Pico Holiday Experts

04/20/2025

Welcome back to the channel, friends!

Sometimes in life we all need outside forces to help fight feeling down, frustration, anxiety & stress. Here in the Azores, we receive help from many nature forces around us; the Atlantic ocean, volcanos, lava, cows, whales, rainbows and much more.
https://youtu.be/oZ1YTorfVX4

Today; a rainbow was what the doctor ordered, and it quickly changed my mindset from negative to positive. Here in the Azores we experience so many dramatic vivid rainbows, today was no exception. It really helped me get back on track in completing what needed to be done.

We hope that you not only enjoyed this video, but it also helped you in a positive way.
Love having you with us on our journey.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends!Sometimes in life we all need outside forces to help fight feeling down, frustration, anxiety & stress. Here in the Azor...

04/13/2025

Hi friends, welcome back to the channel.

Come along with us to the grand opening of an amazing art gallery, probably the first of it's kind on the beautiful Azorean island of Pico.
https://youtu.be/UgHBpjupYbU

We had an amazing time meeting the artists and learned why they decided to make Pico Island their home. We also got to experience how amazing their art is; they really showcase a wide range of various types of work. We especially loved how they captured the Azorean way of island life, culture, tradition, and much more.

Visiting the Munroe Art Gallery is a must while on Pico Island. They are located in the town of Madalena, within walking distance from the ferry terminal.
Address - Rua Doutor Freitas Pimentel 17 - 9950-365 Madalena - Azores - Portugal

We hope enjoyed hanging out,
Take good care
Carlos & Laura

Hi friends, welcome back to the channel.Come along with us to the grand opening of an amazing art gallery, probably the first of it's kind on the beautiful A...

04/06/2025

Welcome back to the channel, friends!
On this video, we spend some time visiting one of the top 50 marinas in the world. This archipelago of islands are considered to be a very important strategic point, located in the North Atlantic, between North America and Europe.
https://youtu.be/8xHW60McqDw

The marina is located in the city of Horta, on the island of Faial. This island is 1 of the 9 islands of the Azores, and one of the 7 regions of Portugal. This is an amazing marina, not too mention the most colourful.

You will get a glimpse of the city, the marina, lots of various types of yachts & sail boats. You will also get to see how colourful this place is, everyone gets to leave a piece of their artistic design before they sail away.

We hope you enjoy this cool place,
We love having you with us on our journey
Carlos &Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends!On this video, we spend some time visiting one of the top 50 marinas in the world. This archipelago of islands are consi...

03/30/2025

Hi friends, welcome back to the channel.

On this video we show you that luxury real estate is alive and well on the Portuguese islands of the Azores. Come along with us on a tour of an amazing property available for sale on magical Pico Island.
https://youtu.be/27VMt###iaw

You will also get to learn not only about real estate, but also about Pico and what the island is has to offer.

We hope you enjoy the video, feel free to reach out if you have any questions about Pico, this property or real estate in general on the island.

We love having you with us on our journey
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi friends, welcome back to the channel.On this video we show you that luxury real estate is alive and well on the Portuguese islands of the Azores. Come alo...

03/23/2025

Hi Guys, welcome back to the channel,

The other day during one of our island drives we came across one of the most vivid rainbows we have ever seen, and we decided to share it with you.
https://youtu.be/sGDwstQuebE

We are always seeing rainbows here on the island of Pico, but this one was special. The world is chaotic & stressful at the moment, so we decided that a rainbow might help us calm down a bit. We hope you enjoy it!!!

Love having you with us on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys, welcome back to the channel,The other day during one of our island drives we came across one of the most vivid rainbows we have ever seen, and we de...

03/16/2025

Welcome back to the channel, friends!

It's great to get back to North Atlantic island life, here in the Azores. Come along with us we take you on some of our day to day here on Pico Island.
https://youtu.be/fIH5JTadXh8

On this video you will not only get familiar with the various looks and feels of the island, but you will also learn about us, our channel, this beautiful island and our life here. We will share island tips throughout the video, useful if you are thinking of visiting or even retire/semi retire here.

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends!It's great to get back to North Atlantic island life, here in the Azores. Come along with us we take you on some of our ...

10/21/2024

Hi friends, welcome back to the channel,

On this video we take you to check the fall colors close to where we live, Oakville Ontario. We also make a few stops along the way. We love this time of year, we hope you do as well.
https://youtu.be/Ub9SXnCWBrk

Love having you with us on our journey
Carlos & Laura
Xoxo

Hi friends, welcome back to the channel,On this video we take you to check the fall colors close to where we live, Oakville Ontario. We also make a few stops...

10/15/2024

Welcome back to the channel, friends.
(This video had to be re-released, the original had a glitch and to be taken down.)

We held an Azores travel night a couple of weeks ago in Oakville, and we thought it was worthwhile to share it with you. Join us and our special guests, one couple came from as far as Detroit. It was awesome meeting everyone!
https://youtu.be/f48pSe6MRrs

This video is perfect for those of you that are considering visiting the Azores, and want to learn about what these beautiful North Atlantic Portuguese islands are all about.

You will learn about geography, tourism, the people, tradition, transportation and much more. We also share with you a bit about our own experience of dividing our time between Canada and the islands; touch on buying & renovating a home, cost of living, quality of life, safety, Government etc.

We hope you not only enjoy the video, but also find value.
Enjoy having you with us on our journey, see you in the Azores.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends.We held an Azores travel night a couple of weeks ago in Oakville, and we thought it was worthwhile to share it with you....

10/13/2024

Welcome back to the channel, friends.

We held an Azores travel night a couple of weeks ago in Oakville, and we thought it was worthwhile to share it with you. Join us and our special guests, one couple came from as far as Detroit. It was awesome meeting everyone!
https://youtu.be/bmRbbNqrKwo

This video is perfect for those of you that are considering visiting the Azores, and want to learn about what these beautiful North Atlantic Portuguese islands are all about.

You will learn about geography, tourism, the people, tradition, transportation and much more. We also share with you a bit about our own experience of dividing our time between Canada and the islands; touch on buying & renovating a home, cost of living, quality of life, safety, Government etc.

We hope you not only enjoy the video, but also find value.
Enjoy having you with us on our journey, see you in the Azores.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends.We held an Azores travel night a couple of weeks ago in Oakville, and we thought it was worthwhile to share it with you....

09/29/2024

Hi Guys,

We are planning a best of Portugal guided tour of Portugal for next fall. We will spend 12 amazing days, exploring amazing areas of Portugal; including the Azores.
https://youtu.be/87AASehUuLI

Let us know if you are interested!
We would love to have you join us!
Carlos & Laura

Hi Guys,We are planning a best of Portugal guided tour of Portugal for next fall.We will spend 12 amazing days, exploring amazing areas of Portugal; includin...

09/22/2024

Hi friends,

Join us on this video, as we give you an update on what is going on with our special tourism project. We will share with you more about our unique concept, the history of the project, and why the Azores is the perfect place for this type of tourism.
https://youtu.be/wo4YRVRxKMc

We will also discuss various ways you can take part of bringing this special place to life. This is a special video for us, we hope you found value in it.

We love having you with us on our journey
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi friends,Join us on this video, as we give you an update on what is going on with our special tourism project. We will share with you more about our unique...

09/15/2024

Welcome back to the channel, friends.

On this video we discuss one of the quicker & most affordable ways to build your dream home in the Azores. We will show you a different option than the traditional way of blocks or lava rock.
https://youtu.be/Ha1O81xUW70

We will share with you what we have learned about modular prefab wood property options, now being built in the Azores. Learn about the product, modular system, cost, ordering, the product of wood etc.

We hope you find value in this video, this would also be the way we would build our next property!

Glad you are with us on our journey
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends.On this video we discuss one of the quicker & most affordable ways to build your dream home in the Azores. We will show ...

09/11/2024

If anyone is considering traveling to the Azores and wants to learn more about this amazing destination, join us at the café!

Contact us to register.
Hope to see you!
Carlos & Laura

09/08/2024

Welcome back to the channel, friends.

On this video we share with you what we have been doing in the last 2 weeks. We give you a few updates on my surgery, Laura, Zeena, channel, and more.
https://youtu.be/QfZujDeiTBo

We also talk a bit about the island and how much we miss it. It's been 4 months since we have been back to Canada, and we are starting to feel the need for island life.

We hope you enjoyed hanging out and this quick catch up.
Love having you with us on our journey
Carlos, Laura & Zeena
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends.On this video we share with you what we have been doing in the last 2 weeks. We give you a few updates on my surgery, L...

09/01/2024

Welcome back to the channel, friends!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CTQKNUeL1E
This week we continue with the theme of, Azores Real Estate and what is going on. On this video we cover a few important topics such as buying land, types of new build and cost to build.

We have been getting a lot of interest on this subject, so we decided to do a few videos to share information from our own experience. There is always a quicker & cheaper way to build a home here on the islands, we share our favorites.

We hope you find this video valuable,
Love having you with u son our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends!This week we continue with the theme of, Azores Real Estate and what is going on. On this video we cover a few important...

08/29/2024

Hello everyone,

Some of you might be interested in a new guided e-Bike package from Porto to Santiago de Compostela that we have available this Fall and again in the Spring (Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, 2024 and April 3-11, 2025).

It’s an unforgettable journey along the Portuguese El Camiño de Santiago where ancient paths meet modern adventure. El Camiño is more than just a pilgrimage; it's an extraordinary exploration of history, cuisine, and breathtaking scenery. Let the Camiño inspire and rejuvenate you!

Let me know if you would like more information. Email me at,
https://www.picoholidayexperts.com/pico-holidays-contact

Take good care,
Carlos

08/25/2024

Welcome back to the channel, friends!

If you are looking into buying a property in the Azores, this video is for you! This video will also be done in a video podcast format, it's better when covering topics with important information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo127mb8oqs

There is a lot going on when it comes to Real Estate in the Azores, we will share our thoughts and answers to this important question and more. For some reason we have been getting more questions on this subject recently, and this is why we decided to do this video now.

On this video & through our own experience on the island, we answer the questions we get asked the most when it comes to Real Estate.

- IS AZORES STILL AFFORDABLE?
- CAN I BUY A MOVE IN READY FOR 250000 OR LESS?
- IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY? OR WAIT?
- AM I TOO LATE?
- WHAT HAS CHANGED IN THE LAST 3 YEARS?
- ARE THERE STILL GEMS TO BE FOUND?
- ARE PRICES STARTING TO COME DOWN?

We hope this video was useful to you, feel free to reach out. We also have links to some of our other videos that showcase how incredible Azores island lifestyle is.

Love having you with us on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Welcome back to the channel, friends!If you are looking into buying a property in the Azores, this video is for you! This video will also be done in a video ...

08/18/2024

Hi Guys,

Join us on a day trip to Rockwood, Ontario. This wonderful conservation park is located just 30 minutes from where we live.
https://youtu.be/zStv2llidSk

We spend the day at the lake enjoying some hiking, kayaking and beach time. We couldn't of asked for a better day, sunny & warm. It's always nice to get our into nature, even better when its at your door step.

We hope that you enjoyed hanging out at Rockwood,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,Join us on a day trip to Rockwood, Ontario. This wonderful conservation park is located just 30 minutes from where we live.We spend the day at the la...