Plan Your Portugal ROad Trip

Preparation tips by: Portia O'Laughlin Dashed Trail Plus

Valid Passport

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Get Some Euros

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Use a card that has no foreign transaction fees. Visa & MC widely accepted.

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Renting a Car

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Visit the smaller towns

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Get off the beaten path

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Castles Await

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Enjoy the views down the coast.

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