Travel Advisor
Katie Bernal-Silva
Expertise
- Boutique Hotels,
- Cultural Immersion,
- Portugal,
- Budget Luxury
Minimum booking Budget
$350/night
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.
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
Favorite hotels
Quinta de São Bernardo
A refined escape in the heart of the Douro Valley, with just seven rooms and a riverside infinity pool.
The Ivens, Lisbon, Autograph Collection
Elegant oasis located in a 19th-century Portuguese building with three well-appointed Italian restaurants.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Hotel La Semilla
Exclusive and intimate escape onto the paradisical coast of the Mexican Caribbean within the privacy of an elegant villa.
Fora Perks
- ★
Complimentary bottle of wine.
Areias do Seixo Hotel
Reconnect in the embrace of nature in Santa Cruz, Portugal, where the interior design is an ode to the surrounding panorama.
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