your guide, as it sounds very helpful. Thank you!

Littletroopersayss,

I sent you a private message.

Summer is very busy in the Azores, and accommodations begin to get booked normally more than 6 months before the summer. For anyone else thinking of visiting this summer, book your (refundable) accommodations first, and then your flights. Car rentals on the smaller islands will also have less cars available, but you should still be OK. The longer you wait, the prices will go up and there will be less availability, especially with flights.

I am visiting 5 of the Azores islands in September, booked everything last month, and found the hotel that I wanted on the island of Flores was full. The other islands had good availability. If you can play around with your travel dates, you can save a lot of money on your flights. Even a difference of one day could increase a flight cost by hundreds of dollars.

Carl

Thank you very much, Carl! I really appreciate all of the info!

Hi Carl, I am planning a trip for 8 to the Azores. I’d love a copy of your guide if possible. Thanks!

Loonbrook,

I sent you a private message. You have a lot to plan for 8 people. Let me know what your thoughts are and maybe I can help you fine tune them.

Carl

Hello Carl,
I am planning a trip to Azores for next May and I would love to read your guide on the area! Thank!

norinameyers,

Check your email for my message regarding the Azores. It is not too early to start planning and see what interests you.

Carl

Thank you, Carl! Amazing amount of important details and suggestions. Invaluable! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.

Hi Carl, my husband and I are planning to visit the Azores this June and hope to visit 3-4 islands over 10 days. I’d love a copy of the info you’ve compiled. It sounds like s treasure trove!
Thanks, Laurie

Hi Laurie,

If you are planning to visit next month, you might be surprised to find flights and hotels with limited availability. Check and reserve your lodgings before booking any flights. Also, depending on which islands you plan on visiting, you might want to choose 2 instead of 3. This especially applies to visiting Sao Miguel, which needs the most amount of time to visit.

Check your email for my Azores guide link. I hope you enjoy what I wrote.

Carl

Hi Carl,

A friend and I are traveling to the Azores this July! Would you be able to send us your guide as well? Thank for so much!

Best,
Rachel

rachelverity0,

I sent you a private message. If you do not have your hotels and rental cars reserved yet, don’t wait to get these taken care of. The smaller islands will already have less options for hotels and cars in July, but Sao Miguel and Terceira should have plenty of rental cars still available.

Carl

Hi Carl,
We are looking at going for our first time in April 2020. I'd love a copy of your guide as well.
Thank you so much. Kelly

Hi Kelly,

I responded to your private message. Hope you enjoy it.

Carl

Hi Carl, another request for your guide! I hope you aren't sorry that you began this. Perhaps you should publish and sell it!
Thanks, in advance
Lisa

Lisa,

I sent you a private message with the information.

The interest I have experienced for requests for my Azores guide has been overwhelming and quite time consuming. I have sent the link to now over 800 people from this forum since 2 years ago. Many respond with great questions or help with their trip or ancestry research, which I also assist with, both at no cost.

I explain in the guide as to where I currently stand with this Azores project and what will be occurring by October 2019. The inevitability of having a 24/7/365 downloadable E-guide will happen due to the enormous size of the file and the ever increasing amount time to research and maintain it. I correspond as quickly as possible and personally with everyone. It is currently 188 pages long and will be expanded to around 225 pages with 2 more islands added, a redesign of the first 33 pages, more detailed information throughout the guide and many more photos will be included. I sincerely hope it will be successful in the future format when I am no longer able to send the link freely as I currently do. I hope you and others will agree.

With 25 years of travel experience to the Azores including yearly trips there for the past 5 years, speaking and reading the Portuguese language and doing Azorean genealogy research since 1986, I am honored to share what I have learned and experienced to anyone who is interested in the Azores.

Carl

Hello Carl, you are so kind to offer your guide. Could I please get it as well?

Hi suzsul,

Please check your email for my message.

Carl

Hey Carl,
That sounds like a useful guide. Would you send it my way?
Thanks!
Ben

Ben,

Check you email for my message. I hope you enjoy your trip to the Azores!

Carl

Hey Carl,

My wife and I are traveling to the Azores for 2 weeks for our honeymoon, we'd love to see your guide if possible!

Thanks :)

William,

I sent you the link in a Private Message. I wrote a section in my guide specifically for honeymooners. Congratulations!

Carl

Hi Carl,
I would most grateful if I could also receive a copy of your guide.
Many thanks!
Keri

Hi Carl, can I get a copy as well? Thank you so much!

Keri.v and Lisah-sit,

I sent both of you a private message with the Azores information.

Carl

Hi Carl,

Would you be so kind to send me an email with The Azores information? I’m planning a visit there in January. Many kind thanks.

thenosbigs,

Check your email for my message.

You will have to contend with possible iffy weather visiting in January, but still have lots to see and do.

Carl

Hi Carl,
Reading a lot of great things about your Azores travel guide. We're thinking to possibly go visit around September. Would it be possible to get a copy of your guide?

Thanks,
Sev

Hi Sev,

I sent you a private message with the information. I will be visiting 5 of the Azores islands in September, mainly for research to add to my guide. Maybe you will see me!

Carl

Hi Carl, visiting the Azores in late July for a week! Can you please send the link to your guide? Thanks!!

yeagleysara,

All set, check your email. You will be there at the best possible time of the year. Enjoy!

Carl

May I also have the link to your Azores travel guide Carl. We would like to visit the Azores as part of an upcoming Portugal trip in February. Thanks so much!

Joyce,

I sent you the Azores information.

Carl

Hi Carl,

My husband and l will be in the Azores for one day during our transatlantic cruise in November. Can you please send me your guide?

Thank you!
Tracey

Tracey,

Check your email for my message. Happy 4th of July!

Carl

Also looking for info and have sent PM to Carl requesting his doc.

Would like to stay on one - maybe two - islands for 3-4 nights each in a guest house/small hotel in early-mid November. Ideas welcome. Thank you. Jo.

Hi Carl!
Heading to the Azores this Saturday with my family! I’d LOVE to get your PDF!
Thank you for your generosity!
Stacey

staceynyman,

Check your email for my message.

The weather looks perfect for next week! Have a wonderful vacation.

Carl

Hi Carl - we’ll be traveling to the Azores in a few months. Would you be able to share your guide? Thanks for sharing!!!

Katie

Katie,

I hope you have an amazing trip to the Azores using my guide! Check your email.

Carl

Hi Carl
Would you be able to send me your Azores guide? My husband and I are planning a trip next Spring.
Thank you!
Jeri

Jeri,

A private message with the information was just sent to you. Spring is a beautiful time to visit. You will love it.

Carl

Hi Carl, would you please be so kind to email a copy of your wonderful work! I look forward to receiving it. Thank you in advance for your kindness!

PS: this is my first day on the forum and I mistakenly hit the report button but wrote immediately to the email address on the web site below to apologize. If you should get any grief, please let me know as it was a rookie mistake!

Hi Ben,

I sent the information to your email. So far, no one has contacted me from the website.

Carl

I am very interested in visiting the Azores, and perhaps as soon as November/December 2019.
Any thoughts of the tours offered by Azores Getaways?
I would love for Carl to send me his guide to the Azores also.
Please PM me your guide if you get this message, Carl, or if you need my email to send your guide.
Info is limited and I have a real desire to travel there.
Thank you!

Redboy949,

I sent you the information.

I checked the website and the prices are excellent. It is because of the time of year when the weather could be iffy. However, the weather there can be iffy any time of the year because of their location. The past couple of weeks on different islands has been awful with cold temps and torrential rains. This is not normal.

Playing the odds, though, is how I do my recommendations. You might get lucky. If you go, definitely get a rental car.

Carl

Thank you Carl 👍
And thank you so much for your pm and copy of your guide.
I have another question, what kind of travel adapter plug do I need for charging my cell phone/iPad, etc?
I believe I already have a European adapter plug.
Will that work or can I easily purchase one there, specific to that location?
Thank you

Redboy949,

With Apple products, all you need is the European adapter plug, normally available online for about $1.00. I like this converter for everything else: International Travel Power... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HR34HYL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Carl

Carl, thank you so much again!
You are truly a wealth of information and
helpful advice 👍
I certainly appreciate you taking your time to answer my questions so promptly.
My phone is an Android and that adapter from Amazon looks pretty awesome ,., a worthwhile investment for most international travel.
Hoping to make this trip a reality in the very near future.
Cheers! Redboy

Carl, we have an opportunity to visit Terceira in the Azores this January. We will be flying home (from a different trip) through Lisbon, and may try to visit our nephew in Terceira. Can you send me your info?
(I purchased Rick's book on Portugal, but am sorry there is nothing about traveling to the Azores.)
I would love any info you can share.
*I'm new to this forum. Can you message me? Or could I send you my email address?
Thank you.

bmcmillan503,

I sent you the information in a private message.

Carl

Hi Carl,
Could you please send me your guide as well? We will be travelling to Terceira on Jan 2, for 7 days. Any info/advice is sincerely appreciated!
thank you,
Anita

Anita,

I sent you a private message with the link.

My free Azores guide link will be active for a few more weeks only. It is being updated and transformed to a different method of availability and delivery. I will explain more when this is complete.

Carl

Hi Carl,

May I have the copy of your Azores guide? Thanks it is much appreciated! Jacqui

jacqui.kolle,

All set. Check your email.

Carl

Hi-
Considering visiting Azores pre/post Portugal Trek trip. Would love the link to your information, Carl.
And anyone else's travel tips!
Thanks.

Barbara

Barbara,

I sent you a private message with the information.

Carl

Carl, can you please share a copy of your guide with me as well? Thank you!

lablanchard89,

I sent you a private message with the Azores information.

Carl