Bea, our travel consultant, took the bundle o...

Portugal | Apr 10 - Apr 23, 2026

Bea, our travel consultant, took the bundle of inclinations and desires we first approached her with and crafted a thoroughly enjoyable, stress free trip through Portugal. To start, the accommodations were luxurious, comfortable, nicely located and, most importantly, well staffed. Without exception, the workers in Portugal's hospitality industry are hardworking, skilled professionals, but it doesn't stop at that. They were sincere in their concern for our comfort, in their pride in their work and in being Portuguese.
Private guides helped to break down the barriers of language, custom, history and culture. Dani, who led a food tour, could convey the most nuanced conundrum of daily life with a gesture and a grimace. Alex and Petito, each of whom had previously lived abroad pursuing careers in tech, offered fluid perspectives on being Portuguese and in being American as seen through the eyes of the Portuguese. Marta, of We hate Tourism tours, calmly went above and beyond the call of duty to see us through a minor mishap, forging a resolution and continuing the tour to its completion. Unruffled. That's the order of the day, unruffled.
This was a terrific vacation. There was relaxation and overeating and whatever else one might enjoy.