Portugal has such a variety of holiday options including short breaks to capital city Lisbon, or smaller quarter Porto. River Cruises down the Duoro are a very popular way of seeing areas away from the cities and the southern coastal region of the Algarve is a top choice for villa and resort style luxury hotel beach holidays. North of the Algarve lies the Alentejo region, unspoilt by tourism it lends itself well to self-drive holidays. And finally, the beautiful island of Madeira with it’s flora and fauna is a great spot for a relaxing break. Contact us to book your holiday to Portugal.
One of the most popular river cruises in Europe is the Duoro. We cant stress how important it is to book early for this scenic tour of Portugal. Departures are limited and they are always very popular so do contact us early to discuss your options.
Testimonials: - Lisbon
Lisbon is one of the more affordable European capital cities with living costs much lower than others. There are many historic sites to see and the city is well located to allow for day trips along the coast, why not combine with Porto in the North – both cities are connected by rail and road.
Located a short 15 minute walk from the centre of Funchal, Savoy Palace is set to offer relaxation and luxury for the most discerning guest with its blend of stunning interiors, modern comfort and warm hospitality.
The 4* Hotel Lisboa Plaza is situated on Avenida da Liberdade, a short walk from the Avenida Metro station and Gloria funicular and tram connections. This family run hotel has a charming feel and is a member of Heritage Lisbon…
This delightful 4* property is the only hotel situated within the walls of the Castle of St. George. The property was a former 18th Century mansion and was built on the site of the former Alcacova Palace kitchens. The hotel…
This hotel is centrally located in the creative hub of Lisbon. The 5* Bairro Alto Hotel brings together Portuguese history, great design and outstanding dining with a personal, friendly and modern service.
The 5* Lapa Palace is the perfect choice if you are looking for a luxurious stay in central Lisbon. Previously the 19th century residence of the Count of Valencas, the hotel offers every conceivable comfort.
This luxury hotel has stunning panoramic views over the fairways of one of Europe’s best courses, the 5* Anantara Vilamoura Resort provides luxurious holidays to everyone who visits.
The superb 5* Tivoli Marina Vilamoura has a waterfront location in the centre of Vilamoura. It is is positioned between the yacht marina and the golden sandy beach with easy access to both, as well as to the many bars,…
The 5* Lake Spa Resort is a luxury five star hotel in the heart of Vilamoura. It is just a short distance from the marina, the Falesia beach and surrounded by five world class golf courses.
The 5* Pine Cliffs Hotel and Residences stand proudly on a spectacular clifftop surrounded by pine trees and overlooking miles of pristine beaches which edge the clear, blue Atlantic.
The Six Senses Douro Valley is located in a renovated 19th-century manor house set high on a hill overlooking the vine covered rolling hills of the Douro Valley and the river below. The hotel offers a spa, a selection of beautifully…
For more than a century Belmond Reid’s has been offering guests the ideal combination of old world charm, attentive service and the best in modern amenities. Set within ten acres of beautiful gardens and with stunning views over the Atlantic,…
The hotel is located in an elevated position overlooking Funchal, the elegant Quinta Jardins do Lago has been wonderfully transformed into a luxury property whilst retaining the character and beauty of the original 18th century manor house.
The hotel is located in an elevated position with spectacular views over Funchal and the surrounding area. The 5* Quinta da Bela Vista has been restored to a luxurious standard, but keeping a traditional style and is complemented by the…
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My advice for anyone visiting Portugal would be to venture away from the main spots of Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve and into the uncommercialisegd region of Alentejo. The area lends itself well to a self-drive holiday with a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore.
A new island, which is bringing a slightly new ‘Island with a vibe’ style to the Maldives. A premium all inclusive, offering great value for money, with a natural island feel and all rooms and villa’s offering magical sunset views and untouched pristine white sandy beaches. The first island in the Maldives to offer skydiving, diving or a free wedding blessing as part of the package, this island really felt like an undiscovered gem. View Holiday
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
This exclusive private-island resort is located in the Raa Atoll, a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. It’s also next to the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, meaning the house reef at the InterContinental attracts much of the same amazing marine life, including whale sharks, dolphins and groups of enormous manta rays. View Holiday
Ortea Palace, Syracuse
Built in the early 20th century and a former post office, the building housing Ortea Palace has been beautifully transformed into a luxurious and modern hotel whilst still retaining the history and charm of the original structure. View Holiday
Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
A world of retro-glamour waits on Sardinia's stunning Costa Smeralda. Hotel Romazzino is a haven of flowing lines, arched windows and whitewashed walls. It enjoys a privileged location beside a long, private sandy beach. Fragrant gardens are a particular highlight as are captivating sea views. View Holiday
Savoy Palace, Madeira
Located a short 15 minute walk from the centre of Funchal, Savoy Palace is set to offer relaxation and luxury for the most discerning guest with its blend of stunning interiors, modern comfort and warm hospitality. View Holiday
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We came to RB Collection with an idea of some of the places we wanted to visit in Rajasthan, India - and they made it all happen, expertly and efficiently. Oliver and Clare were a pleasure to deal with, sorting every aspect and adding their own ideas to really enhance this wonderful trip. They checked in while we were away to make sure everything was going well (which it was) and I knew they'd be on hand if we needed anything. Thank you!
David Page
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The purpose of this review isn't to confirm that our holiday was a 5 star experience (which it was, by the way) but it's a review to say that RB Collection's involvement in planning, booking and safety netting our holiday experiences has been truly 5 stars.
Are people bothered if my wife and I had a great holiday - I suspect no......
Are people interested in the company that was instrumental in creating 5 star holidays - I suspect yes
......and so it's RB Collection's skills and involvement that get this 5 star rating.
As a family we have booked our own holidays almost exclusively by ourselves for 35 years - until a year ago when we used RB Collection's services for the first time to book a holiday to the Ice Hotel in Sweden. We chose to book through them because we had no experience or knowledge of the Ice Hotel and their exclusive Ice Hotel Website was great.
Their involvement made all the difference - in particular their personal commitment to making things work and since the first contact, they have been getting to know our travel "needs, wants and likes" more by each contact.
Our next holiday was a Silversea Cruise - one that we could easily have booked ourselves, but RB's influence allowed us to save a significant (4 figure!) sum. Reason alone to recommend!
Our third and most recent booking with RB was a safari which could not have been a better holiday experience.
The reasons for this are as follows:
1. Up until raising the possibility, I knew nothing about safaris i.e. where to go / at what time of year / for how long etc. Within 72 hours of a discussion of a suggestion by me for a Tanzania trip (based on a google AI search), I was infinitely far better informed and after weighing up possibilities, we opted for a Kenyan trip to Amboselli and the Masai Mara. What a brilliant decision!
2. Whilst the travel options were perfect for our particular needs, RB's involvement to seamlessly arrange the multiple transfers on our journey came to the fore. This was particularly evident on coming back from Zanzibar (beach unwind) to Nairobi International, which would have presented a significant challenge had we opted for self booking, due to the (multiple) security & immigration stages. (Yes, of course - we would have negotiated the stages - we're grown ups - we can look after ourselves, but oh my. the loss of wasted heartbeats would have been significant!)
Turns out that what was arranged for us was faster than "fast track" and I certainly became aware of lots of people looking enviously towards us and our safari representative as we whizzed by!
3. Photography is an important aspect of our holidays. Good photographic subjects / scenes are our means of ensuring that we're seeing good stuff, which - IMHO - is a main focus of a holiday. Our safari guides had been well briefed about my photography wishes and from the get-go, they discussed what we were looking for from our holiday and so every day we had a mutually planned itinerary for the wildlife that never disappointed. Our guides had been particularly selected from the briefing given by RB pre-travel to the safari people.
In a nutshell, RB have changed our attitude to holidays and their associated experiences. In our time with them, we have undertaken holidays that we have never done before and we are now definitely thinking differently about what to do in the future.
Add to this, the reassurance and safety net that travel agency
booking confers and I think that RB Collection definitely deserves a 5 star review.
By the way - we live distant to their location - all of our dealings have been by telephone and email so don't think you need to be locals to use their services.
Colin Scott
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A big shout out for RB Collection ….they have done it again !!!!
Made our World touring a pleasure AGAIN ….having done the cruising in various parts of the world …the Canada trip…..the India & Nepal trip…& just recently the Hongkong Australia New Zealand trip…it’s like being transported on a Dreamliner !every attention to detail from getting to the airport arriving at the destinations & being picked up & taken to the various types of accomadation ….Thanks Team RB & especially to Sam for this last one 🌴☀️😎
Linda Taylor
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We have used RB several times now and never been disappointed. This we considered our biggest adventure yet - 20 days in India. We covered a large amount of the country including 'The Golden Triangle', Amritsar, Tiger Reserve, Houseboat and finally a few days relaxing on the beach in Kerala. We traveled as a group of 4 and our trip included 4 internal flights, 3 train journeys and our own 'traveller minibus'.
At each step of our journey we were met by someone personally, and each time we moved on there was always someone to make sure we were in the right place at the right time.
The guides were excellent and the handpicked accommodation was of very high quality.
We loved it and had a superb time. Thank you to all at RB who made it all so easy and enjoyable for us.
Simon Schultz
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It's been 3 weeks since we returned from our awesome New Zealand adventure, and we haven't stopped talking about it yet!
We can't thank Sam and the RB team enough for all their meticulous planning and unexpected thoughtful touches that made our trip truly unforgettable.
Every detail is taken care of, all you have to do is enjoy the...
Sky diving, whale watching, wine tasting, Hobbit hunting, thermal springs, Mauri feasts, Christmas day swims, lakes, mountains, boat trips, scenic plane rides, trains, trams, helicopters onto glaciers, and a super comfy hire car. I think we just about did it all! RB are much than a travel agent, they help you to make fabulous memories 🥂 here's to the next adventure.
Karen Eager
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I would like to thank RB collection for arranging a fantastic holiday in Australia, this included flights, hotels, all of which were perfect, excursions, and car hire which enabled us to explore the east coast from Sydney to Brisbane. We felt that RB was on hand should we have a problem which ment that we could relax and fully appreciate Australia. I would happily recommend RB as we felt we received first class service and support.
Roger Leek
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RB Collection provide great service from generating suitable holiday ideas, to putting together great packages and sourcing the best hotels and transportation. We have been using their services for many years and have always had excellent experiences and service - the team are really passionate about what they do and want you to have the best time and create great memories. Looking forward to booking 2026 holidays!
Maria Carradice
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Well priced,superbly planned by RB Travel,our flight to Nice and private car to Monte Carlo brought us to our cruise ship the Siver Spirit.
Having travelled with Silver Seas before we knew what to expect….quality service throughout.
Excellent food,entertainment and comfortable suites secured by Nathan ensured a wonderful 12 day break.
Trips to spectacular coastal resorts,approaches by sea to so many memorable land marks and superb guides meant that the cruise will live long in our memories.
Monaco,Sardinia,Sicily,Malta,Montenegro,Croatia and Slovenia provided wonderful tasters of what the countries have to offer.
The weather was brilliant throughout..RB travel even provided that!
Thank you Nathan for ensuring we got the voyage we wanted,Sam for taking us through all the travel arrangements so simply and professionally and Clare for putting all the paperwork together.
R B Travel come up trumps again!
Sue and Allan Williams
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'We have recently returned from a special trip to Italy to see Andrea Bocelli in Lajatico. Kayleigh organised everything, through a series of phone calls and emails - and it all worked perfectly. We had had a longer trip perfectly planned by Oliver and the team a couple of years ago that had to be cancelled at very short notice due to family bereavement, this was our third attempt to get there. Kayleigh worked extremely hard to find us the ( elusive ) executive tickets we wanted , along with flights from our area and the right hotel and the room with a view. All the transfers worked like clockwork , with Angelo the driver for the concert deserving particular mention - he was wonderful and looked after us so well. A massive thankyou to Kayleigh for working out the perfect package for us, with patience, understanding and in a professional and friendly manner . Tuscany was everything we thought it would be, and more - stunning scenery and peaceful. To see Andrea Bocelli outdoors in the Tuscan countryside was magical, and the hotel Borgo Pignano was truly amazing. There’s so much to love about this place ( too much to write about !) , its location , stunning scenery, the beautiful house and buildings, the vineyards, the first class food. Too many little touches and details to list ! Gigi’s tour of the estate was very much appreciated and fabulous , his passion for the place, the land, the animals, and all the food grown and produced here is very special. World class service from every staff member we encountered without being over bearing. The people that work here are a special power. The lovely lady who runs the bar said she was proud to work here and you can tell , and see exactly why. If you are thinking about a special holiday I can highly recommend the trip, the hotel, the event and of course RB collection . We are normal people who wanted a special once in a lifetime trip and the whole experience exceeded all my expectations . Needless to say, I’m now hoping to go back soon !'
Sue Walker
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We had a fabulous family holiday to Canada. Kayleigh was amazing helping us with an itinerary that factored in some very specific stops! The trip flowed perfectly starting in the East, flying over to the West then taking the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff. The wildlife sightings and scenery throughout the whole trip were just incredible. Bears, bald eagles, whales and sea otters were the wildlife highlights. RB Collection were great to partner with, incredible customer service helping us achieve a very special family holiday full of incredible memories.