Plan your family trip
to Portugal (and beyond)
Lighten your load.
You love travelling but planning feels like yet another thing on the never-ending to-do list.
I get it.
Dream it.
You've got the wanderlust but no clue where to start, whether it's safe with kids, or what's actually worth doing.
That's where I come in.
Make it yours.
You want the destination that fits you and your family, not just the one on every list. Towns worth the detour, days with room to breathe, the kind of trip your kids will actually remember.
What I do
I am a travel planner. I am an avid traveller. I am a mum.
I research and plan your family trip using my local expertise and years of on-the-ground experience. I've been living in Portugal since 2021 and have travelled extensively across Europe, the Americas and beyond with my own two kids.
I don't book travel, which means every recommendation is 100% unbiased and tailored to your family. You get all the tools you need to book it yourself, with confidence. I'm never paid to recommend a hotel or a restaurant. Ever.
How does it work?
I don't charge per person (hello families of 6, grandparents and more!).
You pick the package that suits you best (see below).
You book a call with me. During the booking process, you'll answer a few questions about your travel wishes, your budget and what matters to your family so I can prepare properly.
We get on a Zoom call and I dig into what your family actually needs. This is where the good stuff starts.
I deliver your itinerary or notes within the set time frame.
Follow-up support and adjustments depend on the package you've booked.
Not sure which package is right for you? Email me at hello@passportsdetours.com and I'll point you in the right direction.
Services
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30 minutes | Perfect for: parents who need specific answers to targeted questions.
You've got a trip in mind but you're stuck on a few things. Where to stay with a toddler, whether Sintra is worth it, how many days you actually need in Lisbon. This is a focused, no-fluff call where you bring your questions and I give you straight answers.
What you get:
30-minute consultation call
Honest answers to your specific questions
Practical recommendations you can act on immediately
Brief email summary of what we covered
This one's for you if: "Should we do Porto or Lisbon with a 3-year-old?" or "Is it worth hiring a car in the Algarve?" sound like the kind of questions keeping you up at night.
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45 minutes | Perfect for: families who want expert guidance but enjoy doing the planning themselves.
Think of this as getting a local friend to map out your trip with you. We go deeper than the Pick My Brains session. You walk away with a proper plan and a PDF summary packed with my personal recommendations, including local contacts I trust.
What you get:
45-minute comprehensive consultation call
PDF summary with all my recommendations and local contacts (a mini custom travel guide, up to 20 pages), delivered within 2 weeks
2 weeks of follow-up email support for the questions that pop up after
This one's for you if: you like planning but want someone who actually lives there to steer you away from the tourist traps and towards the good stuff.
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1 hour | Perfect for: busy parents who want everything planned out and ready to go.
This is the full works. I plan your trip day by day, with timing that actually makes sense for families (no, you cannot do Sintra and Belem in the same day with small children). You get a comprehensive PDF itinerary, a personalised Google Map with every restaurant, playground, and hidden gem pinned, and a month of email support so you can ask me things while you're actually there.
What you get:
1-hour detailed consultation call
Day-by-day itinerary with realistic family-friendly timing
Age-appropriate activity recommendations with weather alternatives
Curated accommodation recommendations
Restaurant suggestions (including dietary requirements and kid-friendly options)
Transportation guidance, including car seat info and public transport tips
Personalised Google Map with everything pinned
Comprehensive PDF itinerary, delivered within 2 weeks
1 month of email support
Pricing: €195 for trips of 7 days or fewer | €295 for 8 to 14 days | €345 for 15+ days
This one's for you if: you want to land in the country with everything sorted and your only job is to enjoy it.
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1 hour + 2 extra support calls | Perfect for: families who want the full itinerary plus ongoing support throughout the planning process.
Everything in the Personalised Itinerary, plus two extra 30-minute calls so we can fine-tune things as your trip takes shape. Perfect if you're planning a longer trip, travelling with extended family, or if you're the kind of person who feels better having someone to check in with along the way.
What you get:
Everything included in the Personalised Itinerary, plus:
2 additional 30-minute support calls for follow-up questions and tweaks
Follow-up notes after each support call
The reassurance of having someone in your corner from planning through to departure
This one's for you if: you want the planning taken care of but also want a sounding board as decisions come up. "Should we add an extra night in the Douro?" "The kids are being fussy about the farm stay idea, what's plan B?" That sort of thing.
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1 hour | Perfect for: busy parents who want everything planned out and ready to go.
This is the full works. I plan your trip day by day, with timing that actually makes sense for families. You get a comprehensive PDF itinerary, a personalised Google Map with every restaurant, playground, and hidden gem pinned, and a month of email support so you can ask me things while you're actually there.
What you get:
1-hour detailed consultation call
Day-by-day itinerary with realistic family-friendly timing
Age-appropriate activity recommendations with weather alternatives
Curated accommodation recommendations
Restaurant suggestions (including dietary requirements and kid-friendly options)
Transportation guidance, including car seat info and public transport tips
Personalised Google Map with everything pinned
Comprehensive PDF itinerary, delivered within 2 weeks
1 month of email support
Pricing: €295 for trips up to 14 days | €295 for 8 to 14 days
This one's for you if: you want to land in the country with everything sorted and your only job is to enjoy it.
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Prices shown are for Portugal. Worldwide itineraries start at €295 as they usually require more research time.
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"I was quite impressed with the professionalism and level of detail included in the itinerary. There are many tips and useful information that I would never have found or thought of on my own, which gave me peace of mind, as this is my first trip to Europe." — Bethany
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"We are here now and loving it but I really wish I had found you sooner! We used travel planners that did not take our young kids into account at all. We've already cancelled all of our restaurant reservations and heavily modified our itinerary 2 days in." — Anonymous client
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"We are a family of 6 who just came back from an epic 2 weeks in Portugal! Thank you so much for working with us and being available for advice and questions while we were there. You are phenomenal. 'What would Annabelle suggest' is going to be my new motto!" — Gihan
FAQs
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I specialise in Portugal for families, and it’s where my expertise runs deepest. But I’ve travelled extensively across Europe (France, Germany, the UK), the Americas (Brazil and Chile in particular), West Asia and North Africa, and I plan trips to places I haven’t visited myself all the time (India, Alaska, Costa Rica…). I research thoroughly (it’s genuinely one of my favourite things to do) and I have a large multicultural network to draw on. For trips outside Portugal, I offer full itineraries. If you’re wondering whether I can help with a specific destination, just ask.
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Not at all. I can plan a camping road trip just as happily as a two-week holiday. My recommendations are always tailored to your budget, whatever that looks like.
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Families who lack the time or energy to plan, who feel overwhelmed by choice, or who want to see a place beyond the resorts and tourist traps. If you'd rather your kids remember a farm stay in the Alentejo than a queue at a crowded attraction, we'll get along well.
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As early as you can. I deliver itineraries within 2 weeks of our call, so ideally book your session at least a month before your trip. For peak summer travel, I'd recommend getting in touch 2 to 3 months ahead, as my calendar fills up.
For trips outside Portugal, allow a little extra time. -
Brilliant. Bring what you’ve got.
For Portugal, a Pick My Brains or Travel Strategy Session is perfect for sense-checking your plans, filling in gaps or getting a local view on what you’ve already put together.
For trips elsewhere, we start from your ideas and I build the full itinerary around them, so nothing you’ve done goes to waste. -
Yes. I plan every trip the way I’d plan my own family’s holiday: thorough research, trusted local contacts and an obsessive attention to what actually works with children. I’m always honest about what I know first-hand and what I’ve researched.
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Portugal is my current home. I know which towns are worth the detour, which restaurants welcome kids and which “must-sees” aren’t. For other destinations, I start further back: more research, more cross-checking and more time talking to my contacts on the ground. The price reflects those extra hours, so you get the same level of detail wherever you’re going.
Not ready for a call yet?
Start with one of my guides. They're packed with the same honest, opinionated advice I give my planning clients.
30 days of practical, honest Portugal travel tips for families, delivered daily to your inbox. Written by a mum who lives there.
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Planning a family trip to Portugal is exciting. It can also feel like a second job.
Where do you actually stay? Is it worth renting a car? What will the kids eat? How do the tolls work? Is the Algarve too touristy? Is Lisbon manageable with small children?
That is exactly what this 30-day email guide covers. One email a day, one topic at a time. No information overload, no 47-tab research spiral. Just clear, practical advice from someone who has done all of it with her own children.
I am Annabelle. I have lived in Portugal since 2021 and I am raising two kids here. I see Portugal as both a local and a parent, and I know the difference between what looks great on Instagram and what actually works when you are travelling with children.
Over 30 days, you will get tips on driving, eating out, packing, local customs, safety, regional differences, family-friendly activities, and all the stuff that is hard to find in a guidebook because nobody thinks to write it down.
€5.99. Delivered straight to your inbox starting the day you purchase.
Your ultimate family travel companion to Porto!
I've lived in Porto since 2021, and this is the map I wish someone had handed me when we first explored the city with two kids in tow.
It's a Google Maps guide you open on your phone and use as you go. No printing, no scrolling through a PDF on a street corner while someone asks for a snack.
Inside:
30+ family-friendly restaurants, including vegetarian and vegan options
The main sights and historic spots in the centre
Walking itineraries around the city
Rainy day ideas, because Porto does rain
Playgrounds and activities kids will actually enjoy
Independent local shops worth stopping for
It's the same honest, opinionated advice I give my planning clients, for €5.99.
Over 30 playgrounds, parks and outdoor street art to entertain kids of all ages during a visit to Lisbon. From my family to yours: all places have been hand-picked and tested.
The e-guide includes:
Some general advice on playgrounds in Portugal
a Google map to better plan your Lisbon visit
a personal review of all of the sites listed
easy access to directions and location planning
photos from other users reviews
Ready?
Book your call and let's start planning.
Still thinking? That's fine too. Drop me an email at hello@passportsdetours.com and tell me what you're considering. No pressure, no hard sell.