Travel + Accommodations

Travel Note

Tips & Tricks for Getting to the Azores

This site is where we learned the benefits of flying out of Toronto vs. Detroit and other fun facts about getting to and visiting the Azores Flights are now available for our wedding weekend! Our wedding planner recommends to book as early as possible as rates will increase as we get closer to the date!

Flight

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel

Ponta Delgada is the only airport on the island of Sao Miguel! Direct flights leave from Boston, JFK, Newark and Toronto otherwise jump a connection from Lisbon or another European hub! Flights are now available for booking - our wedding planning recommends to book as early as possible as rates will increase as we get closer to the date! This flight connections link has great suggestions for direct flights as well as 200 stopover destinations.

Rental Car

Go Rent-a-car

Very friendly staff - just a couple minutes walk from the terminal. PromoCode: GOMoore that gives a 10% Discount to all your Guests using it IMPORTANT: Please make sure Guests select AUTOMATIC CARS, as we understand that most American Drivers are not familiar with “Manual Gear” Email Vitor at Go Rent <info@gorentacar.pt> with questions Definitely be sure to specify if you want an automatic or manual transmission vehicle. We recommend getting a smaller car if you can - roads are narrow on the island!

Rental Car

ANC Rental Car

Special Offer for rental cars for the period of 23 June- 8 of July: Group C automatic (Seat Ibiza or similar - 5 seats) with unlimited milleage and third-party insurance with a 500€ deposit in credit card, for the price of 80€ per day; Group D automatic (Peugeout 5008 or similar- 7 seats) with unlimited milleage and third-party insurance with a 500€ deposit in credit card, for the price of 117€ per day; If you choose an additional insurance that offers more coverage and a lower security deposit: Premium Insurance (CDW) - with an additional cost of 25€/day, it offers full coverage in which you are liable for the car until the amount of 90€ (security deposit of 90€) - credit card/debit card. These are special rates; they advise you to make reservations in advance, as in June is our high season and automatic vehicles sells out quickly. Reach out to Patricio Tavares <patricio.tavares@grupoanc.pt>

Hotel

Convento de São Francisco

This is our wedding venue!

House Or Rental

Air BnB Suggestions

We put some suggestions together based on a sample set of dates - we recommend staying on the south end of the island to be closer to Ponta Delgada (the capital) and our wedding venue in Vila Franca do Campo.

Hotel

Caloura Hotel Resort

Amazing location with all the essentials plus pool and ocean views!

Hotel

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

10% discount on best available rates on their website at the time of booking – Applicable for Standard Rooms only. This is for the dates June 26th through 30th. You can proceed with your reservation through e-mail, just can send the request (mentioning the promocode) to this address: reservas.grupos@bhc.pt

Discount Code - Weddinggroup2025

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Casa da Galeria - Azores Art of Hosting

Boutique hotel meets art gallery in the heart of Ponta Delgada Owned by a cousin of Mary Catherine Book while you can! Suggest checking through Booking.com

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Octant Hotels Ponta Delgada

Make your Reservation Between 04 June 2024 and 15 June 2025 Rate – 15% discount on best available rate on our website at the time of booking – Applicable for Standard Rooms only, Subject to Availability Conditions – Minimum 2 nights stay for stays between 26th June to 30th June 2025 Right downtown in Ponta Delgada with gorgeous ocean views

Discount Code - #MooreAndMuma2024

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Suggested Hotels and B&Bs in Ponta Delgada with Preferred Rates

We don't have any blocks formally arranged, but these hotels and home rentals in the capital include preferred rates subject to availability.

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Casa do Pateo - Charming House Azores

We didn't stay here, but the location is excellent, the reviews are great and it looks so cute!

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Furnas Lake Forest Living

If you want to get away from the relative hustle of the waterfront towns and Ponta Delgada, book on of these apartment-style container stays near the hot springs of Furnas. Excellent restaurant on-premise and Chef's garden to enjoy.

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Senhora da Rosa, Tradition & Nature Hotel

A bit outside of Ponta Delgada, this boutique hotel emphasizes sustainability and a focus on nature. Enjoy their spa, hot bath in a pineapple plantation, pilates studio, pool restaurant and rooftop bar. More of a luxury/boutique experience - very nice service.