If you're wondering how we found this little slice of paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean you don't know Beth. I'm grateful everyday for such an incredible life partner. One of her amazing gifts has always been the gift of a spirit of travel and adventure. We honeymooned in Yellowstone and Jackson Hole, Wyoming 36 years ago. This was a little unusual for two recent college graduates, but it set the stage for a life together where we've enjoyed making and collecting memories. We drug Ben and Sarah all over the world. Sometimes they went willingly and sometimes reluctantly but I think they both appreciate it now.
So the "how" started with Beth. She is the planning mastermind behind these things. My contributions when it comes to planning are extremely rare. I think that sometimes she lets me think I found a good deal when really she's known about it for a while. As far as the Azores go, it was something that she had seen on the website Travelzoo for a while. If you're not familiar with this site and you have a desire to travel check it out. Every week they post the "Top 20" deals weekly and there are usually some doozies. A deal for the Azores through a company called Azores Getaways frequently made the list so it had been on our radar for quite a while.
https://www.travelzoo.com/
The "why" we finally booked it is simple. The price was unbelievable (it's much more expensive here in the summer) and it offered the peace and quiet we were seeking. We were just finishing up one of the most memorable adventures of our lives, India and Nepal. For as memorable as it was it was also physically and mentally exhausting. We saw this deal while we were still in Dubai wrapping up the final piece of the India, Nepal and Dubai trip. We booked it as soon as we knew the dates would work.
We've got a few more days left before we pack up. Has it lived up to our expectations? Absolutely. Would we do it again? We can't wait to come back!
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| She's enjoying the view, but I'll bet she's also planning! |
