Bailey Wah

Philadelphia, PA

International Planner, Specialized in Helping YOU.

Dérive (noun) - To drift unplanned, led only by the landscape and architecture around you.

I am a lover of architecture, exploring new cities led by culture and art, and building personalized itineraries for those wanting to experi...
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Portugal - European Travel.

Small tiles and large cathedrals in Lisbon, the shimmering Douro River amongst Portugal’s oldest wine-producing valleys of vineyards in Porto, all-day beach club relaxation and dramatic limestone cliff views on the coasts of Algarve… Planning a trip to Portugal can often be referred to as planning a trip “straight from a magazine”; Or it can be an endeavor similar to that of an ‘expat’- those traveling to a country to live like the locals.

Upon arrival in Lisbon, you’ll be convinced that Portugal boasts a brighter sun and bluer sky than your hometown city. The old-world grandeur buildings covered in tiles the colors of the ocean surround every corner, representing Portugal’s integral art of tile-making called ‘Azulejo’.

Train-bound or car-bound to the shimmering Douro River region of Porto, you will be amongst the oldest wine-producing vineyards in Porto. Compromising 19th century industrial buildings lined along the river, you’ll feel as if you’ve been placed into the most glamorous Travel + Leisure spread. Visit the Livraria Lello Bookstore, used as inspiration in the Harry Potter series. Feast on trays of clams with baked octopus à lagareiro, and finish with abade de priscos, a traditional caramel pudding.

As your flight lands on the southern coast of Faro, the piercing turquoise of the ocean and agave covered terracotta cliffs are impossible to miss. Boardwalks leading to Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos, surfers retiring from the waves of Praia da Vilamoura to relax at Água Qlub, and constant sun-covered beach town explorations of nearby Albufeira, Olhão, Sagres - all guaranteed to leave you BOASTING about your trips to Portugal for years to come.

*Part of my services as a Travel Agent is I write detailed itineraries with directions to places you won't want to miss along the way, and will personally book all hotel accommodations, rental cars, tours, private transportation, dinner reservations, and more. You won't have to lift a finger.

My Reviews

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Lifetime Memories for Thankful Family of 10 :)

Our family of 10 traveled to Riviera Maya during the 2021 holidays and the trip was wonderful! Bailey helped set up all details and everything worked like clockwork. Airfare from multiple cities, transfers, multiple hotel rooms, COVID testing protocols - everything was perfect. The Valentin Imperial was a beautiful and accommodating all-inclusive for our large and diverse group. The staff there and the workers on our excursions were all friendly and helpful. I think they are so happy to have tourists back! With glaring headlines every day in the media about COVID surge and thousands of cancelled flights, people wondered why we were going. Not going to cancel a trip that took a year to plan! Our trip occurred without a hitch and now we have lifetime memories of our time together. We are already planning our next adventure!

By Ann J. from Cincinnati, OH
Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends