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Katie Bernal-Silva

Expertise

  • Boutique Hotels,
  • Cultural Immersion,
  • Portugal,
  • Budget Luxury
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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.

Home airports

Between Newark and Lisbon.

My 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.

Favorite hotels

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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.

Hotel La Semilla

Exclusive and intimate escape onto the paradisical coast of the Mexican Caribbean within the privacy of an elegant villa.

Fora Perks

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    Complimentary bottle of wine.

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Recently returned from:

  • Exploring the coast of Portugal.

  • Enjoying sunsets and apéritifs on the Amalfi coast.

  • Eating all the lobster rolls in Cape Cod.

  • Sitting in the clouds in Madeira.

Dreaming of:

  • Shopping for ceramics and spices at bazaars in Morocco.

  • Hiking and seeing wildlife in Patagonia.

  • Renting a van and driving around New Zealand.

  • Finding the perfect beach in French Polynesia.

One thing I can't travel without...

Noise-canceling headphones.

Two truths, one lie:

  1. I studied wine making in Croatian.

  2. I traveled around southeast Asia on a Vespa.

  3. I claimed my passport was lost while it was in my backpack.

Katie's guides

Fora travel agent Katie Bernal-Silva wearing white tank top and black shorts stands next to rock with ocean in background

Travel Advisor

Katie Bernal-Silva

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