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They're travel journalists, guidebook authors, chefs, sommeliers, historians and deeply connected locals who know their destinations firsthand.
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Why an Ella Advisor?
They know the place. Not second-hand recommendations. Firsthand judgement from someone with deep ties to your destination.
They work for you. Advisors are paid for their time, never for recommending a hotel, restaurant or tour.
They have opinions. Ask what's actually worth the money, where they'd stay, what they'd skip, and what they'd do differently.
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Plan your Lisbon & Azores trip with Sandra
Sandra is a Portuguese travel and fiction writer. Originally from the Azores, and based in Lisbon since 1997, she's the author of several Portugal guidebooks and loves helping others uncover the best local music, independent art, and cinema.
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