Fernando will pick you up at the airport and drive you to his home where you can freshen up before going to the grocery store to buy whatever sundry items you may need (the porch is equipped with a gas BBQ). Guests can also purchase a phone card which will give them a local number to access the Internet and download emails.

The house is equipped with free Wifi and cable to access Canadian and U.S. television stations.

With Fernando acting as your tour guide, you will visit Praia Da Vitoria City during your first full day on the island where you can go swimming on the public beach and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After returning to the house, you will be able to enjoy a short siesta before preparing to go out for dinner at another local restaurant chosen by Fernando.

On Day 2 of your visit, Fernando will drive you to Angra do Heroismo City where you will tour the local gardens, have lunch, visit Patio da Alfandega and Monte Brasil, drop by the Angra Marina Hotel to enjoy a drink while enjoying the amazing view, and finally visit Quinta dos Açores for an ice cream before returning home. And that’s just the first two days.

On Day 3, you will visit Quatro Ribeiras, where there are natural ocean pools for swimming, and the wine museum is in nearby Biscoitos. After lunch, the party you will visit the Algar do Carvão, an ancient lava tube located in the central part of the island. Once everyone has had a chance to explore the caves, the party will return to the house to relax before heading out to dinner.

On Day 4, you will visit the Serra do Cume which has platforms offering a breathtaking view of the island’s interior. The Serra do Cume plateau is actually a volcanic caldeira. After enjoying the view, the party will pick up some food at a local restaurant and enjoy a picnic in the mountains at Lagoa do Falcão before returning to Fernando's home.

On Day 5, the you will tour the southern part of the island with stops at the seaside village of Praia da Riviera, the natural ocean pools at Porto Martins; the Baia de Salga and finally, the Gruta das Agulhas in Puerto Judeu which is only accessible at low tide.

On Day 6, you will enjoy a relaxing day at the house before heading out for your final dinner together on the island.

The next morning Fernando will drive you and the other guests to the airport for your flight back to Canada or a connecting flight to the mainland should you want to explore the rest of Portugal.

Anyone interested in visiting Terceira can either drop by Caravela, e-mail Fernando at fernando@accuratepoint.ca or call 613-868-1237. For plane tickets, Fernando recommends booking them through the Iberica Travel Agency in Ottawa. Contact Manuel at 613-241-9463 or e-mail manuel@ibericatravel.com. .