Lisbon Itinerary Site

What better to use for a microsite than a holiday itinerary with friends?

Planning a trip can be chaotic with messages flying around about flights, hotels, and where to eat. Since we were taking a friend to Lisbon for a her 40th, I thought it would be much easier if everything was in one place.

A simple website would make it easy for everyone to check plans without scrolling through endless group chats. Having an itinerary at a glance makes everything smoother, whether it’s checking which restaurant we booked, finding out when we needed to be somewhere, or simply getting a feel for what the days would look like.

Getting It Together

Once I decided to make the site, I knew I wanted it to be clean, simple, and quick to build. I used a basic Nextjs template, hosted it on Vercel, and borrowed some code from the summer party project to speed things up. Since I had already gone through a similar process before, I could focus more on the content and layout rather than working through technical challenges. I wanted it to work just as well on a phone as it did on a laptop or tablet, since we’d be using it while walking around the city. I also had a visual idea in mind so didn't need a Figma mockup to play around before getting started.

The whole thing came together in just a few days, and by the time it was done, it felt like a really polished, professional tool.

What It Included

The site was designed to be as user-friendly as possible. Each day had a list of stops with a short summary and a picture to give a quick idea of what to expect. There was a button to expand into a longer explanation for anyone who wanted more details. Having a concise version for scrolling and a more detailed one available on demand kept the site from feeling cluttered while still giving enough information when needed.

Every location had a Google Maps link that opened properly in the app on mobile, making navigation super easy when we were out and about. No copying and pasting addresses, no searching through messages, just one tap to get directions. This was especially helpful when moving between different areas or trying to work out how long we had before our next stop.

For restaurants, I included everything someone might need in one place. There was a Google Maps location, a brief description of the restaurant, booking details, and an image to set the vibe. Having that extra bit of context really helped when deciding where to go next. Sometimes we’d forget exactly what the place looked like or why we picked it, so being able to quickly refresh our memory with a glance was great.

The transport section was just as straightforward. The outgoing section listed all the options we had for getting there, along with rough times so that no one was caught off guard by early departures. The return section kept it simple by just explaining the reverse journey, cutting down on unnecessary details. The whole point was to make it as effortless as possible for everyone to check plans without having to think too much about logistics.

Putting it to use in Lisbon

The site turned out to be incredibly useful from the moment we arrived. Instead of checking multiple messages, we had everything at a glance. It was easy to see where we needed to be and when, and having quick links for navigation saved a lot of hassle. No one had to ask, "Where are we going next?" or "What time is dinner?", it was all just there, clear and accessible.

One of the best parts was how much smoother it made getting around. Having direct Google Maps links meant we could just tap and go without any confusion. We didn’t waste time figuring out addresses or second-guessing locations. It also helped build excitement for the trip itself. Having all the information laid out so visually made everything feel more real before we even got there. We could picture what the days would be like, which made the anticipation even better.

I can definitely see myself doing it again for future holidays. It doesn’t take long to put together, but it makes such a difference in keeping everything organised and stress-free. Having a microsite like this turns an ordinary trip into something a little more special. I've since shared it with other people going to Lisbon to give them an idea of where to go and eat.

View the microsite (and use it if you're going to Lisbon)