Portugal
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Misti Garcia Discovers the Azores: Four Islands, One Unforgettable Honeymoon of a Lifetime
Travel advisor Misti Garcia turned a deeply personal journey through the Azores into a masterclass in island-hopping, uncovering the dramatic differences, hidden gems, and hard-won lessons that only firsthand experience can teach.
Birdie Chavarria Finds Her Compass in Portugal: How One Family Adventure Shaped a Travel Advisor's Philosophy
When Birdie Chavarria boarded a flight to the Azores with her family, she wasn't just planning a vacation — she was doing the deep, firsthand research that would define her entire approach to travel advising.
Angela Drove the Entire Algarve Coastline for Two and a Half Weeks — and Here's What Most Travellers Miss
Canadian travel advisor Angela didn't just visit Portugal's Algarve — she drove every kilometre of its south coast, and came home with the kind of layered, first-hand knowledge that turns a good vacation into exactly the right one.
Misti Garcia Went to Portugal Expecting a Great Trip — She Came Back Calling It a Rival to the Amalfi Coast
Travel advisor Misti Garcia set out on a custom two-week Portuguese adventure with her husband and returned with a revelation that no guidebook could have prepared her for.
Autumn Fiske Discovers Why Portugal Is Europe's Most Irresistible Destination
Canadian travel advisor Autumn Fiske returned from nine sun-drenched days in Portugal with a Contiki group, a deep love for custard tarts, and an insider's understanding of why this country refuses to be experienced just once.
Angie Bell Took Her Friends to Portugal and Came Back With What No Travel Guide Could Have Told Her
When travel advisor Angie Bell traded her desk for the cobbled streets of Lisbon, the golden cliffs of the Algarve, and the wine-soaked hills of Porto, she returned with something far more valuable than souvenirs: the kind of firsthand knowledge that only comes from actually being there.
Debbie's Field-Tested Guide to Europe: The 3 Apps Every Traveler Needs Before They Board the Plane
While most travelers spend hours researching restaurants and hotels before a European trip, travel advisor Debbie discovered that the real game-changers are three apps most North Americans have never even heard of.
Debbie Cox Finally Slowed Down in Portugal's Algarve — And Now She Can't Stop Recommending It
For travel advisor Debbie Cox, a first trip to Europe wasn't just a personal milestone — it was a professional awakening that changed how she plans trips for every client who follows in her footsteps.
Lesa Nelson Went to the Azores Not Knowing Much. Now She Can't Stop Recommending It.
Canadian travel advisor Lesa Nelson returned from the Azores with more than stunning memories — she returned with an entirely new way of thinking about how she serves her clients.
Lucia Melo Drove Every Road From North to South Portugal — And Here's What No One Tells You
Travel advisor Lucia Melo spent two weeks road-tripping the length of Portugal on her own research and returned with the kind of hard-won, on-the-ground knowledge that no brochure, blog, or TikTok scroll could ever replicate.
The Portuguese Town Nobody Told Adrienne Carnovale About, And Why It Was the Best Part of Her Trip
When travel advisor Adrienne Carnovale set out to explore Portugal for the first time, she expected beautiful scenery — what she didn't expect was to come home a different person.
Ian Elliott Took His 14-Month-Old to Portugal and Came Back a Better Travel Advisor
When travel advisor Ian Elliott landed in Lisbon with his infant daughter in tow, he thought he was prepared — but Portugal had a few beautiful surprises left to teach him.