THE ALGARVE PORTUGAL 2020 TIPS AND SECRETS - Things You Might Not Know

THE ALGARVE PORTUGAL 2020 TIPS AND SECRETS - Things You Might Not Know if this is your first visit to Portugal or The Algarve. We tell you a few insider tips of things that are not that obvious. Making withdrawals from ATM Bank Machines in Portugal, the "Bill it to you in Euros Scam", We love sending postcards to our Grandchildren, how do you buy a stamp and where do you get stamps in Portugal.
Car rental is so popular in The Algarve and it is possible to find cheap deals on car rentals, but what about car insurance, we explain what you need to know and how to save money.
The car rental agency we use in The Algarve from Faro Airport is Auto Algarve
Have a great vacation holiday in The Algarve and thanks for watching.
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[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Ty for sharing the tips what a wonderful place sledgehammered that like button and a enjoyed watch stay awesome be blessed

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We do appreciate your support and enthusiasm!! it's infectious (in a good way)!!! Have an awesome weekend!

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement your welcome friends

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing the good things you come across.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you like them! have a great weekend Cheers 🍻🌺

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Some great tips there Norm & Tina. Great video 👍 Trev

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We figured some of these points took us a while to learn, so we wanted to pass these along, have a great weekend Trev!

[@Bertil_Lundin]

Thanks Tina & Norm for sharing your Algarve tips and secrets! Have a good day! // Bertil.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Bertil we thought we could pass on some tips to future travellers to The Algarve.

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

We’re loveing albuferia two days touring other areas love it

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s great glad you are having a nice time Dawn Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

Thumbs up ere' guys, very useful to share information - anything to save money + sharing the tips - many thanks for sharing the info :)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you for visiting us, it has taken us a few trips here 🇵🇹 to learn "the ropes", I'm sure you have many great tips about Spain 🇪🇸

[@thekingstone8632]

Hello Norman and Tina found your video facinating and very informative thank you xxxShaz

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW glad you enjoyed it hope you had a great day 👍🍷😎

[@joesheals2849]

Hi

[@jimjensen9139]

That was excellent information and video examples. Thank you!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@moodyblooms]

Great info Tina and Norm! Costco is the best for car rentals indeed!! Very cool grocery store!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we love the grocery stores and you can eat in them too very cheaply and great food TFW have a great day 👍🍷🌺

[@joesheals2849]

Hi

[@babykukla]

A very helpful video! Thank you. I will bookmark this vlog for later when I am traveling.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW glad you liked it have a great Sunday 👍🍷

[@joesheals2849]

Hi

[@AgionOros]

Great tips my friends, very helpful video.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching and glad you liked it enjoy your week 👍🍺😎

[@SergeCousineau]

Good morning Tina and Norman You still have beautiful weather out there . You seem to be quite happy and in shape ...must be fun to drive that tiny car 🚗 along the coastline does it have A/C ? It would be funny to find laundry machine outside like that in Canada ...Lol! 😂...quite unusual! 😮. Very useful tips once again for people traveling to Portugal 🇵🇹 Another nice video well done my friends ! Hope all the best for the rest of your stay Vos amies Hélène et Serge 👩‍❤️‍👨

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you Serge, we are having a great time a few overcast days but the blue sky has come back today 20°C today feels warmer though, the car couldn't be much smaller, does have a/c we used that today and a back up camera!! Have a great weekend Serge, say hi to Helene!! 🚗👍😎

[@martymendes1]

Thank you for the great tips. I would add that diesel is quite a bit less than gasoline in Portugal. Diesel car rentals are more expensive but might be worth it if you're doing significant mileage. Also, some credit cards don't charge the additional 2.5% foreign conversion charges that most do. In Canada, Rogers and Home Trust, along with a few others, offer such credit cards . Cheers and thanks again : )

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You have to be very careful about diesel and gasoline in Portugal as the names are very similar, it's not the credit card that charges but the point of sale conversion, just have the charge made in your home currency. Thanks so much for watching and commenting have a great weekend.

[@DowntheWrabbitHole]

Very helpful video. I don't have Portugal on my horizon anytime soon, but hopefully one day, and when I do, I'll be prepared! :)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW it’s a great place to visit hope it’s not too cold with you ATB Cheers 👍🍷🍺

[@OurDaysOut]

Great tips Guys. Thank you and have fun.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much, sun has come back blue skies today and gorgeous

[@LuckyDawgProductions]

Great info and tips, Norm & Tina. Sounds like a good rate for the car rental. The outside laundry was cool. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your time in Portugal. Cheers.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Bob and Sue TFW we are having a great time here some lovely warm days and great cheap beer and wine Cheers Norm and Tina 🍷🍺👍

[@NuraNURA]

Thanks for sharing this amazing and interesting useful video, dear friend 👍👍👍 Wish you have a great weekend dear friends 💛👌

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you for visiting us and we wish you a great weekend. ☀️😎😎👍

[@tandoorandfrykitchen]

Great info and tips. Very nice video my dear friend. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day. Big like 47.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW we are glad you liked it , enjoy your day 👍😎

[@SilviaJungAra]

Brilliant tips for future tourists who are planning to visit Portugal. I will be visiting Italy this year and I'm a little nervous about it. Thanks for sharing these awesome tips. God bless and keep safe!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW some of the tips might be similar in Italy enjoy your trip 👍🍷🌺

[@KatkarzynaM]

Thank you for the great content! We're going to stay on the outskirts of Albufeira for a month in Dec/Jan with our two year old so getting a lot out of your videos. Loads of practical tips that we haven't found anywhere else. You're an inspiration so keep filming!💪 And hope we bump into each other somewhere in Algarve this winter 😊 All the best

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! we hope you have a wonderful time and your two year old has fun on the beach 🏖 There is a little train 🚂 that runs around Albufeira maybe check it out someone will have fun 🤩 Have a great week Cheers 🍷🇵🇹🍺🇨🇦

[@terehauhoatua]

Very good. Congratulations on a job well done. I like (👍). Happy weekend.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW glad you enjoyed it we are having a great time enjoy your weekend 👍🍷

[@NGUYỄNSƠNMIỀNTÂYVlog]

hello dear friend share too very nice a super awesome video, thank you wish you have lots of fun good happy happy successful

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you we are glad you watched our video, have a good day!

[@cmblogss]

Hello lovely couple. Very nice tips for couple and travellers. Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much for watching, have a great weekend.

[@auslike4844]

Dear friends ! Amazing video! with very interesting car 🚘 I love that ! Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend! big like👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for visiting us we appreciate that! Have a great weekend. 👍👍😀😀

[@PuriandSue]

That toyota Aygo is super cute, great for both of you! I think it is another kind of travel experience driving around new cities. Wow that's pretty cool they have a laundry next to the groceries. My first time hearing about stamp machines, that's really cool and good you don't have to go over the counter to get them. Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday there at Algarve!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you for watching and commenting, the Toyota has been fun to drive. We still send postcards to our Grandchildren so always on the lookout for stamps! Have a great week.

[@ItzEnouch]

amazing and interesting useful video thanks for the sharig dear 👍👍👍

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW we are glad you enjoyed it enjoy your weekend 👍🚘🌺

[@svgilkog8181]

Thank you for the tips. Question : The maximum number of days for car insurance covered by a credit card is usually 30 days. If you want to extend the coverage beyond that period, you might need to have a few days without a car and then rent again to continue the coverage?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Cheers 🇨🇦🍷🇵🇹

[@StevesWeekender]

Some very useful tips Norm and Tina, that $E200 max withdrawal is quite a surprise, and cute little Toyota too, cheers, Steve :)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Steve the money limit surprised us too , the car is great fun 🚘 Cheers enjoy your weekend 👍🍺🍷

[@annwell]

i love the design of that super cute car! thank you so much for the tips! and some pieces advice for us!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The car is so cute, we could only get two carry on suitcases in the trunk!! We love driving it and parking is a breeze. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@newarklibertyinternational2000]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW glad you enjoyed it have a great weekend 👍🍺😎

[@newarklibertyinternational2000]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Have a great weekend also!

[@JenShea]

Olá Tina and Norm. Love the Toyota. I drive a Mazda2, even in our snowy Ottawa winters... I love small cars. I used to drive a bit further away to buy my petrol at Intermarche. Definitely a lot less expensive... and I too got a kick out of the drive up laundry machines. Such an interesting concept. The house I rented for 3 months had a washing machine so the only time I used a laundromat (lavanderia) was when I washed all the sheets and towels the day before I left... I wanted them all nice and dry and the house only had a small washing machine... (which was fine by me!). Great tips, especially with the Multibancos. I felt the exact same as you. €200 max!! It was annoying because you pay more bank fees. I only bought stamps once in 3 months and I just went in to the teller, inside Obidos. Speaking of Obidos, are you planning on exploring outside the Algarve? I lived near Peniche, about 20 minutes from Óbidos (castelo) and I had a car 🚙, so drove down to the Algarve twice. Once in early December and once in early February (as a matter fact Facebook has reminded me I was there at this time of year). If you haven’t been up to Óbidos, I think you two would love it! It’s a wonderful walled town. My Portuguese teacher had group classes their weekly so I was at the castle every week and of course when I had friends and family visit I had to take them to Óbidos. Just want to say Obrigada too. Thoroughly enjoyed this one! 🤗

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Jen thanks for the lovely comment we won’t be getting to Obidos this time that’s quite the way from here. We are looking at a possible 3 month stay next year looking for a 2 bed app or house to rent. Glad you are enjoying our videos and have a great day 👍🍷🍺

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

What??!? I was amazed at the outdoor laundry at the grocery store :) ~ Diana

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Us too but what a great idea wash while you shop Oh and you can eat there too😋TFW have a great weekend 👍🍷🌺

[@sanvishvlogs2686]

I'm glad to be in ur channel u guy r so inspiring. stay blessed aways thnx for share& thumbs up .new friend here.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW and welcome to our channel enjoy your Sunday 👍😎

[@joesheals2849]

Hi

[@monicasam604]

Hello Norm & Tina, what is your car rental agency name? And it is at the Faro airport? I understand the parking situation is challenging in Lisbon, is it better in Faro? I am visiting in November and hope the temperature is mild. Seems like it could rain a bit 😬

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We aren’t recommending any car places Monica due to Covid prices have shot up and cars harder to get , there are many based at the airport just Google them good luck 😎🚗

[@bestirishmusic5375]

Hi Again Norm and Tina. Great hints for future travellers . We have those outdoors laundry machines in Ireland also. Hope to get back to the Algarve by Oct/Nov but only if its totally safe to do so.Take care good people. 🍹🍺

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was a novelty for us to see the outdoor laundry as in Canada winter would freeze them, makes a lot of sense though and Ireland has them too great to learn new things. We hear Portugal 🇵🇹 is opening it’s border soon but we have doubts about being able to travel there in January or February. We hope you can travel there this Autumn, our borders remain closed at least until the middle of June. Stay safe and well 😎😎🍻

[@lauraborgmann8285]

Hi folks love your videos, A few questions. Did you rent car before landing in Lisbon? Is there place that lists all the lodging rentals? Are you able to convert phone? 1st time visitors to Portugal make lots of mistakes but you 2 are crossing off the screw ups that will help. THANKS

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you, we rent a car from the same agency each time in the Algarve, so we fly into Faro Airport and pick the car up there. We look at Booking.com, AirBnB, VRBO and Expedia for rentals, a lot of hotels in The Algarve are apartment hotels either studios or one bedroom. In Albufeira shopping mall there was a temporary booth selling SIM cards quite cheaply for data and calls. Hope you have a great time, it’s easier than you think.

[@FontedaPipaPortugueseFarmLife]

Good little video guys, first time viewing. we also refuse the conversion when removing money but we also have a PT bank account here. We live in Central Portugal and always too buy on the farm to visit that far south. We have not long started our KZbin channel about life on our farm, look forward to watching some more of yours. obrigado e ate logo!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It’s great to “meet” you on KZbin, thanks for watching our video. We have travelled to quite a few places in Portugal 🇵🇹 unfortunately it might be a long time before we can return. We will check out your channel.

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Well it is 2022 now and there are a few changes- everywhere 😂! Petrol is dearer. 👀! My husband thought we might try two months next Feb/March or March/April. I'd like to drive to Portugal- that's a holiday all on it's own. We will see - closer to the time what's the best option. About the cards- and buying stamps. Don't know if Canada has this site: I use a card site, add a pic or two I've taken on holiday and send it via the post. Used this in France in 2019. Worked like a charm. Stamps automatically 'embossed' on the envelope and payment online. Thing is, the postage is local ( Country of origin) so it appears to come from your own place of residence- and delivered in a flash. Such a wonderful service. And the pictures you send in lieu of a postcard- is of actual sights you've seen. Anyway, just thought I'd mention this new possibility. Bet you didn't expect this 'blast from your past video'. Happy days. 💖 👍 🇳🇿 🙋‍♀️ 🇳🇱 🤩

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That sounds awesome great idea about the cards and stamps always great to hear new things thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷🇳🇱🇨🇦🍺

[@69TheAlexis]

Great video! From which provider did you rent your car? Is it possible to get it in Lisbon and leave it in Lagos/Faro (different location from pick-up spot)? Take care guys and thanks for the tips!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Can’t remember the exact name they are in the Algarve, not sure 🤔 if you rent then drop off at different location. You could get the train 🚆 then rent in Faro 🧐Cheers 🇵🇹 🍷🇨🇦🍺

[@Terry.W]

Fascinating facts ...thanks..

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Terry hope our facts help people when they visit , TFW hope you are enjoying a great weekend Cheers Norm and Tina 👍🍺

[@mariagoncalves6974]

Love it 😍 Thank you

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You're welcome 😊

[@janyshendrickson3833]

When you said Jumbo went away, I was shocked 😳 But, a little research into what happened to the Jumbo chain of stores informed me that Auchan and Jumbo are one-in-the-same. Whew! Obviously, we are huge fans of the Jumbo hypermarkets. Whenever we stayed in Carvoeiro or Vilamoura we always did a bit of a shop and gased up in either Lagoa or Portimão. Prices were great and it was super convenient. My secret guilty pleasure grocery store was the Apolónia Supermercados.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW yes great grocery stores , we also like Aldi they get some great stuff. We like Pingo Doce for the cheap meals and awesome Pizza 🍕 with wine🍷🍺Stay safe and keep well Cheers 🍷🙂🌺

[@drkirtilokhande]

Very nice sharing

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you for watching have a great day 👍🍺😎

[@joesheals2849]

Hi

[@JeremySmithOfNewScotland]

Thanks for the tips, interesting that the POS system doing the conversion for you. Pays to know these things in advance

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW some of these things are really handy to know if you haven’t been to Portugal have a great day 👍🍷😎

[@chasharper]

Great tips my friends to help others save money. That is a crazy small toyota first time I seen one like that . Great share my friends have a fun time big like 42 as always wishing you both a wonderful weekend. 👍😎 That is neat little Aygo . Wow so strange only 200 euros a day hard on tourist shopping but great for locals I guess.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Chris TFW the car 🚘 is a lot of fun and easy to park and easy on ⛽️ gas enjoy your weekend 👍🍺😎

[@jinc3668]

Hello, do you mind to tell where you get the car hire ? What is the car rental company’s name ? We are going to Lagos in 2 weeks, hired a car with Avis, but there are many negative reviews about them. And the car we hired is an electric as I don’t know how to drive a manual car. Obviously in Europe it is very common to drive manual cars, but not in the U.S. would appreciate your input. Thanks ☺️

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sorry we havent rented a car since 2020 and can’t recommend anyone, if you don’t fancy electric you can get automatic but will cost more good luck🍷 🇵🇹 🙂🍻

[@SwittyKiwi]

PT is such a beautiful country. We watched this video twice, it's so inspirational and triggers travel dreams in us. Thanks so much for sharing. - ✨ *Your Awesome Friends at The S'witty Kiwi Show* 💝

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW glad you enjoyed it have a great weekend Cheers 🍷👍🍺

[@patriciabee4690]

I found this a wonderful content video. Do you plan on exploring other parts of the country? Also have you found other people to socialize with? Best wishes.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good Morning, in the past we have been to Porto, Lisbon & Cascais on this trip we are just in The Algarve. We have found this hotel in the first two weeks to have very few guests.

[@edubermudez]

Happy Weeknd my dear couple 🤓😁💕👍🍻

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Happy weekend edu, great to hear from you! 😎😎👍💕

[@allanbarry6957]

Thank you for the tips. Would you be willing to give the name of the car rental company at Faro airport that you have had good experience with? Thanks in advance.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

There have been so many changes due to Covid with huge price increases and shortages we aren’t comfortable recommending anyone Allan Cheers ☕️🇵🇹🇨🇦

[@dianparrotta2118]

Did you notice Problems with bathrooms in Portugal? For example not too many beachside public bathrooms or maybe smelly hotel sewage smells coming from toilet or drains?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We actually haven’t used many public toilets , if we are out for lunch we use the cafe or restaurant that we are eating in , the places we stay in are very modern no problems Cheers 🍷🇵🇹🇨🇦🍺

[@davidzurc1]

Yes Jumbo was the store name! which belong to Auchan the Group(chain of supermarkets) since day one! a while ago they dropped the name Jumbo and now it's just called Auchan, but same store! The ATM Machines in Portugal have alot of other functionalities, you can do alot of things, you can pay your taxes, your bills, pay for fishing and hunting license, transports system, activate Via Verde for the highway etc..etc! Portugal may be small but gives a big punch!!Thank me later! 👍

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW wow you can do a lot at those ATM machines , plus we think it’s so cool to do Laundry while you grocery shop Have a great week Cheers 👍🍷🍺

[@BoldandGraceful]

Fantastic tips !!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW glad you liked the tips we hope they might help new visitors to Portugal 🇵🇹 👍🍷🌺

[@bearsandbutters]

Hey Tina and Norm!!! That's so awesome you got a rental car for only 12 Euros a day.. that sounds like an amazing deal! We always rent cars when we travel as well.. Through Costco.. They have good deals! That's too cool, they have a laundrymat in the grocery store parking lot. What a novel idea! That's interesting you can only get 200 Euros from the ATM at a time. But makes sense for bank fraud!! That's great they have stamp machine to make sending postcards easier! That was funny when Norm said "You need lots of money if you are married to Tina" LOLOL!! Glad to know Norm is the money bags between the two of you!! LOL Great video and lots of love to you both.. have a great day!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good Morning Bears & Butters from a very sunny blue sky Portugal 🇵🇹Thanks for stopping by and leaving a great comment. We have seen Costco has rental car deals but never used them we should check them out for next time. We are always looking for that little joke in our videos put some fun into our movies, it doesn't always work!! The laundry machines outside grocery stores is a great take on a laundromat, put the machines where the people are. Have a wonderful Sunday. ☀️😎😎

[@realticupisicu]

What is the withdrawal fee per transaction the ATMs are charging for non- Portuguese cards?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are not sure.

[@aliceupton6810]

My wife and I are going to Albuferia next Jan - Feb we are from Edmonton. I've been checking car rental rates and they don't compare to the rate you got. Who do you rent your car from and how do we contact him so that we can get that rate?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Things have changed so much with Covid , that we don’t feel happy recommending anyone cars are harder to get and prices have gone through the roof 😱 we hope you understand have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🇵🇹🌻🍺

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Unusual for find a good car rental abroad and at 12 euros a day, that is good value, so good to find one. An ideal car for getting around and to be honest, for the two of you, all you want. 400 euros a day would do me to be honest and I think, regarding fraud, it is maybe a good idea. Good to hear a few tips from people in the know, cheers Alan

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Alan TFW the 🚘 car is perfect for the two of us have a great week 👍🍷🍺

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

What a bargain nice toyota all laundry should be outdoors ,the air in laundromats is terrible great idea thanks for the great tips have a super weekend

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes you are correct the fumes can be strong have a great weekend.👍🍷

[@DealWithIt71]

Very convenient,do laundry and shopping at the same time

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW it’s it a great idea enjoy your day 👍😎

[@TripReviews]

Interesting video. That is a cheap car rental, about 18 Cdn $’s. Any issues driving in the Algarve?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No not really, you should get an International Driving Permit the CAA issues them, it is the law in Portugal but we hear of many who don't bother. Brush up on your roundabout (traffic circle) technique there are many at virtually every intersection. 🚗Thanks for watching we appreciate it.

[@TripReviews]

That is interesting about the international drivers licence. I’ll bet not many have thought of that. Oh yeah, plenty of round abouts! That must be challenging to a North American driver! Myself, I unfortunately don’t drive anymore due to now being legally blind, but I still do hold a drivers licence! The authorities just haven’t taken it away so I get driven everywhere. So I can just picture my wife negotiating the roads in a completely foreign land 🤪. Most of my outdoor videos and photos are taken by point, shoot and hope for the best! I can’t see that digital camera or phone screen at all in the light of day. Indoors I can manage that a little better. 👍

[@lauraborgmann8285]

Did you prerent car at home? Is there a place to check out lodging rentals for each town?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We do pre rent a car at home, just so we can get from the airport to our destination.

[@hollyrichardson9728]

just wondering the name of the car rental place that you get your car from ? We re visiting the Algarve in April. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was Auto Algarve and we pick the car up at the airport no complaints, enjoy your stay here 👍🍷😎Thanks for watching our videos 👍

[@hollyrichardson9728]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thank you fellow Canadians ! .We will be flying in to Faro and staying for a week in Albufeira and planning a road trip for our remaining week. All of your tips have really helped as this is our first trip to Europe so much appreciated.

[@joesheals2849]

Hi

[@TheArtofRVing]

Sporty Seats? Let go of my Aygo ahhhahaha . Outdoor laundry? Wow I learn something new everyday

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Isn’t it great to learn new things , the first time we saw outdoor laundry we couldn’t believe it but thought what a great idea 💡.TFW have a great week 👍🍷🍺

[@DrRchannel71]

fantastic share, like

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW have a wonderful week and Merry Christmas 🍷🙂🎄Cheers 🤗

[@ALDChannel-travel]

Yes, rented car helps to explore the region and save on transfer from airport. Best regards.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW we are really enjoying the freedom we get with the car 🚘 able to go where we want especially on sunny days😎👍🍷

[@PeacefulStreetsMadinah]

Interesting tips for the travelers

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW have a great weekend Cheers 🍺

[@juanpenaloza240]

Very informative video. Who did you rent the car from?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We rented from Auto Algarve , stay safe and keep well Cheers 🍷🙂

[@ernestopolimenineto900]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I cannot seem to find this rental company. Would you please share their website?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@ernestopolimenineto900 We aren’t sure if they are still in business sorry 🌺

[@DatNguyen-gi8pi]

At 7:12 you mention about the currency conversation “from this office ?” , I don’t quite understand what are you talking about, We are from US and plan to visit Algarve after the pandemic is gone.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

What I was saying is about point of sale purchases, either using a credit card or debit card (bank cash card), these are the credit card pin pads or Bank ATM’s. If your credit / debit card is from outside the European Union, these terminals on the lcd screen will offer to do the currency conversion for you, meaning you are buying something for 50 euros, they will bill your credit in converted U.S. dollars or whatever your home currency is, but the conversion rate they use is worse than your home bank because they give you a less competitive exchange rate and add a small fee. So we always refuse that option and press the option to bill our credit / bank card in euros and we let our home bank / credit card provider do the exchange rate in our home country for a better rate. Hope this clears up the point.

[@DatNguyen-gi8pi]

Thanks You, all clear now, hope see you after the pandemic.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@DatNguyen-gi8pi Yes we will be back when it’s all safe to do so , enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🍺🇺🇸🇨🇦🇵🇹

[@Kiran_Canada]

Cute car. That’s what we do mostly rent a car and enjoy the freedom, convenience and privacy

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It's the only way to make the most of a location, we are lucky we found a car rental rep that looks after us here in Portugal, thanks for watching have a great weekend Kiran!

[@anthonypayne1]

Some handy tips there! 👍👍👍

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Anthony TFW we hope it might make it easier for folk visiting Portugal for the first time. Enjoy your weekend 👍🍷🍺

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Wow at $12.00 a day that little vehicle is a beauty. I agree with fact that you can go where you please. I go with Freedom. Yes always check with your credit card companies as some do insurances. Great tips Norm and Tina. Yes Laundry is important too. Yep monies and stamps are important too, but who sends postcards these days 😂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Peter and JoJo we are enjoying the 🚘 car it’s great fun, actually we send postcards to our Grandkids from everywhere we travel 🧳 to and they love getting them . We also get them snow globes and they have a great collection now. Have a fantastic weekend Cheers from Norm and Tina 👍🍷🍺

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

This Is Our Retirement Yes now u understand how much your grand children would appreciate the post cards.

[@PlanetImo]

I got stung by that maximum withdrawal limit on an ATM in Lisbon when I had to pay over 300 euros for a flute service. It didn't occur to me to try again immediately afterwards.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It also happened to us last year so we thought it was a good point to warn people.

[@renatalimarzi]

Very interesting and useful my dear, dear friends! Always a joy following you! Nice weekend and a big embrace from me. Renata

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good Morning Renata, thank you for watching, we are having fun here in Portugal 🇵🇹We hope you have a great weekend!

[@renatalimarzi]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thanks so much my dear friends! See you!

[@garethanthonysmith2291]

It's similar in the.uk as far getting money out of the cash machine ATM when depending on what kind of account.you have you can.only get out £200 or £300 a time

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We were told by locals in Portugal that the limit on ATM withdrawals was to prevent people being forced to take out money against their will as in coercion or criminal activity. Interesting to know the limits in the UK is similar.

[@whirltraveller1350]

Love your videos. We r also retired travellers who live in Calgary. We have two questions for you. Would you again stay at the Luna Solaqua? Can you provide the contact information for the car rental company please? Cheers

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It’s expensive for what it is but a safe good choice for a first time visit. We are cautious about recommending any agency in case you have a bad experience. We are looking forward to future international travel one day.

[@sandrashauls5840]

It’s a very nice car !!!! Tfs have a great weekend!!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Sandra, lots of fun here in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@joesheals2849]

Hi

[@rexgeorg7324]

😎 the more tips the better.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you 😎😎

[@andrecorreia4301]

You should play some golf in Quinta do Lago, nothing tops that in the algarve.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks we have heard that the golf 🏌️courses are wonderful have a great weekend Cheers 👍🍷🍺

[@andrew-karens-adventures]

Nice tiny car for a lovely couple 👍😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW the car is a lot of fun and easy to park enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🍺👍

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

Im.lovimg thatvlittle car its really nice

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is a cute little car easy to park and fun to drive.

[@PlanetImo]

I used to like Jumbo! There was one in Cascais that is now called Auchan.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It's still the same store but we thought it was fun to say Jumbo had run away lol We used to get Linda McCartney vegan products from Jumbo, now Auchan is discontinuing this line.

[@AmazingSabah]

we prefer small car as well to rent whenever we go for travel

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW the other thing is a smaller car takes less ⛽️ gas have a great day 👍🍷🍺

[@buzzbear4682]

May I ask where can I find a rental car in Portugal for 12 euro a day? Planning to drive from Lisbon to Algarve when I go to Portugal?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The car rental agency is in The Algarve and you need to rent it for a month to get €12 a day.

[@thelolguy007]

You guys are great 👏👏👏

[@Sam-gw9qv]

❤❤❤❤❤👍🙏✌ thank you my fellow canadian...

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! hope you have a wonderful day 🍷🍺🌺

[@AlphaTraveler1]

You know, I have a feeling, you guys might move to Portugal one day. LOL. LIKE 61 my friends.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW we do love visiting but love Canada 🇨🇦 too Cheers 👍🍷

[@Joe-yx6uo]

Hello…We will pick up a rental car at Lisbon airport and drive to Lagos area and are wondering about tolls. Do you have any advise?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is a very straight forward route on the toll road from memory we are thinking it might be around 25 Euros 💶 but it gets you there quick thanks for watching have a great week Cheers 🍷🇵🇹🇨🇦🍺

[@Joe-yx6uo]

Thanks for the quick response….just wondering if we should rent transponder for tolls on the A2 or are credit card payments accepted?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@Joe-yx6uo We had the transponder and when we used it , it was billed automatically Cheers 🍷🇵🇹🍺🇨🇦

[@Joe-yx6uo]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thank again for your insight. We have been enjoying your posts and like others who comment we have learned a lot about what to expect in Portugal. Keep up the great videos 🕶

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@Joe-yx6uo Thanks so much we are glad you are enjoying them Cheers 🍷🇵🇹🍺🇨🇦

[@sergiopaulino859]

Jumbo is the same company Auchan , the change of name is due the have their products named as Auchan

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s right but the Jumbo name was a bit of fun! Thanks for watching.

[@PlanetImo]

Ha ha! I vlogged in that very post office!! Hee hee hee! I usually buy stamps from shops that sell post cards.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We do buy at postcard shops but increasingly they are selling books of stamps, we only ever need three, so cool we have both vlogged from there!

[@anagomes7725]

Could you please tell me the name of the car rental? Thanks 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We don’t endorse any car rental company Ana have a nice weekend Cheers 🌺🙂🍷

[@PlanetImo]

Those washing machines look handy.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes they are quite common here, we used the ones at the Albufeira Shopping Centre a few days ago and pretty cheap. That's why we travel with carry on.

[@sebastianjaniak3851]

What company exactly or person U use to rent the car ?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sorry we aren’t recommending any after the pandemic due to increased costs and harder to find cars 🚗🍷🙂

[@robinwild1]

Hi Norm and Tina, if you are in an apartment hotel, do you tip anyone? aIf so, who and how much?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No we don’t tip anyone other than room maid

[@robinwild1]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement thank! What is a range for that tip?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@robinwild1 One or two Euro’s a few times a week.

[@dillsadventureinthephilipp1153]

Thank you for sharing this tips. Your new friend here. Left you a gift 👉🔔☺️

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

TFW and welcome to our channel have a great week 👍🌺

[@LoveFromAzores]

Olá dos Açores, quando voltem a vir aos Açores, ilha Terceira. Gramde abraço..

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

🙂 Muito obrigado, adoraríamos voltar, é um lugar maravilhoso, nos divertimos muito. Tenha um ótimo dia, elogios🍷🍺🌺

[@LoveFromAzores]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement cá estarei à vossa espera, e a minha casa à vossa disposição. Grande abraço ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@LoveFromAzores Muito obrigado, tenham um ótimo fim de semana, Cheers🍷🌺

[@LoveFromAzores]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement obrigado e igualmente 🥂🍻

[@jamesmaher8595]

Well done, Canadians, but what about the best benefits of all i.e. the good weather and cheap cost of living. Boohoo, a negative are the toll charges in the Algarve.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good point! it’s a shame about the tolls but we do love those blue skies and lovely beaches Cheers 🍷🍺🙂

[@connieandbobdavidson1202]

What was the contact info for the car rental? Thanks

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

As it was nearly two years since we rented ,the car rental has become a minefield of costs going up and scarety of cars 🚗 we don’t feel happy recommending anyone hope you understand Cheers 🍷🇵🇹🌺🇨🇦

[@mariagoncalves6974]

Please let me know what’s the name of the place you rent the car 🚘 from I live in Canada 🇨🇦 but I go to Portugal Algarve very often and as you know car rental’s are very expensive Have fun ❤

[@DesmondsDonders]

Wow that is nothing for car rental, great set of tips and advice.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we think it’s a great deal TFW hope you had a great weekend 🍷🍺👍

[@DesmondsDonders]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement We had a great weekend thank you, apart from th -4C temperature LOL

[@RIDDX2010]

What about road tolls, I had a hell of a problem with this

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our car rental agency takes care of it, the car comes with a transponder at no extra cost and we leave a credit card for any tolls