Meet the Designers
GET TO KNOW OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM
Our Experience Designers are truly the best in the business when it comes to putting together trips you'll be talking about for years to come. You don't just need to take it from us -- their talents have been touted by leading travel publications including Condé Nast and Travel + Leisure, plus hundreds of life-changed B&R travellers over the decades.
João Carvalho
Regions of Specialty:
Alentejo, Douro Valley, Azores, Madeira, Portuguese Camino
Fuses Arts and Adventure
João is a Lisbon native with a passion for adventure, arts, and finding ways to bring more joy to those around him (and those he's planning trips for!). As a father of two small kids, he's keen to help families and travellers of all ages balance having loads of fun and relaxing in serious luxury. He's been a Butterfield & Robinson guide since 2017 and loves curating authentic and special experiences throughout the Iberian peninsula. Through his extensive network in Portugal, he’ll connect you with the traditions and talents of the country that few get to experience, whether it's a private concert of traditional music, an intimate foodie experience at a chef's home or a stellar bike route through undiscovered bits of wine country.