A-List Steven Vigor T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | PORTUGAL AND SPAIN SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Vigor's purview includes the entire Iberian Peninsula. He is an expert at personalizing vacations and scoring upgrades: he's planned an art-and-design-themed stay in Barcelona (complete with access to local studios, pop-up galleries, and a graffiti tour), a private wine tasting through the Douro Valley, a New Year's fireworks extravaganza in Madeira, and a marine-biologist swim with dolphins in the Azores. He and his team have visited every single town in Portugal, giving them encyclopedic knowledge on what's worth seeing and what's not. "Our preference is always to use high-end boutique hotels when available, but we always offer an affordable but very nice guest house depending on budget," Vigor says. In fact, that level of customization follows with all the activities he recommends. "We don't use any large suppliers — and most are very niche in what they offer," he says. "A lot of them don't even have a website!" Additional Specialties: Azores, Madeira, and the Balearic Islands Language(s) Spoken: English, Portuguese, and Spanish Average Daily Spend: $350 per person Trip Planning Fees: None Contact Info: travel@iberian-escapes.com | +351 289 009 580 | Vilamoura, Portugal www.iberian-escapes.com www.facebook.com/IberianEscapes www.instagram.com/iberianescapes Testimonial "Steven specializes in the south west corner of Europe and is very passionate about Spain and Portugal. He has now organized several trips for my wife and me. Each trip has been fantastic. Steven wants you to experience in full these two amazing countries. He takes time to understand your interests, and will send you on a special journey each time that feels unique. We are already discussing our next trip!" - Stuart R. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit