Travel Advisor

Katie Bernal-Silva

Expertise

Portugal,
Italy,
Boutique Hotels,
Cultural Immersion,
Boutique Travel,
Luxury

Based in

Ericeira, Portugal

Languages spoken

English

Minimum booking Budget

$350/night

Travel Advisor

Katie Bernal-Silva

Profile details

About

I am living in Portugal and often travel back to the US to see family. One of my favorite things to do in a new area is to go to local markets and grocery stores.

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Travel style

My travel style has evolved over the years. I appreciate staying in one place for a few days at a time to immerse myself in the culture and really enjoy my time there. I love to end my trips with luxury and relaxation. The saying “I need a vacation from my vacation” is not part of my ethos. As for planning trips for others, I love knowing that I’ve put together the perfect trip for my client.

Katie's travel guides & trip reports

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Guide

3 Beautiful Day Trips from Lisbon

The capital Lisbon is known for its historic monuments, great shopping, lively cafes and a buzzing nightlife. Lisbon is a great base for your Portuguese adventure with its special boutique hotels and ...

Favorite hotels

Heckfield Place

A perfect blend of classic elegance and contemporary decor spanning over 400 acres in the Hampshire countryside.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Quinta de São Bernardo Winery & Farmhouse

A refined escape in the heart of the Douro Valley, with just seven rooms and a riverside infinity pool.

Reschio Hotel

Countryside property with traditional Italian-style rooms.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
★
Breakfast daily.
★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Sublime Comporta

A serene escape blending luxury with nature's tranquility in Portugal's picturesque countryside.

Fora Perks

★
$100 food / beverage credit.
★
Breakfast daily.
★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Katie's reviews

I don’t even know where to start. This entire experience — from communicating via email and text, organizing ideas and details in a Google doc and then finalizing it all in the travel app, was perfect. Simply put, Katie thought about the small details that would make our trip special and ensured each destination was prepared for our arrival. She booked our spa appts, dinner reservations and transportation to and from the hotel. She also worked with the hotel staff to add a welcome gift in the room along with balloons and a note to celebrate my birthday. 10/10 recommend Katie and her expertise!

Karina P.
Booked travel to Paris
April 2025

Katie is brilliant at helping not only plan trips but also sort anything out whilst travelling. She is the best travel advisor I’ve worked with (or could imagine!) and I would recommend her wholeheartedly.

Gillian T.
Booked travel to England
April 2025

My husband and I are so thankful for Katie for helping us book our amazing honeymoon, every hotel we stayed in knew it was our honeymoon and gave us an automatic upgrade and a free bottle of wine/champagne! We are already talking about where we want to go in the 2025/2026 and will definitely be using Katie again!

Lauren B.
Booked travel to Italy
November 2024

All communication was timely and effective. Overall, the hotel was a good recommendation by Katie.

Kathryn M.
Booked travel to Porto
June 2024

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