Description
1-Hour Travel Planning Call
Planning a trip or holiday to Portugal, Spain or Italy but have no idea where to start? Start here.
This one hour travel consultation will get you off to the best possible start in planning a trip to Portugal, Spain or Italy. The call is designed to erase the initial overwhelm of planning a holiday to a country you don’t know and replace the stress with confidence and excitement.
My name is Candy and I’m an independent travel advisor and itinerary designer living in Portugal since 2016. I have over a decade of experience planning trips, designing itineraries and of course…traveling, in Portugal, Spain & Italy. I’ve helped hundreds of people get their itinerary off the ground and make the most of their time in their chosen destination.Â
First time to southern Europe? Don’t worry, I’ll go over everything you need to know during the call. Do you have specific or special requests for your trip? The call is customised can be customised for you. Before the call I’ll send you a short questionnaire that allows me to prepare.Â
Already got a rough itinerary in place but need an expert to review? I’m your girl.
Book a call today and tap into my expert knowledge.Â
After the call, you’ll be fully equipped to plan your trip to Portugal, Spain or Italy. Want specialist help to build a trip itinerary too? After the call you can choose to add-on a bespoke itinerary based on your travel style and preferences. Or lock in an itinerary service now.Â
You can see my availability calendar here.
Questions about the process? Check out the FAQ page or send me an email.
By booking a travel planning call and/or itinerary, you agree to the Liability Policy.
Marc Friedenberg (verified owner) –
I recently had the great pleasure of having a “1 Hour Travel Planing Call” with Candy and I can’t recommend it enough!! I chose the 1 Hour Call option as I already had a general idea of my itinerary but wanted to fine tune it with an expert’s advice, and I found Candy to be just the right expert!! She’s incredibly knowledgable about Portugal and Spain and offered precisely the type of insight and recommendations I was looking for. Further, Candy provided some wonderful “out of the box,” creative suggestions with regard to places to visit (vs. others), hotels, restaurants, tours, etc., ie. there was nothing “cookie cutter” about it…which was exactly what I desired! Finally, in addition to her great, in depth knowledge about Portugal and Spain, Candy was incredibly warm and a pleasure to work with, and equally excited about wanting to make my trip fun, unique and memorable. As you can see, I can’t recommend Candy/Soi55 enough!!
Naomi (verified owner) –
I highly recommend Candice for your Portugal travel needs. We did a 1 hour planning call, and it was worth every penny. We learned about great new activities that we otherwise wouldn’t know about. We have two young kids and Candice tailored her suggestions to our needs. I’ve already recommended Candice to several friends and colleagues and will continue to do so!
Natalie (verified owner) –
Candice is so incredibly knowledge, thorough and generous with her time. Her passion for Portugal and authentic travel is evident in every step of the process. She communicated with such genuine warmth and patience in our call and produced an excellent write-up enhancing our group’s itinerary with suggestions that that thoughtfully considered individual needs and requests. Thank you for helping us navigate and refine a dream trip with an excellent mixture of adventure, culture, relaxation and of course, wine. Will definitely be in touch about future travels!
Sheri Donovan –
Candice was amazing!
My husband and I contacted her regarding our upcoming two week trip to Portugal after a friend highly recommended her, and she did not disappoint! She was very friendly and easy to talk to during the one hour appointment. We had LOTS of questions, since we’ve never planned a trip like this before. We had an idea of what we wanted to do – start in Lisbon, then drive down the coast, stopping at towns and beaches along the way, and end up in Algarve – but we really needed some guidance. After the consultation she sent us an incredibly detailed itinerary that included hotel, restaurant and shopping recommendations, where to rent a car, a walking map to show us the main points of interest, where to stop on our way down the coast and more. It’s difficult to explain just how thorough she was! I had been stressing about all of this prior to speaking with Candice, but she really put our minds at ease. She was so helpful in streamlining everything – she really knows Portugal and we highly recommend her services!
Kirsten –
Hidden Gems, Expertly Curated – the difference between a good trip and an exceptional one! 100% tailored.
Candy is totally inspiring and exceptional at what she does. As a seasoned traveler, I actively avoid tourist-driven, generic experiences and always seek out hidden gems, but for Spain I knew I needed expert guidance and I’m so glad I found Candy.
Her style, energy and depth of knowledge are outstanding. She introduced me to authentic locations, fabulous accommodation in less-touristy areas and experiences I simply would never have discovered on my own. Every recommendation was thoughtful, well-aligned and completely tailored to the experience I wanted.
What truly sets Candy apart is how she works. It feels like talking to a trusted friend who is genuinely 100% invested in helping you create exactly the experience you envisage.
I’m already planning a Portugal trip and will absolutely work with Candy again. I’m very selective about who I recommend, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.