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Five Budgeting Tips For Your Trip To Portugal

By Joaquim DeCarvalho

For some, saving up is a great way to get excited about a trip, but for others, working out the expense of travelling abroad can cause restlessness. Luckily for you, there are numerous ways that you can start saving up and we’ve even pulled together tips to help you budget for your trip to Portugal. […]

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Adventure & Fun

5 Adventures To Have In Portugal

By Maria Pacheco

Nothing compares to the thrill of exploring somewhere new and having the adventure of a lifetime.Portugal has become hugely popular among European tourists- with beautiful beaches, greatnightlife and lots of sun to soak up it’s not hard to see why. If you’re looking for a more adventurousbreak, you won’t be disappointed. So, grab your new […]

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Travel & Tours

Top Distinctive Places To Check In Portugal

By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Europe is a tourist destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Most of the people swarm into London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona and others just because they are on the top of the destination list. But, it is true that there are more places to discover on your trip and make it a […]

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Places & Exploring

Palácio Fronteira

By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Lisbon Chronicles Built in the seventeenth century as a hunting lodge for the first Marquis de Fronteira, D. João de Mascarenhas, a hero of the Portuguese War of Restoration, this beautiful palace is located on the edge of Parque Florestal de Monsanto, in Largo de São Domingos de Benfica. The Palace was enlarged in the […]

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Places & Exploring

Oh My Lagos

By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Around July, four close friends shared an unforgettable experience in Lagos, Portugal. Celebrating friendship (and a birthday), this group had the adventure of a lifetime immersed in the natural beauty of Portugal. Check out Becky Love’s Portugal Adventure and her blog Live for Love (and a little cake) for the full story: Oh My Lagos

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Travel & Tours

Our Favorite Lisbon Insider Hotspots

By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Ask a city of 500,000 people about Lisbon’s best “local” sights and you’ll surely get 500,000 different answers. But the vast number of unique and charming attractions are a big part of the Portuguese capital’s appeal. You can see the major sights, such as the Sao George Castle, the Torre de Belem and the Jeronimos […]

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Travel & Tours

4 Great Ideas for Your Week in Portugal

By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Here’s the problem with Portugal: There’s just too much to do! There are so many compelling attractions that it can be difficult to decide what to do with just a week in Portugal. Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you. After arranging hundreds of vacations to Portugal, we know what makes travelers happy. We’ve […]

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Travel & Tours

Portugal's 5 "Hot Spots" for 2016

By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Experts say Portugal is one of the top 10 countries to visit this year – and we agree! If you do too and you’re planning a trip to one of Europe’s most affordable, safe and historic nations, consider our insider picks for Portugal’s hottest destinations of 2016: 1. Cascais If you’ve ever wondered where James […]

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