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Azores Active Trip 2019
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ohn Balzano will be leading a trip to São Miguel, Azores, from March 8 to 15, 2019. It is the perfect vacation destination for adventure seekers and those looking for an off-thebeaten-path European destination. Often considered the Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic, the Azores are just four hours from Boston. The landscape includes exotic plants, dormant volcanos, mountains, waterfalls, mud pots and natural hot springs. This Fit Trip package will include a walking tour of the capital city, Ponta Delgada, to learn about its history and architecture, and visits to the iconic lakes—Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas. Group members must be able to hike two to four hours on uneven terrain, as they will be exploring four amazing walking trails. They will also experience canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões and trail biking in the Graminhais mountains. There will also be opportunities for whale watching, sailing, diving, surfing and other watersports, as well as horseback riding. This offer includes direct flights to Ponta Delgada, São Miguel (Roundtrip) and accommodations at a four-star hotel based on double occupancy, nestled in one of the world’s best green retreats, with 24-hour access to the Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens and outdoor hot spring pools. Cost: $1,850. Learn more and book reservations at AtlantiVacations.com. See ad on this page.
Am I Hungry? Online Mindful Eating Program
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essie Dwiggins, MA in dietetics, will present a live webinar series to help people understand and mend their relationship with food and eating, from January 22 to March 12, 2019. Participants will learn how to overcome emotional and mindless eating and how to eat the foods they love, without guilt. They will also learn to choose nourishing foods without confusing nutrition jargon or rules, and discover simple, yet powerful ways to know when, what and how much to eat, along with finding ways of moving the body that are truly enjoyable, rather than punishment for eating. Am I Hungry? is about freeing up the energy spent obsessing about food or body image in order to build health and joy. The program includes eight 90-minute live webinars, VIP participant portal pass, super-secret Facebook group, session recordings and daily inspirational emails. People that are unsure can get a taste of the program by signing up for a free introductory webinar at 8 p.m., December 11 or 18.
Cost: $479. Location: Online. Registration opens December 1, at JessieDwiggins.com. See ad on page 19.
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Holiday Bazaar and Open House at Flipp Salon Apothecary
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lipp Salon Apothecary will host a Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 9, at its location in Providence. Featuring various pop ups and local artisan vendors, gift bags and baskets, and some items from the makers at Hope and Main. Gift certificates are also available. Flipp will be offering beverages from its apothecary, including teas and cacao blends, along with small nibbles. Flipp has expanded its apothecary and remodeled the treatment room in preparation for the launch of a new line, Botanic Providence. Monthly Teatime will resume the first Sunday of December, where the apothecary will feature some adaptogenic herbs and cacao in a mix. This is a great opportunity to learn about some delicious blends that can help during the cold and flu season. Location: 38 Transit St., Providence. Learn more at FlippSalon.com, follow news on Facebook.com/FlippSalon or on Instagram at Instagram.com/FlippSalon. Book appointment online or call 401-274-1981. See ad on page 7.