Portugal tips

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Contact lenses

If you wear monthly contact lenses, consider switching to dailies for travelling, as you won't need to carry cleaning fluid, and if you lose or break them it's not such a problem. Take a pair of glasses as back-up though..

By Chris67.

Lisbon - Great Tour

I have recently been to Lisbon and have since a strong infatuation with this eclectic and welcoming city.
My first impressions were that it reminded me of a mix of Rio, Barcelona and a bit of San Fran thrown in for good measures!
I...

By kalyani.

Keep track of travel rewards

Check out Travel Companion for iPhone to track your frequent flyer mileage and other travel loyalty rewards: http://www.travelcompanionapp.com/

By ashleydb.

Put a sock in it!

Take a spare sock or two with you either when travelling or on holiday. They make great sunglasses cases, small bags for bits and pieces, purses etc. I keep my camera in one to protect it from scatches.

By BelindaClarke.

Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

By voyager.

Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

By voyager.

to the high seas!

if visiting the algarve you must view the coastline from the sea, we boarded a pirate ship from Portimao and had the most fantastic sail along the coast, boarding a small dingy to have a good look around the caves and hidden beaches. Amazing!

By pipsmith.

Setubal, near Lisbon, Portugal

If you have a spare day in Lisbon it's worth taking a day trip to the beautiful town of Setubal with it's old town square, modern harbour, antique market and narrow streets filled with a variety of shops.

Take the Metro - Blue Line from...

By voyager.

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