How We Work

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How We Work

Crafting Your Exclusive Portugal & Spain Experience

Since 1997, our director, a USA expat to Portugal and Spain, has been passionately curating unforgettable travel experiences in these captivating countries (Discover Portugal Travel and Spain and Portugal Vacations). This long-standing dedication, deep-rooted knowledge, and insider’s perspective on both Portugal and Spain is what truly sets us apart. We don’t just visit; we know Portugal and Spain intimately and have traveled extensively in literally every part of both.

Discovering Your Vision: Your Vacation, Your Way

Personal Consultation: It all starts with a conversation. We’ll connect with you to understand your travel style, interests (e.g., history, food, wine, art, adventure), desired pace, budget, and any specific preferences. Are you celebrating a special occasion? Seeking a specific type of accommodation? Have accessibility needs? We listen carefully to every detail. What matters to you, matters to us.

Vacation Planning Made Personal: From your first contact, our goal is to make planning your vacation as enjoyable as the trip itself. Our expert travel advisors, with their in-depth knowledge of Portugal and Spain, will help you envision your journey and tailor every aspect to your desires.

Bespoke Itinerary Creation: Forget pre-packaged tours. Based on your input, our experienced team will design a completely custom itinerary, filled with authentic experiences and hidden gems that you won’t find in guidebooks. Your vacation is more than just a trip; it’s a reflection of your personal travel dreams.

Expertise in Portugal & Spain:

Unparalleled understanding of Portugal and Spain allows us to suggest the best times to travel, optimal routes, unique accommodations, and insider experiences.

Private Guides & Exclusive Access

We connect you with local guides who share their passion and insights and arrange private tours of historical sites, cooking classes with renowned chefs, wine tastings at family-owned vineyards, and exclusive access to events and attractions.

Booking a Hotel

We have contracts with many of the most luxurious properties in Portugal and Spain; charming boutique hotels, luxurious villas, historic pousadas/paradores, and other exceptional accommodations that perfectly match your style and preferences.

Transportation Options

We arrange private transfers, chauffeur services, high-speed train tickets, and rental cars (if desired) to ensure seamless and comfortable travel throughout your journey.

Personalized Activities

Venture beyond the typical tourist trails and discover hidden villages, stunning natural landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences. From hiking, surfing, golfing, flamenco dancing, or simply relaxing on a beautiful beach, we'll incorporate activities that resonate with your interests.

Unbelievably Accessible

Our custom designed private luxury tours are surprisingly competitive in price to large impersonal tour groups. In fact, depending on your needs, you may not be paying any more for an individually crafted private experiences with one on one trip planning.