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About this trip
Join Empower and Solstice Power Yoga Studios for 5 nights / 6 days of fitness and adventure in the Azores, Portugal!
The Azores are a volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise, and just under 5 hours from Boston, these islands are known as the "Hawaii of the mid-atlantic" and are not to be missed!
We will be staying on the "Green Island" of Sao Miguel, home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes, black sand beaches, lush natural preserves, and panoramic cliffs. Our days will include hikes to some of the most stunning vistas on the island, soaks in natural hot springs, and exploration of neighboring towns and beaches.
Daily Power Yoga with Jeanne and Inferno Hot Pilates classes with Elaina will be offered, and there will also be plenty of time for relaxation amongst the property of our oceanfront, 4-star eco-beach resort. All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included, and will be nourishing, fresh, and delicious, so that you can get a true taste of Azorean fare.
A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure, but we can certainly be flexible with this and can set up a payment plan for you if needed. Please email info@solseedretreats.com to inquire about payment plan options.
What’s included
*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
*Breakfast & Dinner Daily (Arrival day no breakfast, departure day no lunch or dinner)
*Lunch on Arrival Day, and Picnic Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on free days)
*Early Check-in on the morning of your arrival to the resort
*Two group hiking & hot springs excursions, including all guides and transportation
*Daily Power Yoga with Jeanne and Inferno Hot Pilates classes with Elaina
*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to SBER and back (about a 15 minute ride each way)
Not included
*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL). We fly SATA (Azores) Air direct from Boston. See FLIGHT PARAMETERS below.
*Lunch on your two free days
*Alcoholic beverages
*Additional excursions or cab rides
*Massages (can be booked directly at SBER)
*Required Travel Insurance
Required Travel Insurance
The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip. Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay. Please make sure you purchase a policy that includes coverage for COVID-19 related cancellations and trip interruption.
SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great personal experience with the customer service at Trawick International, and their reasonably priced policies. We have also heard very good things about AAA from AAA Members who have purchased their travel insurance through AAA, and AMEX Card holders who have purchased their travel insurance thorough American Express.
We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19.
Passport & COVID-19 Entry Requirements
You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.
SolSeed is uncertain exactly what the VISA and Immunization requirements may be at the time of your retreat. As of April 1, 2021, in the autonomous region of the Azores, US Tourists have been allowed to visit by presenting a negative RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 test taken within the previous 72 hours. This website contains the most up to date information directly from the Azores government agencies: https://www.visitazores.com/en/trip-info
Registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Proving adequate vaccination status
- Providing a negative PCR test(s)
- Showing proof of travel insurance
Cancellation & Refund Policy
All retreats include a €500 deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. If you cancel by 120 days before retreat departure, this deposit can be fully refunded.
Beyond this point, all trip deposits and balance payments made are non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:
- The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
- The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
- The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.
If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less Euro 200.
If you refuse to comply with the entry laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations.
Flight Parameters
We recommend booking flights directly through Azores Air, the airline that flies from Boston to the Azores.
Departure City: Boston (BOS)
Arrival City: Ponta Delgada (PDL)
Retreat departure date: Sunday, September 18th
Yes, this is correct - the flight is a red-eye so you leave Sunday night and arrive in the Azores early on the morning of Monday, September 19th, the start date of your retreat.
Retreat return date: Saturday, September 24th
Select this flight option -
S4280- 21:15 departure from BOS on 9/18, arriving in PDL at 06:10 on 9/19
S4225 - 18:00 departure from PDL, arriving in BOS at 19:50 on 9/24
If you book flights outside of these parameters, you may be responsible for paying for your own transfer (budget about 20 Euro for this each way).
Selecting Your Room Type - PLEASE READ
Below you'll find all of our available accommodation packages. If you're wondering which is the best type for you, and possibly your travel buddy or group of friends, please follow this link to our handy ROOM SELECTION FLOW CHART.
In addition to the packages below, the resort also offers limited Luxury Level Accommodations, which all feature private hot tubs. These packages are available by request only. Please email info@solseedretreats.com to inquire about pricing and availability.
Available Packages
This beautiful villa features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a stand up shower and one with a tub. The Double Occupancy Bedroom option means that there will be two people in the bedroom; this other person may be your friend, a family member, your significant other, or a thoughtfully selected fellow retreat participant, depending on how you register.
There is also a common living area with kitchenette, which separates the two bedrooms, as well as a beautiful outdoor seating area. Common areas are shared with 1-2 other people, who will occupy the second bedroom of the villa.
Your bedroom will contain two twin beds, and a full bath with stand up shower.
**Please indicate your roommate's name upon registration. If you do not sign up with a roommate, we will pair you with a like-minded retreater. If you would like your own private bedroom and bathroom within a Two Bedroom Villa, please register for the Single Occupancy Bedroom option. If you and your bedroom-mate would like more privacy, please register for the 1 BR Villa - Double Occupancy Villa option.**
This beautiful villa features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a stand up shower and one with a tub.
By selecting this Single Occupancy Bedroom option within the two bedroom villa, you will have a private bedroom with one double bed, sink, toilet and European style soaking tub with handheld shower-head.
There is also a common living area with kitchenette, which separates the two bedrooms, as well as a beautiful outdoor seating area. Your common area will be shared with two other female roommates, who will occupy the second bedroom of your villa.
**IN ORDER TO RESERVE THIS ROOMING OPTION YOU MUST REGISTER WITH A ROOMMATE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A ROOMMATE, PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE ONE BEDROOM VILLA - SINGLE OCCUPANCY BEDROOM.**
This beautiful one bedroom villa is ideal for two friends or a couple seeking a bit more privacy.
It can be configured with one double bed OR 2 twin beds, and has a private bath. The Villa also comes with a living room, small kitchenette and private outdoor seating area.
Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up and whether you'd like 1 double bed or 2 twin beds.
These private studios feature an open style floor plan with one double bed, private bath, kitchenette, and living area. The studios also have access to a plunge pool, which is private to only the Studio Guests.
If you'd like to share this room (1 Double Bed) with a partner, the cost is an additional 2049 EUR. Contact info@solseedretreats.com to book this option.
This luxury villa features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, both with stand-up showers.
By selecting this Double Occupancy Bedroom option within the two bedroom villa, you will share a bedroom with two twin beds and bathroom with one other roommate.
There is also a common living area with kitchenette, which separates the two bedrooms, as well as a beautiful outdoor deck and lounging area with a hot tub that is private to your villa.
Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up and whether you'd like 1 double bed or 2 twin beds.
This luxury villa features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, both with stand-up showers.
By selecting this Single Occupancy Bedroom option within the two bedroom villa, you will have your own private bedroom and bathroom within the villa.
You will have up to 2 other villa-mates, who will occupy the second bedroom in your villa. All of you will share a common living area with kitchenette, which separates the two bedrooms, as well as a beautiful outdoor deck and lounging area with a hot tub that is private to your villa.
**IN ORDER TO RESERVE THIS ROOMING OPTION YOU MUST REGISTER WITH A ROOMMATE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A ROOMMATE, PLEASE REGISTER FOR A SINGLE OCCUPANCY BEDROOM.**
This luxury one bedroom villa is ideal for two friends or a couple seeking a bit more privacy.
It can be configured with one double bed OR 2 twin beds, and has a private bath. The Villa also comes with a living room, small kitchenette and private outdoor seating area with private hot tub.
Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up and whether you'd like 1 double bed or 2 twin beds.
These luxury private studios feature an open style floor plan with one double bed, private bath, kitchenette, and living area. The studios also have their own private deck and hot tub.
These private studios feature an open style floor plan with one double bed, private bath, kitchenette, and living area. The studios also have access to a plunge pool, which is private to only the Studio Guests.