See what the experts are saying about Chaves. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips on accommodations
When you check into a hotel, you'll see the official rates posted in the main lobby and somewhere in your room, perhaps at the bottom of the closet. These rates, dictated by the Directorate of Tourism, are regulated and really are a form of r... Continue reading »
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Tips for multicultural travelers
The Internet offers a number of helpful travel sites for the black traveler. Black Travel Online (www.blacktravelonline.com) posts news on upcoming events and includes links to articles and travel-booking sites. For more information, check... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Carb... Continue reading »
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Tips on shopping
Regardless of where it's made -- from the Azores to the remote northeast province of Trás-os-Montes -- merchandise from all over Portugal ends up in Lisbon stores. But if you're going to a particular province, try to shop locally, where price... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away might seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be immensely rewarding, giving you new ways of seeing the w... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Attitudes toward homosexuality vary by region, with Lisbon, naturally, being the center of gay male life (less so for lesbians). The country has a strong Catholic heritage, and public displays of same-sex affection, especially in rural areas,... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Mention the fact that you're a senior when you make your travel reservations. Although all of the major U.S. airlines except America West have canceled their senior discount and coupon book programs, many hotels still offer discounts for seni... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
Many people prefer traveling alone -- except for the relatively steep cost of booking a single room, which is usually well over half the price of a double. Many British agents are keenly aware of the needs of the single traveler. One tour... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC; www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to get... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. Because of Portugal's many hills and endless flights of stairs, visitors with disabilities might have difficulty getting around the country, but conditions are slowly improving. Newer ho... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
If you have unlimited time, one of Europe's greatest pleasures is getting "lost" on the dusty plains of Alentejo or in the little hidden coves of the Algarve. It's fun to wander about Portugal at random, making new discoveries off the beaten... Continue reading »
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In one week
The very title of this tour is a misnomer. There is no way you can see all of Portugal in 1 week, merely a few of its highlights. But you can have a memorable vacation in Portugal if you budget your time carefully. You can use the followin... Continue reading »
Chaves Travel Experiences
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Cold and Quaint Braganca
After our short stay, it was time to hit the road again and head further north to Braganca - if we could get out of Braga that is. ... Continue reading »
