by Kitty71 | Jun 20, 2024 | Cruises, Day Trips, Portugal
Does your upcoming cruise have a port stop in Portimao on Portugal’s Southern coast? If so, you may be wondering what to do there. I certainly was unsure when I was planning my last cruise as I had never heard of this small town before. Read on to find out what...
by Kitty71 | May 25, 2024 | City, Cruises, Portugal
Are you looking for a fun but relaxed (and inexpensive) day in Lisbon? Then this walk may be for you! Lisbon was one of the ports on my recent Norwegian Dawn cruise and I had plans, definite plans. And if you read any of my other port adventures on this cruise you...
by Kitty71 | Aug 18, 2023 | Day Trips, Europe, Portugal
Are you planning a trip to Sintra but feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it confusing to figure out which attractions to see there? If so this short guide is for you! Until a couple of years ago, Portugal had never been on my radar as a vacation destination. Sure, the...
by Kitty71 | Jul 25, 2023 | Europe, Food, Hotels, Portugal
Are you considering a stay at the Fortaleza do Guincho 5-star luxury hotel in Guincho, Portugal, but are unsure if it is right for you? During my recent 5-day trip to Portugal I was lucky enough to spend one night at this atmospheric hotel. I absolutely loved my stay...
by Kitty71 | Jul 18, 2023 | City, Cruises, Europe, Portugal
Are you looking for ideas for a walking tour to explore Ponta Delgada? Do you have some free time before/after an organized tour or just not feeling up to an all day excursion? You have come to the right place! During a cruise stop in Ponta Delgada on my recent...
by Kitty71 | Jul 14, 2023 | Cruises, Europe, Nature, Portugal
Do you have a cruise stop in the Azores coming up? Are you wondering which excursion (if any) to pick? Not so long ago, I was in the same boat (or more accurately on the same ship). On my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway, Ponta Delgada was the first...
