Kimkim Trip Reviews for United Kingdom

Justine was great. Entire trip was seamless and exceeded expectations. Hotels were excellent and tours were excellent. The weather allowed us extensive walking in each city. Very happy and would definitely use the Kim Kim team again.
toby

Hotel Reviews

The Yard in Bath

Bath

Great setting with great showers.

Authenticity & Character

cute as

Location

just enough away from the centre to be quiet

Staff

knowledgeable and helpful with directions

Cleanliness & Comfort

great bath towels

The Grand, York

North Yorkshire

Get the breakfast buffet, amazing. Spa was great.

Authenticity & Character

historic and feels like the lux hotel it is

Location

Quiet and close to train station

Staff

proper

Cleanliness & Comfort

robes and slippers

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Bath: Guided Ghost Tour

Bath

great guide

Quality of Experience

guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

animated

Walking Tour of Bath with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide

Bath

great guide, funny. Bob

we had an amazing family trip to the UK and the pre trip experience was great too! the itinerary was excellent with the hotel selections and the guided tours.

Hotel Reviews

The Grand, York

North Yorkshire

2 minute walk from the train station and a short walk into the center of town so a perfect location for exploring and a beautiful hotel. we arrived at 7:30pm and had a delicious dinner in the restaurant which was so perfect after travelling all afternoon and i highly recommend the breakfast buffet. spa area was fine. our rooms were large, spotless and very comfortable. staff was very friendly and helpful. this might have been my favourite hotel of our week.

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The Yard in Bath

Bath

cute, well appointed, great location, friendly staff. we sat in the lounge after dinner the first night playing games, i also enjoyed sitting in the foyer with all the windows with my tea in the morning and a glass of wine at night.

Authenticity & Character

clean and nice simple design choices. lots of greenery in the foyer made for a beautiful entrance

Location

easy walk to the center of town

Staff

friendly, accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

rooms are small but the bathrooms are a good size - we had a huge shower with great water pressure and nice lotions/shampoo etc.

Activity Reviews

The Best of York on Foot

York

our guide Sarah was amazing. we loved this walking tour. small group size is nice and sarah is so knowledgeable, well travelled and well spoken.

Quality of Experience

great to do on our first day to get our bearings and learn so much history - nice to start at 10:30 as the kids were happy to sleep in!

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sarah was amazing

Bath: Guided Ghost Tour

Bath

our guide was fun and very knowledgeable. a fun activity to do after dinner.

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Visit to York Minster

York

self guided tour. was nice to have tickets pre booked and to get in early before the crowds

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Chocolate Bar Making at York Cocoa Works

York

chocolate bar making was a fun activity and the space was great. We preferred the authentic and smaller feel of the venue we visited. Overall, it was a great activity for the family.

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right in town - walked there

Walking Tour of Bath with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide

Bath

The walking tour of Bath with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide was a great way to get to know the city. The guide was informative and entertaining, and we got to see all the major sights. The group tour format allowed us to meet other travelers and share the experience. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bath.

I recently finished The Trip of A Lifetime. It could not have gone any better!
It began with an Orientation Call from Jonathan . He explained how traveling and planning with KIMKIM works, asked questions regarding things I did and didn’t want to do, other personalization goals and budget.
I soon heard from my personal agent, Jane. We had great text conversations. Jane was patient with my endless questions and concerns; I was traveling alone for the first time, my first time international, and my first plane ride in nearly 20 years.
I proudly labeled myself as the anti-tourist, lol. I didn’t want to go near any trite locations that many tourists flock to just because everyone else does.
I wanted Ancient History, I wanted Ancient Religions, I wanted Archeology. Don’t send me to churches, don’t send me to rote performances. I wanted my own desires, not be a stereotype American Tourist.

Jane went to work straight away.

I had one location and specific dates that were mandatory: The British National Dressage Championship, September 14-17. I didn’t care when I went to nor left the UK. Everything built around that event.

Jane would send me ideas, questions, clarifications and I would send her ideas, questions, locations that looked to hold/meet my desires.
Jane was quick to learn me and my tastes, I’m an “odd bird”, lol, and very much an anti-tourist with different goals and expectations.
We clicked very well and spent six months planning my trip.

This was a TRUE bucket list trip.
I have an incurable blood cancer. It is dormant, yet it can become active at any time. This was my one and only time to physically navigate such a trip. I had been tested and scanned and was given the ok by my doctor to make this trip.

I had given Jane a rundown of my medical conditions and the limitations they impose on my strength, stamina, functions, etc..
She seamlessly worked assistance and help into every movement, hotel, travel and train.

The end result was a magnificent trip! Eleven cities in 30 days. Plus two days, one each way, of long distance travel.
I was supported, pampered and celebrated everywhere I went.
Jane, and her co-worker Flore were with me daily while I was actively traveling. We texted at least twice a day and I reported in daily to keep Jane and Flore apprised of my health(cancer).
They were on top of everything behind the scenes as well - there was a particular chain of hotels that my body found uncomfortable. Jane found an alternative option and we made the change. Flore discovered there was going to be a Train Strike that was going to impact my plans, so they found out more, made plan changes, asked me if I wanted to go with the pivot and we pivoted. Seamlessly. The whole trip was that simple; they handled every little detail and it put NO stress on me.
Jane, and Flore, also went above and beyond!
In one city I got digestively sick. I let Jane know I was cancelling an outing bc I was just too sick to leave the hotel. She checked in with me a number of times. There was once when I didn’t reply back in my normally swift manner, so Jane called the Reception/front desk and ask them to come to my room and check on me. Awww.
I wanted Ancient History - I got Roman, Celt, Pict, and more. I wanted Ancient Religion - Jane found a very Ancient Druid Worship site that dated back to 4,000 bc.
Yes. You read that correctly. That site was approximately 6,023 years only when I experienced it. It doesn’t get much older than that!
More Ancient History: I got to spend one night in a Castle, turned boutique hotel, built in 1380 ad.
Ancient archeology - one location had an active archeological dig site going on!
I even got to experience an archeological find I had seen discovered on The tv show called Time Team. All I knew of the day was I would be having a Private Guided Tour of an Ancient Roman city.
It was in the car ride over that the guides and I realized the destination was That One. I was fan-girling the entire drive over and the hours we were there. Other than a group of school children, I had the whole location to myself. BLISS. One of the guides even carried my phone and took candids as I walked along with the other guide. It turned out, as we said our goodbyes at my hotel, that they really enjoyed the day as well. They loved that I was so engaged, knew so many (few, really ) things, and wanted to learn so very much more.
And just how did it come about that I had such a glorious day? Jane. Jane found it - based on her knowledge of the UK and her knowledge about me.
I saw so many exciting things and places in 30 days, this day still shines brighter than the rest.
So
If you are of a mind to travel, KIMKIM is the only way to go.
Jane, and Flore, took my ideas and wants and needs, plugged in my sizable budget (see True Bucket List) and aligned them together for a breathtakingly beautiful and fantasmagorical experience.
I’d share more pictures here, yet I’ve 2,000 photos to search through - each a memory to delight in over and over.
Point being - I was listened to and made plans with a True Professional Travel Planner.
If I get to travel again, no matter the destination, I will always and only plan via KIMKIM.

Activity Reviews

London Globe Theatre Tour

London

To be in a small group of 8 gave lots of time to really hear and understand, ask questions and still absorb the ambiance.

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London Globe Theatre Performance

London

It was so fun! The play, by William Shakespeare , is titled “As You Like It”. Upon knowing this I researched it and watched a few different movie versions. This allowed me to enjoy what was happening without wondering what the plot was; this turned out to be ideal.

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Private transfer to your accommodation. Then check-in or bag-drop

Stoke on trent

My Travel Planner, Jane, made plans for this amenity at every location and stop for all 30 days of my trip. I have a medical need that this planning assisted.

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Three hour Tour around the Canal and Loch - Loch Ness with Urquhart Castle included

Inverness

Well, when this close to Loch Ness, you really must go for your trip to be complete, eh? It was a nice, though cold, ride over calm waters and properly narrated by the Captain. Once there, the Castle Ruin is lackluster. Though fully paved, the walkway is nothing BUT steep. I skipped walking the (very small) ruin and instead began the LONG STEEP walkway to the face/shop. I enjoyed the variety and bought some very functional cashmere socks and a very warm hat, both served me well during the remaining weeks of my trip. HOWEVER There is an EVEN STEEPER AND LONGER ascent to climb up to the parking lot and our tour bus. It was beyond exhausting, even for the Healthy people in our group. Yet, I’d have regretted not going - you only get one chance to be there.

Quality of Experience

Better walking path - handrails. Warning the it’s not so much a Castle Ruin as it is a glob of stones.

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Private transfer in town

United Kingdom

It’s always nice to have transport that has had their assignment given in advance.

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Private transfer

Hexham

I enjoyed both the luxury of being cared for as well as the personal interaction with a local person.

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Vindolanda

Hexham

My childlike wonder was alight. Seeing the last day of the active archeological site for the season was so cool. My geek flag flew high!

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Private transfer to your destination

United Kingdom

It is so nice to relax and enjoy the ride and the conversation with your knowledgable and professional driver!

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Private transfer

Cardiff

I can’t say enough about having a caring and professional driver!

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Tickets to Cardiff Castle

Cardiff

My only regret was my inability to climb 170 steps (each way up to and down from) to actually get to the ancient Keep. There is no alternative to the stairs.

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Shrewsbury

I like the pampered feel of someone else getting me to my destination - no stress and the driver is always personable.

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Stonehenge, Cotswold villages, Avebury stone circles & Film Locations (from Bath)

Bath

This was a small group tour (maybe a dozen people) The driver was fantastic, personable, knowledgable and fun.

Quality of Experience

The Avery stone circle.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He was kind to me - I am extra slow due to a bad knee. His narration was fun and geared well to his audience.

Transport

Smooth driving. Clean bus. Well appointed seating.

Thank you Jane for an amazing trip to Scotland. We had a few days and Jane made every one of them special. Her detailed planning and communication was perfect. We felt that "Jane knew us like a friend" as she picked the perfect hotels, activities and food recommendations. We would definitely recommend KimKim for people who are ok executing their own plans with the help of a great planner like Jane.

Due to our local specialists' screw up, the initial hotel planned on for Edinburgh (close in and walk-able to most everything) was replaced by a country club far from the city center. As a result, we ended up spending time and money on taxis.

Edinburgh Castle was interesting and the Afternoon Tea was an amazing experience.

The Highlands bus tour was long. There were mechanical difficulties on the bus so we got canned dialog - we missed out on information/explanation the driver could have given us. The short Loch Ness cruise was informative and fun.

We specifically asked not to include walking tours due to my wife's inability to walk long distances. The only event booked in Glasgow - a walking tour.

We feel like consideration was not given to drive times. We had no time to explore Ambleside or Morton-in-Marsh. We spent the days driving and arrived in Ambleside and Morton-in-Marsh after everything closed, and had to take off early in the morning without seeing anything. Both hotels were lovely.

The London hotel was pretty far away from anything. We did not like this hotel but it served its purpose. Again, the changing of the guard was a 2 hour walking tour - we ended up bowing out of that event.

tl;dr It took 5 iterations to put together our itinerary and still we were not listened to. Would we use kimkim again? Probably not but we did appreciate the overall structure of the planning process.

It would have been nice to have received a text from kimkim during the trip asking how we were doing.

Hotel Review

The White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire

Amazing ambiance and character. Great service and food. Their mattress left a little to be desired.

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Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

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Day trip from Edinburgh to the Loch Ness & A Taste of the Highlands

Edinburgh

Driver had no mic to communicate.

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This is great way to travel in an unfamiliar location, streamlining travel and transfers and using local agents to select lodging and activities

Really thought Mark originally from Australia on the Loch Ness tour was stupendous. Best tour guide ever. Never a dull moment. He was very well informed and kept the long trip exciting.

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The Grand, York

North Yorkshire

Excellent staff and excellent restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Perfect mix of old decor and new modern rooms

Location

Near bus station so we walked

Staff

Friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

We stayed in the new building, and it literally was brand new feeling

The Roseate (ex: The Dunstane Houses)

Edinburgh

Great service and the restaurant food was top-notch. My only complaint was our room was on the fourth floor with no lift. The staff was very helpful to carry up our bags. I would not suggest this for people who do not do stairs They did have a few rooms on the first floor, but still steps to the entrance.

Authenticity & Character

An old mansion. All decor and furniture were authentic from the period.

Location

Great location for quiet from the main city. Small walk to a few restaurants and amenities.

Staff

They gave immediate attention and went above and beyond.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was cleaned daily

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Yorktour Evening Express: Small Group Early Evening Walking Tour

York

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Private transfer to your destination

England

Mark was great! Lots of knowledge and great to chat with.

Afternoon Tea at the Savoy Hotel

London

Elegant and delicious

Quality of Experience

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Everyone was willing to help. Drivers were prompt and knowledgeable

Transport

Knowledge and willingness to chat about places to see

Jane, Flora and a few others on this team listened well to our requests, were solution-minded when last minute group tour changes outside of their control were required and patiently answered our questions mid-trip. They made the overall tour planning a very positive experience.

Hotel Reviews

Wheatlands Lodge Guesthouse (Adults Only)

Windermere,

This Lodge has a beautiful yard and garden, open for the guests to enjoy. It was in walking distance to restaurants and activities in the town of Windermere. Mike and Lynne were gracious hosts and served wonderful breakfasts. We had a very comfortable room with a panoramic view of the backyard and gardens.

Authenticity & Character

Clean and welcoming. Lovely older house but well maintained and up-to-date inside.

Location

In town and off of the main street so it was very quiet.

Staff

Personal interaction with the guests. Lynne and Mike remembered our preferences.

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The Resident Victoria

London

This hotel was really close to Buckingham Palace which made it easy to visit many different places. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Jason and Bianca were especially personable and helpful and had a wonderful attitude every time we saw them. It is an intimate and very quiet hotel off the beaten path. It made for a great home-base for several nights while we explored London.

Authenticity & Character

It is an intimate and very quiet hotel off the beaten path.

Location

Close to many activities and sites. Easy to catch buses and cabs as needed.

Staff

Jason and Bianca were especially personable and helpful and had a wonderful attitude every time we saw them.

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The Grand, York

North Yorkshire

Truly a grand place to stay. The staff were very professional and welcoming. They made it very easy to check in .

Authenticity & Character

It was really a pleasant building and a very clean and spacious room. The bed was very comfortable.

Location

Two blocks from the train station and easy walking distance to the walled city.

Staff

Warmly greeted us and very helpful in getting us settled in. They went out of their way to help celebrate a 70th birthday with a wonderful tray of chocolates.

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Angel's Share Hotel

New Town, Edinburgh

West facing windows and no air flow or air conditioning during a particularly hot spell. A few issues with the plumbing that did not get fully addressed. Street noise and uncomfortable bed were a point of concern.

Location

Close walking distance to castle, museums and even food choices.

Staff

Staff were really friendly and helpful.

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SCENERY AND SPIRES IN ONE DAY From London

London

Too much bus travel and too little time at the sights. Disclaimer: we had to drive from London to get to these locations, when originally, we were supposed to be located in Oxford itself. The locations themselves were interesting and well worth seeing..

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Driver was skilled and the guide was knowledgeable,

Transport

Too cramped and the bus was completely full.

England in One Day - Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford & The Cotswolds

London

Too much bus time, too little destination time. There was definitely too little time in Bath, although the tour guide made a point of walking with just the two of us up to the Circus and the Crescent, with little time to spare! The tour guide was very well-informed. We only had time to go to Shakespeare's school at Stratford upon Avon and didn't get to spend any time seeing the sights of the town itself.

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Driver was very competent. Guide was very informed and we appreciated the effort he made to walk us up to the Circus and the Royal Crescent.

Transport

Just too much driving time in a cramped bus.

Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

A really great way to rest after walking up to the castle on a hot day. Presentation of the tea was so lovely as well as everything tasted great.

Quality of Experience

No waiting line. That day, at least for us, there was flexibility in the time (we arrived a little early).

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Yorktour Evening Express: Small Group Early Evening Walking Tour

York

Lovely tour of York. Shared history in an interesting way. Loved the background info about all the different conquerors and influences on York.

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History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh

Covered so much ground with a very funny and knowledgeable guide. Saw things we wouldn't have known to look for by going on this tour. We would highly recommend this tour as a great groundwork for seeing Edinburgh.

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Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

Edinburgh

Great tour guide! Paul from Scotland via Spain had a wealth of knowledge and he was not afraid to share it. Small bus instead of a full-size bus and a nice group of tourists. Alnwick Castle woodwork was breathtaking as well as the gardens. Holy Island was fascinating but we just didn't have enough time there. There definitely wasn't enough time to walk to the castle itself.

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The morning of the trip we were notified by KimKim that the Holy Island part was cancelled (maybe because of the tide) but our guide adjusted the trip so we were able to make it to both castles.

Transport

It was unseasonably warm and there was no air conditioning or even a fan. Guide/driver tried to adjust but equipment wasn't working.

I chose to work with KimKim travel based on a recommendation from my sister-in-law. Rachel and her team have been wonderful to work with, and helped me to plan a fantastic holiday for my son and mom, who was celebrating her 80th birthday. We loved the choices and locations of our accommodations - it was so easy to get around and explore the various areas in each city we visited. The attention to detail and quick response to our questions and last minute change of plans were handled so smoothly! Thank you, Rachel, for making our first trip to London and Paris unforgettable! We will definitely use KimKim again!

Eleanor made all the arrangements for our travel. Unfortunately, many of our visits were canceled due to the death of the queen. But Eleanor quickly gave suggestions for other adventures. Our tour guides were really great.

This was a last minute decision made for us to go to the UK for the first time. Rachel put together an amazing 9 day trip for us. Especially on such short notice. Then HM the Queen died and Rachel was on vacation. Emily had to reschedule so many of our activities. While we were on our trip Rachel was able to fix a couple of snafus we had. We did not have to stress about anything. They treated us like royalty. We loved every place we went. We cannot thank Rachel and Emily enough for the wonderful 30th anniversary. Absolutely will use again.

Hotel Reviews

Linthwaite House

Windermere

The hotel was clean and nice. The staff was not friendly or welcoming. It was hard to find. Just not a good experience.

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Georgian House Hotel

Pimlico

This hotel was spectacular from the food, staff and room!! Location was fantastic. Room was spacious and luxurious. The staff was so helpful and nice. We arrive at the hotel about 10 AM after flying all night. The staff was amazing and got us to a room after we had breakfast. They will never know how much that meant to us. They were helpful with activities and reservations. So friendly and welcoming.

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Location was perfect to walk to almost everywhere you needed to go.

Staff

See above they were amazing!

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Room was so perfect. I hated to leave.

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Great location. Room was amazing and comfortable. Staff was really nice

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Staff was friendly but not really above and beyond.

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Cameron House

Alexandria

Cannot say enough wonderful things about this place

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Perfect in every way.

Staff

Very welcoming, friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was so comfortable and beautiful

Lygon Arms

Broadway

What a unique experience to stay here. Such a historic place. I would absolutely come and stay here again for a length of time next time.

Authenticity & Character

So much history and well preserved place.

Location

Such a great location to so many different sites and hikes.

Staff

Very helpful

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Hotel du Vin Henley-Upon-Thames

Henley-on-Thames

This is a unique place. It was built as a brewery 300 years ago. Staff was not very knowledgeable or organized. They seemed new and not well trained.

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Not really close to anything. Everything closes down on Sunday evening early.

Staff

Everyone was nice, just new and unorganized. Amanda was really amazing and the gentleman working the restaurant was very personable.

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Glengoyne Distillery

Scotland

We learned a lot and it was a really great experience.

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Exploring London on a Hop On Hop Off Bus

London

It was ok. We really did not learn a lot. So many of the stops were closed due to the Queens death.

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Shard Viewing Platform

London

I was not sure how I would like this, but it turned out to be really fun. The drinks are amazing.

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Westminster Abbey

London

Unable to view because closed. It was beautiful from the outside.

London Eye Fast Track Tickets

London

This was fun. I thought it might be scary but it was air conditioned, thank goodness!! We could see all over London.

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Private tour of The Trossachs National Park

Edinburgh

He was darling.

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Lake Windermere Scenic Cruise

Lake District National Park

I would have like to have more time to explore the docking points. The boat ride was great. Sit inside.

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Private Walking Tour of Oxford

Oxford

George was knowledgeable and engaging. He had so much to tell us about Oxford. We could have probably had a longer tour and not have noticed how fast the time went.

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Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us in England!! We stayed in beautiful places; she recommended great restaurants and things to see and points of interest as we drove to our different destinations. She gave us directions to take the scenic routes which were always spectacular!
Eleanor took care of every detail; she went above and beyond the call of duty! We will always have wonderful memories of this trip!
Thank you, Eleanor, for a fabulous trip!!

Hotel Reviews

The Bradley Hare

Maiden Bradley

The setting is beautiful, lovely gardens to sit and have a drink or eat. The rooms are very spacious and nicely decorated. The staff are very friendly and accommodating!

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The Grand, York

North Yorkshire

Great location, beautiful rooms, friendly staff!

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Linthwaite House

Windermere

Beautiful location, friendly staff and delicious food!

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Lygon Arms

Broadway

Nice rooms, fascinating history, and beautiful outdoor patio.

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The Bird, Bath

Bath

Friendly staff, nice rooms and fun decorations, and good food.

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The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Poundbury

Friendly staff, comfortable rooms, nice location.

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Activity Reviews

Historic York Walking Tour

York

Sarah Cowling did an amazing job showing us around York and giving us the history that goes back thousands of years. She was interesting and welcomed our questions and was able to answer them all!

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York Minster

York

Definitely worth taking the time to go see it. Sarah our guide was great at pointing out things that we would never have seen or known about.

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Hill Top - The Home of Beatrix Potter

United Kingdom

Loved seeing Beatrix Potter's home, filled with her personal things that you see in her drawings. It is a beautiful spot. I can see why she loved living there! The docents where very knowledgeable and had a lot of great stories to tell.

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Windermere Islands Cruise

United Kingdom

Beautiful ride on the lake, I appreciated hearing about the history and points of interest around the lake.

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Oxford University and City Walking Tour

United Kingdom

Edward Taylor was interesting, and very knowledgeable about Oxford and its history. He had a lot of fun stories about the colleges, and buildings around town.

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Blenheim Palace

United Kingdom

Beautiful house and gardens! The docents in the house were able to give us a lot of information about the history of the home and family. Well worth the time to visit!

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Bath Private Tour

Bath

Tony Abbott was an excellent guide. He knew so much about the history of Bath and the architecture of the buildings. We learned a lot!

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The Roman Baths

Bath

It is amazing to see! Plan to spend a lot of time, because there is so much to see and learn. There is so much to learn, it is fascinating!

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Jurassic Coast Scenic Cruise

United Kingdom

It was a beautiful boat ride along the coast. We stopped along the way to learn about the history of some of the coastal towns, which was very interesting.

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Kate was wonderful. Having her a text or call away averted lots of averted frustration. The emergency number was appreciated, as well. I knew that no matter when it was, she knew I was traveling and was there to assist.

Have had great service from Greece, as well.

However, the young couple I have been working with on a trip to Europe in May for my family is not giving me much confidence. Their service doesn’t appear to be up to your standards. They have made it very plan that they are unavailable on weekends and outside of regular weekdays working hours. I will be traveling over three weekends and trouble seems to always strike after 5.

They have a language barrier. I have lots of experience with English as a Second Language folks but I am struggling. I fear I am going to be on my own in Europe in three countries for almost a month with no safety net or the kind of backup and preparatory support Kate provided.

They are in Slovenia. I am going to France, Germany, and Prague. I only speak English and my arrogant American (I try not to be that way! Ask Kate.) ways expect service for the money I invest. I recognize their background in a different culture and hope that my years of teaching cross cultural awareness pay off when I travel. However, if their future business aspirations include service to Americans, they need to soften their touch a bit and plan ahead using their knowledge to benefit travelers who will benefit from that.

For example, they have not mentioned COVID. We will need tests before flying to Europe. More critically, we will need PCR tests in Prague before flying to Bordeaux where we will board a riverboat cruise which they are aware we are booked on. I have no confidence that they have even thought of that. Who knows.. It may not be required by then. However, the cruise line has already asked us to upload vaccine records and forewarned us about the COVID test requirement prior to boarding.