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| Driving from Portugal to Spain | 11/21/2009 |
Q: Can I drive a rental car from Porto to Oviedo? Will rental agencies allow it? Can I clear customs ...
A: I am not an expert in rent-a-car services (why don´t you contact Hertz or Avis?), but I don´t see ...
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| Lisbon to Faro | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I will be visiting Portugal in December 18-29th. I understand the trains do not run in winter. Can ...
A: What are u talking about? trains not running in winter? here in Portugal? where r u from? Lisbon ...
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| Christmas in Lisbon | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are arriving on Christmas Day. We are trying to find a restaurant that will be ...
A: Sofitel is a good hotel (downtown). I guess they do have a Special Christmas lunch or dinner. Close ...
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| Christmas in Lisbon | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are arriving on Christmas Day. We are trying to find a restaurant that will be ...
A: Where will you be staying at Lisbon? In fact, many restaurants close on Christmas Day, but also ...
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| Sights and accomodations | 11/2/2009 |
Q: We will be spending 3 nites in Lisbon around the ist of July 2010 and would like to know what we ...
A: With a low budget profile I recommend: Hotel A.S. Lisboa (cheap hotel) Fax 00351218473034 Modern ...
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| Sights and accomodations | 11/2/2009 |
Q: We will be spending 3 nites in Lisbon around the ist of July 2010 and would like to know what we ...
A: That is really a long term travel preparation! Please look below for the main points to be seen at ...
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| TRAVEL FROM MALAGA TO LISBON | 10/4/2009 |
Q: WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ABLE TO TRAVEL FROM MALAGA TO LISBON BY TRAIN OR MOST EFFECIENT WAY TO TRAVEL ...
A: From Málaga take a train or bus to Ayamonte (Spanish border). Ayamonte is the extreme south town ...
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| bus travel | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Between Sept 18 and Oct 3 I wish to travel by bus to the following towns and would be grateful for ...
A: You are travelling around a circle of 100 to 120 kms (all included). For sure you have no direct ...
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| travel at night | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I want to know if we will be able to book in our luggage at a place during the day to walk around. ...
A: Quote "I want to know if we will be able to book in our luggage at a place during the day to walk ...
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| can you help | 8/25/2009 |
Q: We are arriving in Lisbon on the 2nd sept and departing on the 5th what is the quickest way for us ...
A: It is not easy and is out of my expertize (to far). Try to get a bus from Ayamonte (spanish border ...
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| Small tour groups | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My brother is arriving to Portomao by ferri. From there he is planning no driving to Lisbon. I ...
A: In fact I have stopped to make the tours by myself driving. Now I just plan and prepare the tour and ...
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| Toll road IP7 and A2 | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My brother is arriving to Portomao by ferri. From there he is planning no driving to Lisbon. I ...
A: I am not 100% sure but toll fees should be around 20 to 25 Euros. But he always has alternative ...
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| Travel from Lisbon airpot | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am considering taking either the train or bus from Lisbon to Evora and have looked at the websites ...
A: Direct from airport is not possible. Airport to bus or train station may take 30 minutes. Please see ...
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| Driving from Lisbon Port to Cadiz ESP | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I would like to drive from Lisbon Port to Cadiz ESP and I'm just wondering if I would have any ...
A: Lisbon Port to Cádis is about 500 miles. I don´t see any issues crossing the border. When you arrive ...
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| lisbon | 6/25/2009 |
Q: i plan to travel to Lisbon, and will be meeting a sailing boat the next day. where would be the best ...
A: You have to opt. Near the airport or near the port? Airport is about 15 miles far from port (down ...
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| travel | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Could you please advise as to which is the cheapest and best way, using public transport to travel ...
A: Just cross the river by boat from Vila Real San Antonio, Algarve, Portugal to Ayamonte, Spain, That ...
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| Travel from Lisbon Airport to Coimbra | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I will be traveling to Lisbon in a few weeks. From there I need to get to Coimbra. I was curious ...
A: To Coimbra go with train. Take train at station Oriente (Lisbon), may be reached by undergound ...
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| bus service from lisboa to faro to seville | 6/12/2009 |
Q: We are planning our trip for next year around April. We would like to take bus from Lisbon to ...
A: Although my expertize does not cover bus travel outside Lisbon, please have a look at ...
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| Lisbon to Paco de Arcos | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Domingos, I will be flying in to Lisbon on June 18th and travelling to Paco de Arcos. What is the ...
A: Lisbon to Paço d'Arcos is a very short way (24 kms). You can do that by bus + train, or ...
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| train travel from Lisbon to Santiago De Compostela, Spain | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am interested in knowing the easiest and quickest way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de ...
A: Use the train. You may have to change train in Porto to get to Santiago. Eurorail is also OK. Use ...
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| Lisboa to Porto in 6days (6 nights) | 5/28/2009 |
Q: me and my sister first time to Portugal for 6 days/ 6 nights in early July. Looking to spend time in ...
A: welcome to Portugal! If you stay just 6 days/nights I suggest to split your time between Lisbon and ...
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| Car Ownership in Portugal | 5/26/2009 |
Q: We visit our house near Faro about 6 times a year, always hiring a small a/c 5 door car. I am trying ...
A: They bought the car in France due to its lower cost. They kept the same matriculation from France ...
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| Car Ownership in Portugal | 5/26/2009 |
Q: We visit our house near Faro about 6 times a year, always hiring a small a/c 5 door car. I am trying ...
A: I have friends from France which are doing the same. They decided to purchase a second hand car in ...
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| Sporting Events in Lisbon | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there was a way to advance purchase tickets to a football or rugby matches or ...
A: Football (soccer) and bullfights (not a sport) are very popular events in Portugal, but nowadays due ...
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| Portugal Visit | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I will be arriving in Lisbon on 10/22/09 and planning to drive to Coimbra for 2 nights and then ...
A: Welcom to Lisbon, the town of the seven hills! Direct answer to yours questions: Your itinerary ...
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| porto to albufeira | 5/4/2009 |
Q: if i arrive in porto on the 28 of july at 8.30 p.m. is there a train to albufeira ? have i to ...
A: Porto to Albufeira by train is about 8 hours. I think you heve to change train in Lisbon. In August ...
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| Lisbon Portugal | 4/16/2009 |
Q: We will be visiting Lisbon for 2 days prior to boarding a cruise in November. Can you recommend any ...
A: Walking distance or near the cruise terminal in Lisbon...no hotels. The nearest one is Vila Galé ...
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| Hotels and parking in Lisbon | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Spain by car on the 27th May and then flying to Madeira on the 28th May from Lisbon airport. We ...
A: A good hotel is ASLisbos Hotel. Hotel A.S. Lisboa has fax +351218473034. Modern building, located 3 ...
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| spain - potrugal | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I wish to travel to Portugal by may 1st.I intend flying into Madrid and then hiring a car to drive ...
A: Madrid-Fátima This is a 600kms ride (7 hours). Please go to the site http://www.mappy.com/ and there ...
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| Portugal help on where to visit | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am coming to Portugal in April. I was wondering where the best places are to go. I am coming to ...
A: Welcome to Portugal From Alvor you may travel to Lisbon (around 300 kms) by bus or train. It takes ...
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| car rental companies at port in lisbon | 3/24/2009 |
Q: We will be arriving in the port of Lisbon on Princess cruise lines in early May and would like to ...
A: I am not familiar with rent-a-car companies at the Port of Lisbon. You may either senda an email to ...
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| Travel Times to Alvor | 3/14/2009 |
Q: We are hiring a car to drive to Alvor in August. We can either fly into Lisbon or Faro. Which ...
A: Your question is a surprise for me (LOL). Of course Faro is much closer to Alvor than Lisbon. Faro ...
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| Stationnement et quartier branché à Lisbonne | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Nous voulons visiter Lisbonne fin juin début juillet cet été.J'aime louer une auto. Facile de ...
A: Bonsoir Pierre Il y a beaucoup de stationnements payés (souterrains) et aussi beaucoup de rues ont ...
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| hostels in lisbon | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I want to know which are the best location to stay in Lisbon I am searching for a hostel with ...
A: Best locations are certainly around Marquês de Pombal Square, Avenida Republica,Campo Pequeno e ...
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| Parking | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I read your reply with regard long term parking near the airport and wonder how much it would cost ...
A: Vincent For that period of time the cost will be 100 euros - 50 euros on arrival + 50 euros on ...
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| villa in Lisbon area with the heated pool | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Mr. Domingos, We are planning to come to Lisbon coast (probably Cascais or Sintra)in the very end ...
A: That is a little bit out of my expertize but try here http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/cascais/ If ...
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| Guimaraes and Lisbon | 11/8/2008 |
Q: 1. If I want to go brom Barcelona to Guimaraes in Portugal what is the best way? What is the rough ...
A: 1. What you mean by cheap? Lower than $100 or lower than $50? 2. Braga,Porto 3. Guimarães to Lisbon ...
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| Travel from Barcelona to Guimaraes in Portugal | 11/7/2008 |
Q: 1. If I want to go brom Barcelona to Guimaraes in Portugal what is the best way? What is the rough ...
A: 1. - Forget plane, only available from Barcelona to Oporto (40 miles far from Guimaraes). I think ...
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| How many days in Lisbon? | 10/22/2008 |
Q: ..I will be in Lisbon (from Porto) at the end of next month...what should I see and how many days ...
A: I think you should stay at least 3 full days. Daylight in Portugal is now shorter (7.00 AM until ...
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| train station | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I'll arrive to lisbon' airport at 9 Nov. and I want to go to espinho( to visit Cinanima ...
A: You are lucky. From the airport take a cab to train station ORIENTE. Depending on traffic that may ...
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| Porto - La Coruna | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Domingos i arrive 26 november at Porto airport 11.15 and i want to go to La Coruna with 4 persons ...
A: http://www.cp.pt/cp/displayPage.do?vgnextoid=87cbd5abe2a74010VgnVCM1000007b01a8c0RCRD&lang=en ...
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| Meeting people and apartments in Lisbon | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I (65) need a clean, safe, preferably quiet, apartment or hotel with small ...
A: Please try: Guest rooms: http://www.adoos.pt/post/2440568/bed_and_breakfast_in_lisbon ...
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| Lisbon | 10/9/2008 |
Q: We are arriving in Lisbon 7/11 and leaving on 8/11. We have to be at Albufeira by 2.30 8/11 to pick ...
A: From Lisbon to Albufeira take a train. From airport or from anywhere in town, go to Train Station ...
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| Portugal-where to go | 9/23/2008 |
Q: .I am a mature lady :-)) and have booked a flight from Madrid to Porto on 18/11/08 and would like to ...
A: I am a mature man (69)...but in good shape (I guess). How to spend your time in Portugal? Stay 2 or ...
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| Short stay in Lisbon | 9/16/2008 |
Q: i'll begin my trip with arriving on 28 of september. Me and my wife want to stay max 2-3 days in ...
A: You just got me in a terrible moment of hard work (just came back from vacation...) Anyway The good ...
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| Lisbon-Granada | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what the best possibility is to go from Lisbon to Granada. I guess there is no ...
A: There are 2 ways to go: via Madrid or via Huelva (Southern border). In any case you may go by train ...
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| Parking in Lisbon | 9/1/2008 |
Q: We travel to Portugal quite frequently, having recently bought a house in Foz do Arelho. We are ...
A: I got another inquiry about parking in Lisbon close to the airport a few days ago. In that case it ...
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| parking | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Ola!! I was hoping you could give us an advice on where to park near lisbon airport, as for the ...
A: May be I have a good alternative for your problem, but only this afternoon I can confirm it. In the ...
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| parking | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Ola!! I was hoping you could give us an advice on where to park near lisbon airport, as for the ...
A: The Lisbon airport has more than one parking location. I guess that the cost that you got is ...
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| travel | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My brother is arriving on the 7.30pm plane from Britain on Wednesday and would like to know if there ...
A: Probably there is a bus service to Oriente station just in the street out of ARRIVALS sector. But ...
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| Bus from Lagos to Lisbon | 7/18/2008 |
Q: We have a noon flight from Lisbon to US, but will be going to airport from Lagos. Should we leave ...
A: I recommend you to take a bus (or train) the night before. Travel from Lagos to Lisbon take minimum ...
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| valencia to lisbon | 7/5/2008 |
Q: please tell me how can one travel by bus or by train from Valencia to Lisbon, I need an answer as ...
A: First of all, there are not direct connections between Valencia and Lisbon. Therefore, you have to ...
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| Lisbon | 6/18/2008 |
Q: What is the best art museaum in Lisbon? Where can we dine with locals and not tourists? Thank you!!
A: The best art museum in Lisbon depends on your preferences. For old arts I recommend Arte Antiga ...
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| lost property at Lisbon Airport | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have aproble which i hope you can help me with. I accidently left my mobile phone at Lisbon ...
A: You have to contact: Lisbon Airport Telephone (+351) 218 413 500 Fax: (+351) 218 413 675 EMail ...
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| plane to bus | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My husband and I land in Portugal at 8:30 am and are planning to take a bus to Lagos. Will we have ...
A: Take a bus to Lagos is the second best alternative to reach Lagos from Lisbon. I would take a train! ...
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| Tavira/Setubal with Family | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My husband and I and our three children are planning to spend a week in Portugal in September, but ...
A: In September Algarve is quite peaceful. Other alternatives are the beaches of the coast between ...
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| Where to stay in Lisbon | 4/23/2008 |
Q: my wife and I are going to be in Lisbon in mid-august as part of our honeymoon and we're just ...
A: Close to the centre has advantages - close to the action, shopping, restaurants, etc. - but also ...
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| What to wear in Portugal | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Travelling to Portugal in 2 months. Will be living in Algarve region. Tell me, what should I pack ...
A: You should pack what you dress at home. About jeans, it is FALSE! Jeans are TOTALLY acceptable. No ...
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| how to get there? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: How do we get from Lagos to Marbella as quickly as possible? We are travelling around 18th May for ...
A: There are no ferries from Lagos (or nearby) to Marbella. To travel there take a taxi or rented car ...
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| bus travel from Lisbon to Seville | 4/6/2008 |
Q: We're getting conflicting answers from travel books and websites about bus schedules from Lisbon to ...
A: I may say that for us Portuguese common people that is not a very usual travel. We use to go by car ...
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| where to rent villa outside of Lisbon | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are planning to rent a villa outside of Lisbon for the week of May 17-24. Our 21 ...
A: Capuchos and Costa da Caparica are a bit far from many interesting things. They are located out of ...
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| hotels | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Which hotel is the best hotel to stay at in Lisbon in mid-June? We will be traveling with a 4 and 5 ...
A: Nowadays the best hotel in Lisbon is Pestana Palace. It is a bit far of city centre, but in a nice ...
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| parking in lisbon | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We are considering driving from valencia to Lisbon sometime in March. My wife is concerned about the ...
A: Street parking is only almost not available downtown and it is not safe. If you try to book an hotel ...
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| Left luggage - day hotel - restuarant | 1/11/2008 |
Q: We are a group of 10 arriving on the overnight Sud Express in Santa Apolonia. Is there left lugagge ...
A: Liboa Oriente it is a great train station (open air) but a bit out of downtown. There you have ...
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| Left luggage - day hotel - restuarant | 1/10/2008 |
Q: We are a group of 10 arriving on the overnight Sud Express in Santa Apolonia. Is there left lugagge ...
A: Unfortunately for the time being there are not left luggage facilities at Santa Apolonia train ...
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| Hotel Pestana Palace | 12/16/2007 |
Q: my wife are coming to Lisbon at the end of December and will be staying at the Pestana Palace. A ...
A: Renting a car and park it downtown is not a problem, if you don't mind to spend about 1,5 euro or so ...
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| Hotel Pestana Palace | 12/16/2007 |
Q: my wife are coming to Lisbon at the end of December and will be staying at the Pestana Palace. A ...
A: Pestana Palace is one of the best hotels at Lisbon. But, you are right, it is pretty far from ...
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| Lisbon the 24th | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I'm traveling from Hamborg to Lisbon. I want to get to Faro, hopefully by train. The plane lands at ...
A: Please have a look on the Lisbon-Faro train timetable. ...
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| Car Parking in Lisbon and Porto | 10/9/2007 |
Q: My family and I are visiting your beautiful country for a week in mid October. We are staying near ...
A: Sorry to be so late, but I have been 2 weeks abroad. I suggest you to park your car near Oriente ...
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| traveling from Portugal to Spain | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I'm planing a vacation with my cousins and we were starting our trip from Lisbon then heading via ...
A: You are right. Trains to Faro do not go on to directely to Spain. But...in stead of going to Faro, ...
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| San Sebastian to Lagos | 8/24/2007 |
Q: PLEASE help? We are in San Sebastian and want to work out the cheapest way to get to Lagos. Do we go ...
A: Difficult question. I am an expert on "Lisbon" NOT an expert on travels from San Sebastian to Lagos ...
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| travel from Barcelona to Lisbon | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how I can travel to Lisbon via bus or train from Barcelona as cannot find sites ...
A: Please look at the site http://www.renfe.es/ There you can see that there are one train per day to ...
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| train station location | 7/29/2007 |
Q: my hotel in lisbon is right next to the botanical garden and i'm traveling to albuferia. i'm trying ...
A: Go to downtown to Restauradores or Rossio Square and take a subway to Entrecampos - you need to ...
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| ALBUFEIRA TO LISBON | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My husband and I spend our winters on the Algarve. In December our daughter will be staying with us ...
A: Please ask at your hotel or apartment reception (or a taxi driver) where the train station is ...
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| Lisbon - Sao Martinho | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have been searching the net but haven't been able to find a single site that lists the times of ...
A: Bad luck. The last train to São Martinho goes at 4.30 PM. Arrive earlier or...wait for the first ...
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| Renting an Apartement | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you can help me , we are moving to Porto the next september2007.Can you please tell me ...
A: Depending on the level of your comfort expectation (location, furnished or not, garage, etc.) 600 ...
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| Portugal in december | 7/20/2007 |
Q: i plan to go to portugal from 22nd december to 1st jan. I will land in Lisbon and would like to ...
A: In December you will have no so nice weather - rain, cold (between 8 and 12 Centigrade daytime), and ...
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| Portugal 7/26-8/5 | 7/9/2007 |
Q: We're travelling to Portugal from 7/26-8/5. We very much enjoy being outdoors and hiking, as well as ...
A: If you enjoy being outdoors and hiking to stay at Lisbon and Oporto towns may be not the best idea. ...
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| lisbon to Cascais/Sintra | 7/7/2007 |
Q: im going to lisbon in just over a week with 3 friends,im staying with friends their, but i was ...
A: Nazaré is an old style beach very crowded at this time. It is nice if you do like old and narrow ...
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| lisbon to Cascais/Sintra | 7/6/2007 |
Q: im going to lisbon in just over a week with 3 friends,im staying with friends their, but i was ...
A: Cascais has very small beaches, now crowded until mid of September. To find a large beach go to ...
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| Layover in Lisbon | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I am traveling from New York to Sal, Cape Verde in August, with a 12-hour layover in Lisbon. Will I ...
A: The Lisbon airport is almost inside the town. You may just take a bus to downtown (45' ride) or a ...
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| travel between lisbon and spain | 6/20/2007 |
Q: "I will be on vacation in Lisbon for 1 week and I have one free day/night that I would like to see ...
A: Train or bus travels from Lisbon to Madrid are a too long, for a one day travel + visit. The only ...
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| Driving tour of Portugal | 6/9/2007 |
Q: My friend and I will be in Portugal for 10 days in August. We will start in Lisbon and thought we ...
A: I think both Oporto and Évora are very interesting. Distance between 2 towns is less than 300 miles ...
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| travel | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I will be arriving at the Lisbon airport and will need to take a train to the hotel Vila Gale ...
A: Very simple. There are a special bus service from airport to Estoril and Cascais. It stops out of ...
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| Portugal | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I am going to Portugal at the end of August with two friends (we are 30) and hoping that you can ...
A: Yes, you are right. Algarve by the end of August will be a crowd everywhere: the streets, the ...
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| Lisbon & Albufeira | 5/20/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend and I (26 and 31) are arriving in Lisbon on 15 July 2007 and leaving from Faro on 23 ...
A: Stay the 5 nights in Lisbon. From Lisbon you may go to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril on a daily basis, ...
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| July trip to portugal and spain | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My husband and I will be arriving in Lisbon July 11, we want to go from lisbon to albufeira on the ...
A: Lisbon to Albufeira is easy. Train or bus, it takes 3 to 4 hours to reach your destination. Both bus ...
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| portugal in 7 days! | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I am heading to Lisbon for a conference. I have 4 days in Lisbon and 3 days to whatever else I ...
A: Now it's better. I suggest you to stay in the Lisbon área. Therefore you avoid 1 1/2 day travel, to ...
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| lisbon airport to Cascais by rail ? | 5/14/2007 |
Q: My wife & I would like to take the train route from Lisbon to Cascais on the 15th May 07, what are ...
A: Yes you are right. It is right in the middle of the harbour. To go there from the airport you may ...
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| Rail Travel & Lisbon Hotels | 5/7/2007 |
Q: We are staying at Almancil near faro in June and are considering rail travel to Lisbon. Please can ...
A: You may either come to Lisbon by bus or train. Bus travels are more frequent than train. Both take ...
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| GETTING FROM SEVILLE TO PORTIMAO! | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I am flying from Lanzarote into Seville on 25 May 2007, arriving 15.25, and need to get to either ...
A: About Seville I cannot help. That´s outside my expertize. Try your hotel reception. At Ayamonte take ...
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| Spain - Portugal | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Spain and Portugal, but we are not sure if 6 days would be ...
A: According to my evaluation 6 days is not enough. You have 2 options: A - Drop one of the 4 cities ...
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| Lisbon & Spain tour advice | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I'm arriving at Lisbon (June 9th) with my wife and 3 year old son. My aim is to visit Fatima, ...
A: I can only answer about Portugal. Other destinations are out of my expertize. a) Lisbon hotel I ...
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| Portugal Itineary Advice | 3/30/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are exploring Spain & Portugal in this May for 17 days - will be my first time in ...
A: I can only help on the Portuguese part of your trip. Anyway, the Morocco part looks a bit bizarre to ...
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| Travel from Jerez Spain to Lisbon Portugal | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I am planning on visiting the Jerez horse festival for a week end the 5 May 2007 staying until the 6 ...
A: You must find locally (at Jerez) what is the best transport to Ayamonte (Spain/Portugal border ...
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| ground transportation from lisbon airport to Albufeira | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how to get a bus or train from Lisbon airport to Albufeira. I should be ...
A: I suggest you to take a special bus service (every 30 or 45') at the airport arrivals and ask the ...
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| A Week in Portugal with 16 Year Old | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I will be arriving in Lisbon on July 1 with my 16 year old grandson. We would like to make Lisbon ...
A: I don´t know your grandson (I have 2 grandsons as well) but I guess that it will be not easy for you ...
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| Visit Lisbon between 6 - 9 April | 3/20/2007 |
Q: myself and my husband will have a chance to have a short stay in Lisbon after a conference. We are ...
A: You do not mention when will you be in Lisbon. I guess that will happen during Springtime or Summer. ...
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| 5 Day Trip In Portugal | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I am planning a five day trip (travel to the country is outside the five days) with my best friend ...
A: You will certainly find in Portugal what you are looking for, plus good food, nice people and plenty ...
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| Lisbo to porto by train | 2/27/2007 |
Q: we will require an hotel for one night so would we be better staying near the airport or by one of ...
A: There are good hotels very close to the Orient Station. Try Tivoli Oriente or any other through the ...
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| Lisbo to porto by train | 2/27/2007 |
Q: Hello we will be on holiday in july and i hope you can tell me please which railway station i need ...
A: You may take the train at Santa Apolonia Station or at Lisboa Oriente. It will depend on the ...
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| Portugal to Spain | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I need to be in Jerez at 10 am on March 13th. Is it possible for me to rent a car in Albefeira and ...
A: Yes you can rent a car. Distance is 200 miles (320 kms). In normal driving you can cover it in about ...
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| Lisbon airport to Tivoli hotel, fastest transport | 2/14/2007 |
Q: My tour group tentatively plans to meet and depart from Tivoli Hotel on 10 October 2007 at 9 am. At ...
A: You don't mention how big is your group. That information could help to give you a more precise ...
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| driving in portugal | 12/27/2006 |
Q: what are the toll fees on the road to fatima? we plan to base in fatima so my sister can visit the ...
A: Have a great 2007! You are right, I do not recommend bus services for those travels around Fatima. ...
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| Best place to stay in Lagos | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I am going to Portugal in August for a honeymoon. We would like to stay in Lagos for a week. We ...
A: "No kids" in August? Only possible with a miracle. That is the top month for Summer holidays in ...
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| tour of lisbon | 10/30/2006 |
Q: out visit to Lisbon is being cut short. My wife arrives Tuesday morning. We will have Tuesday and ...
A: I guess "Tuesday" is November 7th,right? I may be available if you confirm your interest until ...
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| portugal | 10/25/2006 |
Q: We're planning to visit Lisbon and parts around Lisbon in mid-Jan 2007 - is the weather comfortable ...
A: Weather in January may be not very comfortable. You will have a cold weather (below 10/12º ...
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| travel advice | 10/25/2006 |
Q: good morning, I have been looking through the web and asking loads of questions but no one has been ...
A: I am amazed that no one was able to answer you! But I am missing something. HOW are you going to ...
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| Lisboa Airport to Evora | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I need to get from Lisboa airport to Badajoz in Spain. I think the bus/coach is the quickest way. ...
A: In general you are correct. You will arrive at Lisbon Airport and from there you will move to the ...
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| Portugal Itinerary 12 days | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I just sent you an e-mail and forgot an important part of the question - sorry. Outside of Lisbon, ...
A: If you do want to stay at Baixa please try Hotel Eden. Metropole is very noise. Restaurants: First ...
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| Portugal - recommended itinerary | 10/11/2006 |
Q: You have probably answered this question many times, but here goes. My wife and I plan to spend 12 ...
A: 4 nights in Lisbon seems a good decision. If you need help to identify what to visit at Lisbon ...
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| travel from faro to lisbon | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I AM ARRIVING IN FARO AT 14.20 ON 31ST OCT AND MOVING ON TO LISBON RETURNING TO FARO FOR 14.00 ...
A: http://www.rede-expressos.pt/0010.asp Please have a look at this bus company. I think bus may br a ...
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| Rail connection | 9/28/2006 |
Q: We will be travelling from Faro to Cascais by train, arriving in Lisbon at Entrecampos. Is there a ...
A: Yes, Entrecampos is a Metro Station. To go to Cascais by train follow these instructions: At ...
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| Travel from Lisbon to Granada, Spain | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I am trying to discover the best means of travel from Lisbon to Granada on 28/10/2006. It appears ...
A: Probably you are right, no direct connection between Lisbon and Granada. I suggest you to go From ...
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| Living in Portugal | 9/13/2006 |
Q: My parents want to retire to Northern Portugal. My mother has health problems and needs to be near ...
A: First of all, "why" Northern Portugal? Any link with that region that explains the choice? You ask ...
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| tips on portugal | 9/12/2006 |
Q: C. Domingos, My wife and I are travelling to Portugal on November 3 for a weeks holiday. We are ...
A: I know Clube Praia da Oura in the Algarve and I may assure you it is a very nice and confortable ...
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| Ways to go to Mosteiro da Batalha | 9/8/2006 |
Q: Would you please also tell me the bus number of bus which can go to Mosteiro Batalha? Which bus stop ...
A: As far as I know intercity buses have no numbers, just destination. Please write down the name of ...
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| Ways to go to Mosteiro da Batalha | 9/7/2006 |
Q: My friends and I will go to Mosteiro da Batalha in October, however, up to this moment, we are not ...
A: From Restauradores (I guess it is Restauradores Square downtown in the city of Lisbon) to Batalha ...
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| Public transport | 8/27/2006 |
Q: We arrive in Lisbon and would like to visit Sintra,Obidos,Leiria,Tomar & Batalha and return to ...
A: I suggest you to stay at Sintra, then stay at Óbidos and visit Leiria (not very interesting), Tomar ...
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| Leaving Aug 15 for POrtugal with husabdn and teen daughter | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Am staying in a house I rented near Sintra(Penado) for a week, than near OUrem for a few days, and ...
A: So, you will stay at Penedo, Sintra (not Penado). Very nice place, but you need a car, because it is ...
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| Flats to rent. | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Oh sorry, it was a bit brief. We want to stay in lisbon or close to lisbon. Preferably for a year. ...
A: One bedroom flat, furnished, will cost you from 500 euros to 700, depending on location at Lisbon ...
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| Flats to rent. | 8/7/2006 |
Q: Me and my wife want to move to portugal we got a fairly low budget and just want to rent a 1 bedrrom ...
A: I need more information from you: Where will you stay (town or village name), for how long, ...
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| North of Portugal | 8/2/2006 |
Q: We are visiting Portugal next week (august 2006). I was looking for information and I found this ...
A: You are 100% right. August is not a good idea to visit South. Think about "very crowded"... If you ...
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| self drive itinerary | 7/31/2006 |
Q: My Wife and I will be touring Portugal(hertz rental) from 1st Nov 06 until 19 Nov 06.Our general ...
A: November is usually a cool month in Portugal. Some rain, temperature during day around 10 - 15º ...
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| Train from Lisbon to Lagos | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Couple of more questions about the bus: 1) How often do these buses run a day? 2) What about Sundays ...
A: 1)and 2) Buses run almost every other hour. There are 16 buses each way per day. Everydays. 3) Yes, ...
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| Train from Lisbon to Lagos | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I have been trying to find some train schedules going from Lisbon to Lagos and back but I haven't ...
A: 1) I guess that there are not English language website for regional trains in Portugal. Never found ...
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| HONEYMOON IN LISBON | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I m planning to visit Lisbon for honeymoon between 5-12th of September. We would like to see all ...
A: To see all around Lisbon you will need 2 or 3 full days (depending on time spent in each interesting ...
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| follow up | 7/20/2006 |
Q: How many days would you suggest we set aside for Lisbon? And what about Faro? Evora? and Portimao? ...
A: Faro is just a larger town, plenty of traffic and not very nice. Portimão is an old town (I don't ...
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| Portugal expert | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I am working with an entertainment and marketing company, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that is ...
A: I may be interested in your proposal, mainly depending on the following factores: 1. How long the ...
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| Travel to Portugal | 6/25/2006 |
Q: Want to plan a vacation to portugal. Any recommended websites to start looking at. Additionally, ...
A: Please have a look at http://www.askmelisboa.com/ http://viajar.clix.pt/com/index.php ...
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| travel from porto to lisbon/algarve | 6/14/2006 |
Q: we are flying into porto from london, uk and we need information, preferably by train, on how we can ...
A: From Porto to Algarve - around 400 miles - it takes almost one full day to go by train or bus (none ...
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| Lisbon/Algarve | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Hey (sorry, just sent previous one with bad email) me and 3 of my friends are arriving in Lisbon ...
A: Most direct is bus. Train can also be a solution. In this case you may have to change ...
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| Lisboa-Fuzeta | 5/29/2006 |
Q: We wil rent a car in Lisboa(at the airport),and drive to our hotel, VIP Santa Iria. But is the hotel ...
A: I suggest you to book in another hotel of the same chain http://www.viphotels.com/index.htm, but in ...
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| Lisboa-Fuzeta | 5/29/2006 |
Q: We are arriving Lisboa june 7. and are going to Fuzeta june 8. How is the easyest way to get ...
A: Certainly it is to rent a car and take the highway down to Fuzeta. Good highway, just follow the ...
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| bus and train travel | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I'm trying to figure out how to get from Sintra to Mafra by bus, then ...
A: Sintra-Mafra by bus is possible. Mafra to Nazaré possible as well but not direct bus. You have to ...
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| email | 5/21/2006 |
Q: Can I talk to you offline? I have several questions to ask about Portugal. Thanks pv
A: Please email me at bestway@oniduo.pt. But, PLEASE, just ask me questions about travelling, mainly ...
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| lagos | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I am part of a group of 4 from Australia staying in Coimbra. We wish to travel down to lagos but are ...
A: May be because I am a Portuguese I don't agree that driving may be "that" dangerous. It may be a bit ...
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| Algarve travel | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I am coming to Portugal in July. I have 2 days and 2 nights in the Algarve region--flying into Faro ...
A: Buses and trains from Faro to Lagos are quite frequent. Faro airport is about 12 miles far from Faro ...
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| Lisbon & Porto | 3/29/2006 |
Q: As we arrive in the afternoon by bus to do the port tasting and leave the next day by train - will ...
A: Porto You can stay at Gaia and take any ALFA train any time from Gaia - station name is Gaia as ...
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| porto hotel | 3/25/2006 |
Q: we are arriving by bus in Porto mid-day to do a port tasting and taking the train to Lisbon the next ...
A: Albergaria Miradouro (****) Max. €80,00. Very good and beautiful view over the town. Rua da Alegria, ...
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| itinerary | 11/13/2005 |
Q: We are travelling to Portugal in December. Having a difficult time is deciding where to spend our ...
A: Leaving Lisbon with a rented car is of course up to you to decide. But you will waste part of your ...
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| itinerary | 11/13/2005 |
Q: We are travelling to Portugal in December. Having a difficult time is deciding where to spend our ...
A: Please inform number of days you stay (11?) and what is your level of spending (low, average or ...
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| Lissbon Hotels | 5/23/2005 |
Q: We're travelling to Portugal (from France) in August. It's our first visit there. I'm looking for a ...
A: As you certainly know, August is the hotest month in Portugal (probably the same in France anyway). ...
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| We were in the wonderful city... | 4/19/2005 |
Q: We were in the wonderful city of Braga for their Easter celebrations several years ago and saw the ...
A: This question is outside my expertize. I am very sorry for that. My expertize is mainly concentrated ...
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| 4 days in portugal. | 3/21/2005 |
Q: i will be coming with a friend, just the 2 of us. i like to see the culture of a place, i love ...
A: I do not recommend you to hire a car. You will get lost all the time...and when you finally get the ...
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| 4 days in portugal. | 3/19/2005 |
Q: i have the opportunity to spend 4 full days in portugal at the end of april. my hotel would be based ...
A: Before I can give you a few tips please tell me if you are coming alone or in a group. Also inform ...
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| Driving in Portugal | 3/8/2005 |
Q: we are planning on travelling as soon as possible after the 10th of June 2005 our budget is average ...
A: By the time you are coming the weather will be certainly good. DO you own a map of Portugal? If so I ...
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| Driving in Portugal | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I am planning on landing in faro and driving around portugal with my wife and 2 young kids. 1 How ...
A: Two simple questions are missing in your briefing: 1. When do you plan to come? Spring? Summer? ...
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| vacation in Cascais | 2/15/2005 |
Q: my wife and I are going to be in Cascais for 10 days - we are staying at the Farol Design hotel - ...
A: I recommend a special bus going from the Airport to Cascais. What I am not sure is if that bus stops ...
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| Transportation from Lisbon airport to Cascais | 1/31/2005 |
Q: What is the easiest way to get from the Lisbon airport to the Hotel Cidadela in Cascais? What is the ...
A: Alternatives: Bus - Special bus line from airport to Cascais. I really do not know the cost, but I ...
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| Cruise stop in Lisbon | 10/21/2004 |
Q: My cruise will be making a stop in Lisbon early May, 2005. I have been to Lisbon before and have ...
A: May 2005 is still a long way to go...but we get to be organized! 7 hours is not a long period to do ...
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| Hotel Recommendations | 10/5/2004 |
Q: If you don't mind another hotel question, what is your opinion of the quality and location of the ...
A: COmfort Hotel Principe has a better location (although not to far from previous), but the hotel is ...
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| Hotel Recommendations | 10/5/2004 |
Q: Are you familiar with either the Novotel Lisboa or the Mercure Lisboa Jose Malhoa hotels in Lisbon. ...
A: Yes I do. I know both hotels. I must say they are well located, but... Avenue Jose Malhoa is quite ...
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| train | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I am a travel agent in Canada. I have 3 passengers getting off a cruise ship in Lisbon on Sept ...
A: Please find below train schedules to reach Algarve (3,5 hour travel). From Lisbon they may take the ...
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| Driving Lisbon to Malaga, Spain | 7/10/2004 |
Q: We will be touring Portugal for several weeks in September, 2004. Friends will be on Holiday in ...
A: Although your question does not concern to Portugal as such, I will try to answer your questions. ...
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| touristic info | 6/15/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Dear C. Domingos the summery of our interests old ...
A: At Sintra (20 miles far from Lisbon) there are 2 Palaces which are a "must see". Town Palace (Sintra ...
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| touristic info | 6/15/2004 |
Q: Domingos we are going to portugal in july for 3 or 4 days, we donot have any special itineraries ...
A: in order to prepare a good recommendation to you. I need to know what are your preferences about ...
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| Hotel in Porto and Alphi | 4/10/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Thank you very much. Sorry,I was not more clear on price ...
A: Now that you gave me more info on price level please find suggestions. THEY ARE ALL GOOD; try the ...
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| Hotel in Porto and Alphi | 4/4/2004 |
Q: Mr Domingos, Looking for nice but not expensive hotels to stay in PORTO and ALBUFEIRA/SALEMA. Would ...
A: I am always in trouble to understand what exactely is "not expensive" hotels. If you really mean ...
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| single man traveller | 3/2/2004 |
Q: in your expert opinion where should i visit in Lisbon to meet single ladies for fun times. Can you ...
A: If you speak Portuguese the contact with single ladies is relatively easy. If not, you will have ...
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| FLATS | 1/30/2004 |
Q: FLATS Hi, My wife and I are interesting in coming to Portugal. What I'd like to do is initially ...
A: I see that you are in the very beginning of your search. Newspapers are not a very good alternative ...
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| Almancil and Lisbon | 1/12/2004 |
Q: My husband and I are staying at the 4 Seasons Resort in Almancil (1-24 to 1-31) We will fly into ...
A: Although specialized in Lisbon area, I can assure you that you made a very good choice of the Hotel ...
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| Golfing holidays - Portugal | 10/27/2003 |
Q: I am considering a weeks golfing holiday for 3 persons in Portugal sometime around Mar 2004. Any ...
A: Although I am not a golfer myself, I am sure that in March Algarve region - south of Portugal - may ...
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