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This Is What Amex Hotel Collection Gets You in Lisbon
The American Express Hotel Collection often sits in the shadow of Fine Hotels + Resorts, but in the right city, it can quietly deliver some excellent value. Lisbon turned out to be one of those cities. Instead of burning a large number of hotel points, we booked a two‑night stay at the DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton using the Amex Hotel Collection through American Express Travel. Here’s exactly what the benefit included, what we paid out of pocket, and why this approach worked so well for this trip. What Is the Amex Hotel Collection? The Amex Hotel Collection is available to eligible American Express cardholders when booking through…
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How We Booked a Trip to Lisbon Using Credit Card Points
Lisbon is one of those cities where using credit card points actually makes sense. Flights are attainable on points without extreme gymnastics, hotel prices stack well with card benefits, and the overall cash costs stay reasonable even after taxes and fees. Here’s exactly how we booked our trip to Lisbon using credit card points — what worked, what cost cash, and why I’d use this same approach again. Booking Flights to Lisbon with Points For airfare, we booked Air France economy using transferable points. We combined points from two programs: All points were transferred to Flying Blue (Air France / KLM) to make the booking. The total cost for two…
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Lisbon in 48 Hours: Vibes, Value, and Crowds
Lisbon is one of those cities that rewards curiosity. It’s walkable, layered with history, and full of small moments that happen between the “must‑see” stops. With just 48 hours, we focused on a mix of iconic sights, neighborhoods worth wandering, and food stops that didn’t require overplanning. Here’s how our two days played out — what felt worth it, what was packed, and what I’d actually repeat on a return trip. Day 1: Iconic Lisbon, at City Pace We started the trip intentionally slow. Lisbon has hills, crowds, and a rhythm that doesn’t reward rushing. Breakfast at Quest set the tone. Great energy, strong coffee, and a relaxed start —…
