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Comment PORTUGAL for my custom Google Map + our fu Comment PORTUGAL for my custom Google Map + our full 2-week Portugal itinerary with all the hotels, restaurants, and spots we loved! We spent two weeks exploring Portugal and WOW… this trip exceeded my expectations in pretty much every way. And thanks to Labor Day, we were able to take this 13 day trip with only 8 days of PTO! You guys know I’m usually the queen of a jam-packed itinerary, but having two full weeks meant we could actually slow down and enjoy each destination without feeling like we were constantly on the move. Here’s a quick overview of our itinerary: 📍Lisbon: Easily one of my favorite European cities! We spent most of our time wandering different neighborhoods, shopping, eating, and finding cute spots for a glass of wine. 📍Comporta: Probably the biggest surprise of the trip! Think northern coastal California meets a boho European beach town. We stayed at Sublime Comporta, which I absolutely loved, and spent a full day at their beach club. 📍Lagos / Algarve: I was worried Lagos would feel too touristy (and it definitely was in parts), but the coastline is SO beautiful. Our private boat day exploring the Algarve coast was one of the highlights of the trip. 📍Porto: Two nights felt like the perfect amount of time here. We explored both sides of the river, did some shopping, and of course had to try the famous port wine. 📍Douro Valley: We definitely saved the best for last. Six Senses Douro Valley is so special, and the wine experiences here were incredible. If there’s one place I’d tell you to splurge on this itinerary, it’s this one. Portugal has SO much more to offer than just Lisbon and Porto, and I’m really glad we made the effort to explore beyond the major cities. I shared our entire itinerary over on Substack — where we stayed, what we did, where we ate, how we got between destinations, and what I would (and wouldn’t) do again. PLUS: my custom Google My Map with every place I researched and personally vetted, so you don’t have to start planning from scratch. 📌 SAVE this post for your Portugal trip & comment PORTUGAL for the link 🔗 #PortugalItinerary #PortugalTravel #VisitPortugal #DouroValley #LisbonPortugal
Sometimes a hotel is really just a place to sleep, Sometimes a hotel is really just a place to sleep, while others are the entire reason you visit a destination. And that difference is exactly how I decide where to save vs. splurge when traveling. As someone who works a full-time corporate job but is also admittedly obsessed with luxury hotels, I’ve learned that affordable luxury isn’t about traveling cheaply all the time. It’s about being intentional with where you spend your money. Enter: @sixsensesdourovalley This Two Michelin Key hotel in Portugal’s Douro Valley wine region had been on my bucket list for YEARS, and after finally spending two nights here, I can confidently say it lived up to the hype!! A few things that made this stay so special ↓ 🍇 The setting: A stunning property surrounded by rolling vineyards and overlooking the Douro Valley! 🍷 The wine experiences: From wine vending machines (yes, seriously) to an incredible guided tasting with the resort’s sommelier, this was a wine lover’s dream. 🧖‍♀️ The spa: Six Senses is known for its wellness experiences, and this property is the perfect place to slow down and recharge. 🍽️ The dining: Incredible food, local wines, and an emphasis on showcasing the region’s flavors. ✨ The experience: Unlike a city hotel where you’re out sightseeing all day, this is somewhere you’ll actually want to spend time enjoying everything the property has to offer. My personal philosophy is to save on hotels when the destination is what you’re there to explore. Splurge when the hotel IS the destination. And for me, Six Senses Douro Valley was 100% worth the splurge. 📌 SAVE this for your Portugal bucket list and FOLLOW @probablyoutofoffice for more honest luxury hotel reviews, travel guides, and tips for making the most of your PTO! . . . . . #SixSensesDouroValley #SixSenses #DouroValley #LuxuryHotels #PortugalTravel
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Portugal’s Douro Valley might just be my favorite Portugal’s Douro Valley might just be my favorite stop of our entire trip 🇵🇹🍷 After 13 days exploring Portugal, it’s safe to say we saved the best for last!! We spent two nights in the Douro Valley, Portugal’s famous wine region, and honestly, I’m already dreaming about going back 😩 A few highlights from our time in the Douro Valley ↓ Amarante: We made a spontaneous stop in this cute little town on our drive from Porto for lunch and traditional Portuguese pastries. Highly recommend adding it to your road trip! Portuguese wine: Consider me officially obsessed. From Douro reds to local white blends, I genuinely don’t think I had a single bad glass of wine during our entire trip. Six Senses Douro Valley: We spent two nights at this gorgeous Two Michelin Key hotel, complete with vineyard views, incredible dining, wine vending machines (!!!), and one of the best wine tastings we’ve ever experienced (more coming on our stay here soon ☺️) Getting there: The Douro Valley is roughly 1.5–2 hours from Porto by car, and I highly recommend renting one so you have the flexibility to explore along the way. My biggest tip? Don’t plan a trip to Portugal and only visit Lisbon and Porto. If you love wine, beautiful scenery, and a slower pace of travel, the Douro Valley deserves at least two nights on your itinerary. And if you’re new here… Hi 👋🏼 I’m Madison!! And @probablyoutofoffice is your guide to curated travel for the corporate girlies, so if that’s you, be sure to join the out of office club!! #dourovalley #portugaltravel #portugalitinerary #visitportugal #sixsensesdourovalley
an Aperol spritz in a foreign country could solve an Aperol spritz in a foreign country could solve my problems 100x faster than chat gpt every could baby ✈️🍊✨ inspo from the lovely @lexiswinelist 🥂 #outofoffice #travel #travelgirls #relatable #vacation
Did you know there is an Imperial McDonald’s in Po Did you know there is an Imperial McDonald’s in Porto Portugal?!? I kid you not I hadn’t been to McDonald’s in over 10 years before this 😂😂 But we were at the very end of our 2 week trip to Portugal and had had more amazing Portuguese food than you could possibly imagine (like the night before this we had a nine course tasting menu)… So naturally we decided we had to come and check this place out for research purposes And honestly, it didn’t disappoint LOL - will I be going to McDonald’s at home? No, but if you find yourself in Porto without dining plans, I fear it actually is worth a visit 🤌🏼 #mcdonalds #imperialmcdonalds #portoportugal #portugaltravel
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