Firstly consider the clothes that you will be travelling in. These should be lightweight, roomy and comfortable. Buses are often heated or cooled as the season demands, but a pair of tight jeans will start to become uncomfortable after a few hours of sitting still in them, no matter how great they look.

You should also think about the hotels that you will be staying in each evening and whether there are any excursions planned. This may necessitate smart clothing and a capsule wardrobe is a great idea here as it will leave you plenty of space in your luggage but allow you to look stylish each evening.

To make sure that you are as comfortable as possible during your time on the bus itself you should take a travel bag onboard with you. Buses will often have overhead compartments just like planes so you can afford to take a reasonably sized bag on with you. In this bag you should have your toiletry kit so you can freshen up when you stop at any services.

You should also include a light blanket and small pillow, although it is best to check with your travel company when you book as some bus trips provide these to passengers. Those that don’t will not object to you bringing them and you will be pleased you did when you want a nap. A change of clothes is also a good idea for your carry on bag just in case.

Consider bringing snack food and drinks with you in case the length of time between some of the stops is long. Most bus companies do not have a problem with the type of food and drink you bring onboard and some allow you to bring alcohol too, although they ask that you drink it in moderation. You will often find that there is a spirit of camaraderie on a bus trip and people can be found pooling their snacks and having a picnic.

Things to keep you occupied while on your bus trip are also a good idea to include in your travel bag, but remember you do not have to cram everything into it at once. Each evening when you stop you will be able to exchange books from your main luggage and you can also do this with music or games that you have decided to pack as well.

This article is written by Laura Donnovan. She is currently living in Denmark and working for a travel agency for 3 years. She loves to cook, meet her friends and travel all over the world. If you like her tips for bus trips (or as it is called in Denmark bus rejser) you can follow her @LauraDonnovan.

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There are quite a few restaurants, cafés and shops along the promenade overlooking the beach. You will also find several mini supermarkets and a larger one (called Baptista) in Luz.

There are many good water sports facilities on the beach of Luz. You will be able to try out scuba diving, waterskiing, boat trips and much more. If you prefer to stay on the mainland you will be happy to know that there are a two great and well known golf resorts within a ten minute drive from Luz. The Boavista and Palmares courses make Praia da Luz an ideal base for golfers in Portugal.

Praia da Luz beach, Algarve, Portugal by MamaPyjama

It is really easy to see why Luz is so popular among tourists. The town has practically everything you need. Everything is very close at hand when staying in Luz. Therefore it is also a great family resort as you don’t really need to travel very far.

If you choose to explore other areas of the Algarve coast you will have an excellent starting point in Luz. Luz is only a very short drive (10 minutes) from the larger city Lagos. In Lagos you will find numerous dining opportunities (including a Michelin starred restaurant!) and also a weekly market as well as a large selection of shops.

Other points of interest near Luz are the two large shopping centers in the area (one of them is one of the largest shopping centers in Europe). You will also find that the ZOO near Lagos is a great idea if you have children. The ZOO is only a short drive away from Luz.

The holiday resorts on the Algarve coast normally close up at the end of the season but on Praia da Luz they will remain open all the year round because of the large amount of English people staying there year round. Note that you probably will find the opening hours are much reduced if you visit Luz during the off season.

If you want to experience Portugal it would be a great idea to rent a holiday villa. There are many holiday villas in Portugal in Portugal and you can find many online.

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