Pico Holiday Experts

06/21/2024

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06/16/2024

Hi Friends,

This weeks video is special and all about a very popular Azorean traditional dance, The Chamarita! Join us in Oakville at the Filarmonica house, as the 2 groups from Faial & Pico pay us a visit.
https://youtu.be/oui5yjBJJzE

The Portuguese communities in this area of Ontario, including Oakville have very strong Portuguese tradition and roots. We belong to 2 amazing countries; Canada & Portugal...we are thankful for that.

If you like tradition, and especially this beautiful dance, you will enjoy this video.

We hope you enjoyed spending this time with us,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

.Hi Friends,This weeks video is special and all about a very popular Azorean traditional dance, The Chamarita! Join us in Oakville at the Filarmonica house, ...

06/09/2024

Hi Guys,

This video is all about the Part Time Expat, and why they should consider the Portuguese Islands of the Azores.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZo4APKZr5g
Learn why these Atlantic islands check most of the boxes, not just for people retiring, but also for those who only want to be a local part of the time.

We also discuss how much The Part Time Expat community continues to grow. You will find out how much the Azores has to offer, and why they have become more popular in recent years.

I will also say that the Azores is not everyone, but it is for some.
I hope you found this video valuable,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,This video is all about the Part Time Expat, and why they should consider the Portuguese Islands of the Azores.Learn why these Atlantic islands check...

06/07/2024

You can also reach me through email.
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06/02/2024

Hi Friends,

Come along with us on this low level simple hike we did on Pico Island, in the coastal vineyard village of Sao Mateus. We were joined by our special guests, Glenn & Margaret from Canada.
https://youtu.be/fg0lKDAt-nk

This video will give you a good idea on how these unmarked lower level hikes are easily accessible by most, the key is to take your time and enjoy. We believe that these Portuguese North Atlantic Islands have a unique variety of hiking & walking trails.

You can find hikes with various degrees of difficulty throughout the Azores. We enjoy finding hidden gems around where we live and surrounding areas. On Pico, you can choose to do one of these simple coastal or highland walks or go extreme and climb the Pico volcano.

You can find numerous hikes & walks on all 9 islands, from the biggest to the smallest. Choose marked or unmarked trails, it's up to you and what you are able to handle. You can either hike alone or with a organized small group.

We hope you enjoyed coming along with us on our simple hike here on Pico Island.
We love having you with us on our journey
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Friends,Come along with us on this low level simple hike we did on Pico Island, in the coastal vineyard village of Sao Mateus. We were joined by our speci...

05/27/2024

Hi Everyone!

For those of you interested to learn more about the Azores and haven't got on our list yet, please do so.

We are trying to lock a day and location down, looking to see what the overall interest is.

Take care,
Carlos

05/26/2024

Hi Guys!

CALLING!!! Seasonal or first Time Digital Nomads; the Azores could be prefect for you!
https://youtu.be/XXftmpEJ4EI

On this video learn why the Azores could be the perfect destination for those of you who want to work remotely. A lot of people including digital nomads are discovering that these Portuguese Islands checks most of their boxes.

We feel that the Azores could be the ideal place for you to mix work and play. These 9 islands definitely have a lot to offer those that are looking to have a balance in life and connection to nature.

If you are considering working remotely from a special island destination, than this video may be worth watching.

We hope you found value in this video,
Love having you with us on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys!CALLING!!! Seasonal or first Time Digital Nomads; the Azores could be prefect for you! On this video learn why the Azores could be the perfect destin...

05/21/2024

Feel free to contact me, If any of you are considering putting together a small group to visit the Azores.

Our small group tours are a lot of fun and at a slower pace. This is the best way to really experience what these beautiful islands have to offer.

Also: We will be having a few Lear Azores travel nights in the Halton region , let us know if you're interested in attending. This would be perfect if you were considering visiting the islands and wanted to learn more about them.

My email.
thetravelguys@picoholidayexperts

Phone number - Ontario area code.
905 599 2500

Looking forward to talking to you
Carlos

05/19/2024

Hi Guys,

This video is about being thankful for the peace we all enjoy; here in Portugal, Canada and in most places round the world.
https://youtu.be/gcJTHbcKH50

"Com este vídeo queríamos agradecer a liberdade que temos hoje e a todos homens e mulheres que tiveram coragem há 50 anos, neste dia 25 de abril de 1974"

There is chaos in a lot of places, it's important to reflect and appreciate the peace we enjoy. This is why we thought it was important to take time here in our peaceful village to acknowledge how lucky we are.

Today marks 50 years of Liberty, on this April 25 1974 the people took back our country, Portugal.
Viva a Liberdade! Viva a Portugal!"

We hope you enjoyed the video, and that you have peace wherever you are. Love having you with us on our journey,
Muito Obrigado,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,This video is about being thankful for the peace we all enjoy; here in Portugal, Canada and in most places round the world. "Com este vídeo queríamos...

05/12/2024

Hi Guys,

This video was especially made for those of you that are looking for a special place to live full or part time. If you have checked the boxes for; peace, safety, wellness, low cost of living, high quality of life, culture, countryside, ocean, nature and much more. Then this video will give you vital insight on what the Azores is all about, and why it could be your special place.
https://youtu.be/a5jrRSlwVMY

This video is our official launch of our one of a kind Azores Portugal E-workshop. A must watch, especially for those who are closer to choosing these islands and now need to do some due diligence before making the final decision.

We live here 6 months out of the year, and we can honestly tell you that these dramatic Portuguese North Atlantic Islands will check most of the boxes, there are not too many places left on the plane like them.

We hope you found this video valuable, appreciate you taking the time.
Glad you are with us on our journey.

Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,This video was especially made for those of you that are looking for a special place to live full or part time. If you have checked the boxes for; pe...

05/05/2024

Hi Guys!

On this video we ask the question would you live here? Come along with us and our special guests as we take a road trip along the coast and highlands of Pico Island.
https://youtu.be/3GHBsnie4do

On this sunny day, we will visit 3 quaint rustic villages nestled along the Atlantic ocean. These villages are small and date back 150+ years. These authentic village homes are made from black lava rock, most are raw and not painted. As we walk along these streets, it really feels that we are going back in time.

After lunch it's time of the second part of our road trip, we start the drive up to 1200 meters altitude above sea level. We will visit the mountain lodge, where you sign in to climb to the highest altitude of Portugal, Pico volcano mountain.

Along the drive up, we take in amazing green dramatic landscapes, not too mention an encounter with wild goats. We also stop by one of the popular lakes on the way back down to the coast.

This video gives you a glimpse of what the Azores are al about; here you can experience both the ocean and the countryside. Not too many places left on the planet like the Azores.

Before the end of this road trip, we would love for you to answer the question: Would you live here, full or part time? We hope you enjoyed spending this time with us.

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

Hi Guys!On this video we ask the question would you live here? Come along with us and our special guests as we take a road trip along the coast and highlands...

04/28/2024

Hi Guys,
We hope you are all doing awesome,

On this video we will take you back 3 years from when we first bought this beautiful rustic island house, to the lengthy renovation and now our finished dream island home.
https://youtu.be/XiVh4uaz3DE

So much happened during this period, not only when it came to our project, but also what was happening around the world. We felt that it was important to share all our highs and lows during this life changing project and period of our life's. We hope you enjoy it!

If anyone of you are considering buying & renovating a home in Portugal/Azores, then this video will give you a very good idea of what it's like. We learned so much not only about this experience, but also about the island, the country and ourselves.

We hope you enjoy going back in time with us, love having you with us on our journey,
Thank you so much for all your ongoing support, it really makes a difference.

More to come!!!
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,We hope you are all doing awesome,On this video we will take you back 3 years from when we first bought this beautiful rustic island house, to the le...

04/24/2024

Hi Guys,

This video is about an amazing Azores sunset, made especially for our followers.
https://youtu.be/hgwImDXVlCI

We were sorry that we were unable to release our weekly video this week, we really tried. We know that a lot of you look forward to spending a little time with us on Pico Island, so we thought to do a short video of this beautiful Azores sunset especially for you.

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

Hi Guys,This video is about an amazing Azores sunset, made especially for our followers. We were sorry that we were unable to release our weekly video this w...

04/19/2024

Check out our latest Blog, we hope you like it.
Contact Carlos if you want to visit!

The quaint village of Lajes is located on the south coast of Pico Island, known as the Whalers village. It is one of the 3 main municipalities on the island of Pico. This historic village was the first settlement on the island, discovered in 1460. The village is located on the lowest lying area of t...

04/14/2024

Hi Guys,

Join us and our special guests from Canada, Glenn & Margaret, on a beautiful island drive. Today, we will be taking a small drive to explore a few areas; both on the scenic south coast and highlands of Pico Island.
https://youtu.be/4Z7QTaavs_Y

There will be visits to a couple of the villages along the way, before stopping for lunch on the north side of the island. We will then drive to a higher altitude to visit couple of the picturesque lakes, located in the protected highlands of the island.

We hope you enjoyed taking this quick road trip with us, love having you with us on our journey.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,Join us and our special guests from Canada, Glenn & Margaret, on a beautiful island drive. Today, we will be taking a small drive to explore a few ar...

04/09/2024

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Come along with us and our special guests and discover the Pico Island, one of the 9 islands of the Azores. One of the 7 regions of Portugal.

On this tour we discover the dramatic south coast of the island, we discover some of the quaint villages along the way.

We also go higher in altitude to the highlands of the island, here we take in some amazing scenery and visit some lakes. I hope you enjoy the tour.

We just finished doing a small island tour with our special guests from Calgary; Glenn & Margaret. They will be staying on the island for the next 12 months, and we are spending a few days taking them around one of the beautiful islands of the Azores; Pico Island.On this day we started and ended the...

04/07/2024

Hi Guys,
Take time for yourself and come relax with us in the coastal village of Lajes, on Pico Island.
https://youtu.be/M1xk6u1cN30

Today's video is about us enjoying the nature and beauty around us, and on the lava coasts of the Azores you will find plenty of it.

We believe that spending time on an island is special, especially on an island like Pico island or any of the other islands of this archipelago.

Today we hang out on the coast, do some fishing, cook some soup, unwind at a local village café, meet up with friends, and much more.

The ocean today was just spectacular, could ask for a better day.
We loved hanging out with you, today.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,Take time for yourself and come relax with us in the coastal village of Lajes, on Pico Island.Today's video is about us enjoying the nature and beaut...

04/05/2024

Hi Guys!

Laura and I are planning on doing a few Learn Azores Travel Nights around where we live in Canada; the area of Halton, Ontario. Let us know if you are interested in joining us for a few hours to learn more about one of the 7 regions of Portugal.

This seminar may be well suited for anyone that is thinking of visiting these islands, and would like to learn more about them. You would get familiar with flights, types of lodging, activities and best suitable tour package options.

It is also for those that are considering retiring, semi retiring or just looking to spend a few months away from home on an island. We will share our experience of living 6 months of the year on the islands; buying & renovating a home, quality of life, cost of living, health care, and many more.

Click on the website link to find out more. We will then decide if there is enough interest from you, in order to do them.
Love having you on our journey with us
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

https://www.picoholidayexperts.com/webinar-registration

03/31/2024

Hi Guys,

It has been a long road, but we are finally at the end of our renovations. We only have 4 days to get the house ready for our guests, we have done all the we can do at this point.
https://youtu.be/HV1L9gkTbmA

On this video, we put the final touches; painting, landscaping, cleaning, décor etc. We really feel and hope that our guests will enjoy this special place like we do. This Pico Island village has so much to offer those looking for a peaceful place to call home, either for a short or long time.

We hope you enjoyed spending some time with us, appreciate your ongoing support. Love having you with us on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,It has been a long road, but we are finally at the end of our renovations. We only have 4 days to get the house ready for our guests, we have done al...

03/29/2024

03/24/2024

Hi Guys!

We believe that the best way to visit the Azores & Mainland Portugal is Low & Slow. Choose from various travel options offered by our travel partner, Life Wellness Azores.
https://youtu.be/ooUObe16fN0

We believe that this specialized product is best suited for the traveler who wants to take the time to really discover the country.

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about Azores, Mainland Portugal or any of the travel packages & tours.

We love having you on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys!We believe that the best way to visit the Azores & Mainland Portugal is Low & Slow. Choose from various travel options offered by our travel partner,...

03/17/2024

Hi Guys,

The Expat community is alive, strong and growing in the Azores. A lot of wonderful people from around the world and various walks of life are now calling these Portuguese islands their home.
https://youtu.be/e4fqg1lx2CI

Most are here for the peace , safety and simpler life. It's amazing to see how intergraded they are into the island village life, always willing to help, and participate.

We wanted to do a few videos on giving you a small glimpse on how important expats/Immigrants are, not only to the the Islands & Portugal in general, but also to it's people.

We hope you enjoyed spending some time with us,
Love having you on our journey.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,The Expat community is alive, strong and growing in the Azores. A lot of wonderful people from around the world and various walks of life are now cal...

03/10/2024

Hi Guys,

Join us on this video and help us get our vacation rental ready for our special guests. We are 2 weeks away from their arrival, need to get the rest of our to do list complete.
https://youtu.be/j7pGdkgDKBE

It has been a long happy hard working adventurous road, with quite a bit of delays and frustration thrown in. At the end of the day , it has all been worth it.

The most important for us is that this place becomes a comfortable and happy place for our guests, just like it is for us.

We hope you enjoyed the video and the progress that we have made to this point.
Love having you with us on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,Join us on this video and help us get our vacation rental ready for our special guests. We are 2 weeks away from their arrival, need to get the rest ...

03/03/2024

Hi Guys,

Welcome to the coastal vineyard village of Sao Mateus, best known for the vineyards, adegas and one of the most important religious feasts in the Azores.
https://youtu.be/FnLgWmR6Hbo

This quaint village located on the south coast of Pico Island, lies between two of the main towns/villages of Madalena and Lajes.

This video is about giving you a small glimpse and feel to what this special village has to offer, here you can experience both the countryside & the coast. The best of both worlds.

We feel that this peaceful friendly village is not only worth visiting, but also a great place for those who might want to live on an island(full or part time).

We hope you enjoyed this visit to the village of Sao Mateus(St Mathew).
Love having you with us on our journey,
Carlos & Laura
XOXO

Hi Guys,Welcome to the coastal vineyard village of Sao Mateus, best known for the vineyards, adegas and one of the most important religious feasts in the Azo...

02/25/2024

Hi Guys,

Come along with us on this lazy summer like February day, here on Pico Island Azores. Today we take a road trip to the east side of the island, with a few stops along the way.
https://youtu.be/83upT7JbQyE

We visited a small market in the village of Piedade, met some nice expats & immigrants that are making a difference in the local island communities. We also bought some things, like hand made soap, gifts and sweets.

On the way back we stopped in the village of Lajes, here we mostly , relaxed, had a few drinks, met some more expats and simply enjoyed the scenery of the day.

We hope you enjoyed hanging out with us,
Love having you with us on our journey.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,Come along with us on this lazy summer like February day, here on Pico Island Azores. Today we take a road trip to the east side of the island, with ...

02/19/2024

What a nice day yesterday, on Pico Island. The village of Lajes was the perfect place to watch the sun go down!

02/18/2024

Hi Guys!

This video touches on why we feel Real Estate in the Azores is still affordable, and why a lot of people are starting to discover these islands.
https://youtu.be/xEcDounIkMQ

We feel that the future is bright in the Azores & the rest of Portugal, but your plan needs to be analyzed & calculated.

We share 2 property tours of a couple of properties that are available for sale, it will give you a good idea on what a rustic fixer upper is all about.

Stay tune to the end of the video as we share own own experience of the property we bought and renovated in the last 3 years.

We feel that from this video you will get a very good idea on what is going on at the moment in the Real estate here on the islands.

We hope you enjoyed this video, love having you with us on our journey.
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys! This video touches on why we feel Real Estate in the Azores is still affordable, and why a lot of people are starting to discover these islands. We ...

02/16/2024

Hi Guys,

Are you ready to visit the Azores? This promotional video gives you a small taste of what the Portuguese islands of the Azores are all about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zJ8zG6D91Q

All who visit these islands; come for the peace, tranquility, safety, and unlimited nature. Those who choose to stay and live here full or part time; will also find high quality of life, low cost of living and friendly locals.

We & Our travel partners offer you a different way to experience these islands: Low, Slow & Long!
Come in LOW season ---- Discover them in a SLOW way ---- Stay wit us LONGER.

We hope you enjoyed this quick glimpse into the Azores.
Contact us if you want to learn more about these special islands
Carlos & Laura
xoxo

Hi Guys,Are you ready to visit the Azores? This promotional video gives you a small taste of what the Portuguese islands of the Azores are all about. All wh...

02/12/2024

Have you ever considered visiting the Azores outside the tourist season, maybe you should!

Contact Carlos to learn more about these North Atlantic Portuguese Islands.

For now, check it this Blog!

Visit Pico Island Azores Portugal, one of the top nature sustainable destinations in the world. Come and discover the island with us and our Canadian guests, Steve & Sue. This is just a small taste of what this magical island has to offer. On this tour; you will experience raw nature, unbelievable l...

02/11/2024

Hi Guys, welcome to the Azores & the month of January.
https://youtu.be/yLr3c2qnd14

On this video, you get to experience what a month in January feels like in the Azores. This video was our own experience, and filmed on Pico Island; one of the 9 islands of the Azores.

Watch the whole video to see the various types of weather that came our way this last month, here on the islands we really enjoy having a 3 season lifestyle

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

Hi Guys, welcome to the Azores & the month of January.On this video, you get to experience what a month in January feels like in the Azores. This video was o...