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Patricia Marques

I was born and raised in Barcelona (Spain). I started travelling at a young age, and I acquired the passion for traveling from my parents.

My passion for traveling made me make the decision to get my bachelor`s degree in tourism and hotel management and to become a travel agent expert in Spain.

While growing up and living in different countries, I felt the need to travel, to learn about cultures and ways different of living, to live unique experiences, to talk to locals and discover the world through their eyes, so I decided to make my dream come true and I left for a one-year journey traveling around the world.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I am specialized in custom-made trips, including off the beaten track destinations within Spain & Portugal, including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

I am specialized in family trips, cultural tours, local history trips, honeymoon, luxury trips, private tours with local guides, unique experiences such as flamenco classes or gourmet experiences."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I have been involved in travel my whole life, that’s how I decided to get my degree in Tourism.

After traveling to different countries and having the opportunity to live in the USA and Ireland while I was developing my career, I decided to go back to Spain to undertake a new and exciting challenge in the world of receptive Tourism.

I joined my experience, my passion for my work and travel, and my willingness to show others the best of my country and I became a Travel Expert for Spain, turning my passion into my profession.

I work alongside the traveler as a local friend who has local knowledge about Spain. I connect the traveler with a high-quality service and exclusivity, as well as unique experiences by customizing unforgettable trips. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I have to say that on my one-year trip every minute was unique, from when I was climbing Machu Picchu or diving at the great Coral reef but what was truly unforgettable was one afternoon that I was on Easter Island, and I went climbing the highest mountain in the island. As soon as I reached the top, I was surrounded by volcanoes, inexplicable statues, and the sea, it was nature at its purest.

On that same afternoon I got invited to a local celebration in the back yard of a family from the village. Since I came in trough their door, I felt welcome even though they didn´t know me.
I experienced the true kindness, honesty, happiness, life, and that was the moment when I realized I was learning to see the world from the best way it can been seen, though the eyes of the locals."

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Recent trip reviews for Patricia

50 years and memories of Spain
Spain | Sep 25 - Oct 7, 2023

Steven
Steven B.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
This trip started four months before we eventually landed in Madrid. My personal contact is Patricia and what a gem. She listened and adapted to my many many requests. She was quick to give her expertise and opinions on my decisions to make this a memorable experience. Even one week before she still was reaching out to confirm , by phone our understanding of this involved itinerary. Her selection of guides, Anna, Blanca, and all our drivers were magnificent. This was a 50th anniversary gift... Read more

This trip started four months before we eventually landed in Madrid. My personal contact is Patricia and what a gem. She listened and adapted to my many many requests. She was quick to give her expertise and opinions on my decisions to make this a memorable experience. Even one week before she still was reaching out to confirm , by phone our understanding of this involved itinerary. Her selection of guides, Anna, Blanca, and all our drivers were magnificent. This was a 50th anniversary gift to each other and Patricia made this trip along with every choice a stresses and unforgettable moment of Spain.

Hotel Reviews
CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha
Madrid

We loved the private location off of the street. You fall into a backyard paradise with the outdoor covered breakfast space viewing and listening to the fountain/pool and accompanied with lounging furniture. But the breakfast was so outstanding with eggs made to order and the cappuccino, perfect. The waitstaff was like a 5 star restaurant. Christina, Aveleno at the reception desk always smile and accommodating. But our last night surprise was we decided to just have our dinner meal at the hotel for convenience. WOW! This was our Best meal. The food flavors, presentation, our waiter. It was a 5-star food experience and should Not be overlooked as one of your choices in Madrid

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Christina and Avelno?
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Hotel Gravina 51
Sevilla

Fabulous fabulous fabulous! Beautiful sophisticated immaculate again Boutique with flair. Everyone at the reception desk, Thomas, Rosarioetc and then the breakfast staff just outstanding and there to make your moment better.

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Gorgeous feel with quality of decor.
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Rave reviews for everyone at this hotel
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Everywhere you looked it was clean and fresh
Hotel NH Collection Granada Victoria
Granada

The location was fine but it is a very busy busy intersection that wasn’t our favorite choice. But taxi stand one block away made it perfect for sightseeing and restaurants. The room was dark and the buffet was not at the same level as other hotels. The coffee and cappuccino was just inferior but still didn’t buy Starbucks.

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Boutique smaller staff but more personal attention
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H10 Palacio Colomera
Córdoba

We loved the location but we kept getting lost since the Jewish Quarter is made up of the smallest streets and maze network for both automobiles and people. But the charm the ancient architecture was stimulating. The hotel had an arched gateway with chairs/tables/flowers that you could just sit and people watch. But two other interior spaces were only for guests and they are the gems of the hotel. One, (which we didn’t know) was the smoking area. Beautiful but sorry was smoking space. The other much larger and felt Moorish architecture with Vasquez bigger than life on the walls but perfect for a glass of wine with tapas before dinner.

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Another group of extremely friendly and supportive young staff
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Activity Reviews
Private guided foodies evening tour: Tapas in Malasaña
Private guided foodies evening tour: Tapas in Malasaña
Madrid

We loved the three locations that our English/Spanish guide had chosen. He built upon each location and food/wine experience and we talked a lot about the Spanish style.

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The three locations of variety of hams
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Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Madrid

Every room was special in the design and purpose that it was used during the King and Queen. The story behind how it changed as the leadership changed and what they did with the space.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Can’t remember but another very intelligent and a plethora of facts that we enjoyed. Use him again for any small or personal size group.
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Evening out for flamenco & tapas in Triana Quarter
Evening out for flamenco & tapas in Triana Quarter
Seville

High end performance and so professional done. Our guide said that these where the best of the best that we had seen and very special to hear castinates being played.

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5stars but just performance. The food fell short and was expecting a better experience after a phenomenal Flamenco night.
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We walked
A foodie escape to Sherry Wine Region & Cadiz
A foodie escape to Sherry Wine Region & Cadiz
Spain

I felt that the length of this journey was not up to the advertising of what it offered. The wine sherry was very disappointing because it felt like it lacked any atmosphere where it was abd the speech was very non emotional, too much remote like speech. The sherry was just OK also. Then Cadiz was nothing to do or visit. Just a beach with people. The best part was with our guide where she choose a great beach restaurant away from Cadiz. We watched the wind surfers but the food selection was great along with plenty of wine

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Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Hello Steven,

It was an absolute pleasure assisting you in planning your 50th-anniversary trip to my beautiful country! And also I was so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time, we adapted to all your requests, assisted you with restaurant reservations, and took care of everything to create a stress-free and unforgettable trip!

Patrica is 5 star, above and beyond checking ...
Spain | Aug 30 - Sep 11, 2023

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Pat H.
Kīhei, HI | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

Patrica is 5 star, above and beyond checking in with us

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Sep 13, 2023

Hello Pat,

Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to finally haveyou travelling in Spain with us! I am so greatful to hear that you had a lovely time.
Best regards,
Patricia

I would thoroughly recommend Kim Kim toursEx...
Spain | May 31 - Jun 9, 2023

Lyn
Lyn C.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023
I would thoroughly recommend Kim Kim tours
Expertly planned and executed
All guides were extremely informative and experienced
Great hotels in the best places
They were in contact with us throughout the tour to ensure we were happy and that we did not require anything
We did have one member of our group not well, but we got over that situation
We were never worried about this as we knew Kim Kim was there to help if we needed them
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I would thoroughly recommend Kim Kim tours
Expertly planned and executed
All guides were extremely informative and experienced
Great hotels in the best places
They were in contact with us throughout the tour to ensure we were happy and that we did not require anything
We did have one member of our group not well, but we got over that situation
We were never worried about this as we knew Kim Kim was there to help if we needed them

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Granados 83
Barcelona

Great breakfasts Amazing staff in restaurant Good locations

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H10 Villa de la Reina Boutique Hotel
Madrid

Nice casual bar area where you can feel part of Spain

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Soho Boutique Catedral
Seville

Great location In pedestrian part of town No cara allowed

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Hotel Casa 1800 Granada
Granada

Very authentic hotel Afternoon tea is served complimentary each day Very unique experience

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Activity Reviews
Barcelona private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter & Picasso Museum
Barcelona private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter & Picasso Museum
Barcelona
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Barcelona private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral.
Barcelona private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral.
Barcelona
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Montserrat & Wine
Montserrat & Wine
Barcelona
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Private Guided Tour of the Art Walk & Prado Museum
Private Guided Tour of the Art Walk & Prado Museum
Madrid
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Private driver from Granada to Tarifa port (Ferry to Tangier)
Private driver from Granada to Tarifa port (Ferry to Tangier)
Granada
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Private guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
Private guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
Granada
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Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Madrid

Very informative guide A little too informative in some places

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Evening out for flamenco & tapas in Triana Quarter
Evening out for flamenco & tapas in Triana Quarter
Seville

Took us to some lovely spots Very informative Great night out

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Private guided tour of Seville old Quarter
Private guided tour of Seville old Quarter
Seville

Very good tour

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Seville -  Ronda with winery - Granada
Seville - Ronda with winery - Granada
Spain

Great tour

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Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Jun 19, 2023

Dear Lyn,

Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you all traveling with us in Spain. I was so happy to learn that after the Pandemic you were willing to come and visit my country and rebook your trip! and even happier to learn that it was a fabulous experience!

And now you know you have friends in Spain, and that I will be here ready to help you plan further trips to my beautiful country.

Best regards,
Patricia

This was the first time that I travelled solo...
Spain | May 13 - May 22, 2023

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Frances T.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2023
This was the first time I travelled solo; I was understandably worried; Patricia and her Kimkim team looked after me marvellously! I rate this trip as the best I have had, and I have travelled in groups a fair bit. Read more

This was the first time I travelled solo; I was understandably worried; Patricia and her Kimkim team looked after me marvellously! I rate this trip as the best I have had, and I have travelled in groups a fair bit.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel The Principal
Madrid
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100% exquisite Spanish experience without foreign interference
Hotel Alfonso XIII
Sevilla
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Felt like I was treated and pampered as a royal guest of Alfonso III
Monument Hotel
Barcelona
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Experience the spirit of Barcelona, new with the old, cleverly manicured modern design with features of the old building preserved; fantastic cusine. I love the stay.
Activity Review
Private Guided Tour of the Art Walk & Prado Museum
Private Guided Tour of the Art Walk & Prado Museum
Madrid

Must not miss. I felt fortunate that I was able to learn a lot from my private guide; there is so much to Spain's past, history and art that I was not aware of.

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We were flexible, walking or taking a taxi depending on how we felt.
Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Jun 09, 2023

Dear Frances,

Thank you for yoru kind words, it was a pleasure arranging this trip for you! And we carefully sleceted your hotels, and I am happy to know that you loved them! Also with our guides, and tours. For us is very important that you visit the must do, but also that you get the local approach from our guides, drivers, expereinces.... so that you could dive into our culture, and I am glad we achived it!

Best regadrs,
Patricia

We had awesome assistance every step of the p...
Spain | May 2 - May 7, 2023

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Sandra B.
Madisonville, TX | Reviewed on May 15, 2023
We had awesome assistance every step of the planning and implementation of our trip to Madrid and Barcelona.
The local guides were super. Margit with Walk and eat in Madrid was terrific! Carmen in Madrid was great! Mar in Barcelona was unbelievable! Patricia with YourTripToSpainAndPortugal was so fantastic and available for all our questions before and during the trip!
I would totally recommend going to Spain with the local guides and helpers!
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We had awesome assistance every step of the planning and implementation of our trip to Madrid and Barcelona.
The local guides were super. Margit with Walk and eat in Madrid was terrific! Carmen in Madrid was great! Mar in Barcelona was unbelievable! Patricia with YourTripToSpainAndPortugal was so fantastic and available for all our questions before and during the trip!
I would totally recommend going to Spain with the local guides and helpers!

Hotel Reviews
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid
Madrid

Super, great place to stay. They were so helpful and friendly yet so professional as well. Loved our room for the three of us and the breakfast was so nice.

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Loved every aspect of the hotel!
H10 Art Gallery
Barcelona

Good location. Very accommodating and went out of their way for our needs.

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All nice but the elevator was an issue so we took the stairs most of the time...good exercise!
Activity Reviews
Barcelona private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter & Picasso Museum
Barcelona private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter & Picasso Museum
Barcelona

Carmen was awesome.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
prompt
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on time and helpful
Barcelona private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral.
Barcelona private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral.
Barcelona

Cannot begin to explain the beauty and creativity

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sites!
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answered questions honestly and helpfully
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explained details
Sunset Sailing in Barcelona
Sunset Sailing in Barcelona
Barcelona

The perfect, relaxing end to a few busy days.

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Boqueria market guided tour + cooking workshop
Boqueria market guided tour + cooking workshop
Barcelona

Such a fun activity with the best chef and guide! We were a little apprehensive about who the other "cooks" in the workshop would be, but everyone from many walks of life and countries was courteous and such good company for our cooking and dining experience.

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The chef was super!
Food
CHOCOLATE! but the other food was nice, too
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Evening Wine and Tapas Experience in Malasaña quarter
Evening Wine and Tapas Experience in Malasaña quarter
Madrid

Margit was so great to share with us the area, history and explain all about tapas and the pork i Spain.

Quality of Experience
Margit's personality was so sincere and welcoming.
Food
Really delicious and Margit's explanation of each dish was wonderful and enlightening.
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Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace
Madrid

Carmen did not leave out a single site or explanation of all the history surrounding the areas we walked. Never boring, though, and answered our "why" questions. She is a wonderful people person.

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Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on May 17, 2023

Dear Sandra,
It was an absolute pleasure helping you arrange this wonderful trip for you and your daughters!
We did select our best guides and experiences to make this an unnforgetable trip full of memories.
And we will be here, ready to help you plan another trip to either Spain or Portugal!

Best regards,

Patricia

Our trip was absolutely perfect!
Spain | Apr 10 - Apr 16, 2023

Nicole
Nicole W.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023
Our trip was absolutely perfect! Our guides Isabel, Pilar, Lola, and Mariana were all amazing! They shared great facts and knew the best places to take pictures. Food was great and the hotels we stayed at were very clean and nice. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our anniversary trip, Patricia thought of everything! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Read more

Our trip was absolutely perfect! Our guides Isabel, Pilar, Lola, and Mariana were all amazing! They shared great facts and knew the best places to take pictures. Food was great and the hotels we stayed at were very clean and nice. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our anniversary trip, Patricia thought of everything! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Intur Palacio San Martin
Madrid

My husband and I enjoyed their one-night stay at this hotel, its location was perfect for the tour we had planned that day. The staff was also very friendly, and provided a comprehensive buffet-style breakfast.

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H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

This was one of our favorite hotels during their trip. We loved the laid-back environment, comfortable beds, and amazing breakfast. The location was also perfect for our tours and activities planned in Seville.

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Villa Oniria
Granada

While we had a great stay at this hotel, it was our least favorite of the four. The location was good, but the breakfast was not as comprehensive as the other hotels. This could be because it was the end of our trip and we were tired!

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H10 Villa de la Reina Boutique Hotel
Madrid

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel, particularly because of its proximity to the Prado Museum. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast provided was of high quality!

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Activity Reviews
Private Madrid tapas, interactive blind wine tasting, & history tour
Private Madrid tapas, interactive blind wine tasting, & history tour
Madrid

We enjoyed this activity, particularly the blind wine tasting! It was a very cool experience we were given two red wines, and we blindly had to guess their flavors and what kind of wine they were. Our guide was very knowledgeable! The history tour was great as well, being from the U.S. it was really cool to hear about the history of these old buildings.

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Evening out for flamenco & tapas in Triana Quarter
Evening out for flamenco & tapas in Triana Quarter
Seville

This was one of our favorite experiences on the trip. We highly recommend seeing flamenco dancing in Seville and we appreciated the delicious tapas served after the performance, including snails! Our guide was amazing for this tour.

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Private guided tour of Seville old Quarter
Private guided tour of Seville old Quarter
Seville

We found this tour to be very informative and enjoyed learning about the history of the area. We were impressed with the knowledge of our tour guide and appreciated the pacing of the tour.

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Seville - Ronda - Hiking of El Caminito del Rey - Granada
Seville - Ronda - Hiking of El Caminito del Rey - Granada
Spain

The hiking portion of this activity was a highlight for us and their tour guide was both knowledgeable about the area and made sure to maintain a pace that they could keep up with. He also pointed out good spots for taking pictures and provided information about local wildlife!

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Private guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
Private guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
Granada

We enjoyed this tour and appreciated the extensive history provided by our guide!

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Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Apr 23, 2023

Dear Nicole,

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure for me helping you arrange your 10th anniversary trip to my country!
Also, thank you for metioning our guides work, we work with the best guides at each location, and we love when they really connect with you!
When travelling with is is not all about getting to know the history of the places, but also absorb our culture through the eyes of our local guides.

Nicole, again , if you are willing to travel either to Spain or Portugal in the future, we will be here ready to help you plan another dream trip!

Best regards,
Patricia

My “solo” trip of 6 weeks in Spain was picture perfect!!
Spain | Mar 4 - Apr 13, 2023

Connie
Connie L.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2023
I am 73 and decided to travel to Spain on my own. I had specific plans and wanted some built-in assurances since I had not travelled for a few years. After spending extensive time on the internet I found Kimkim and was put in touch with Patricia in Barcelona. She was so helpful with ideas about how to make the most of my time there and worked around my specific requests that fit with my already partially self-planned trip. Everything went perfectly. I was provided with all the necessary... Read more

I am 73 and decided to travel to Spain on my own. I had specific plans and wanted some built-in assurances since I had not travelled for a few years. After spending extensive time on the internet I found Kimkim and was put in touch with Patricia in Barcelona. She was so helpful with ideas about how to make the most of my time there and worked around my specific requests that fit with my already partially self-planned trip. Everything went perfectly. I was provided with all the necessary vouchers/ tickets beforehand. The driver/ guides were punctual and very helpful. Tour guides were all excellent and they really managed to bring the history of a site to life for me. Patricia was in touch with me every step of the way.

Blanca, my guide in Granada was amazing. I enjoyed my time with Flavio on my tour of his winery. Carmen gave me a great tour of the Seville cathedral, Giraldi tower and Santa Cruz. Driver and guide Alexis, very kind and informative took me to my olive oil mill tour which was sooo interesting and another day to Córdova where I enjoyed a wonderful guided tour of the mosque/cathedral which was amazing. In Barcelona my guided Gaudi tour was amazing and the guide , Laura so enthusiastic. All my guides were superb and I thank them. Each hotel was top notch and I thank Patricia for that.

Thank you to all. Connie

Hotel Review
Casa del Capitel Nazari Hotel
Granada

All my hotels were modern with great breakfasts and in general superb. However I have to say this little place was truly charming with its interesting halls, nooks and crannies all beautifully decorated. Loved my tiny cozy room. Great place.

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Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Apr 17, 2023

Dear Connie,

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure helping you organize your unforgettable experience in Spain!

I had so much fun working with you, and so happy that you wanted not only to travel but also learn everything about my culture, my country... And I am very happy to learn that we have achieved it!

Connie, we will always be here in the future, if you wish to plan a further trip to Spain and/or Portugal.

Best regards,
Patricia

The guides and drivers were amazing. Patrici...
Portugal | Oct 7 - Oct 21, 2022

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barb F.
Hopkins, MN | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

The guides and drivers were amazing. Patricia was always, and easily, accessible both before and during our trip.

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Oct 25, 2022

Hi Barb,
Thank you for your review. It was wonderful talking to you and helping arrange this magnificent trip for you, Ken, Lynn, and Andy!
I will be here ready to help you plan your next trip to Spain this time!

Best regadrs,
Patricia Marqués

Perfect family vacation to Spain
Spain | Jul 27 - Aug 10, 2022

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Lynn U.
Darien, IL | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2022
Patricia and her team planned a perfect 2-week vacation for our family of 5 (2 adults and 1 tween, and 2 teens) that combined fun, education, and relaxation. Our trip took us from Madrid, to the south of Spain, to Costa Brava and ended in Barcelona. Everything was planned to perfection and executed with precision. All of the hotels and tour guides were top notch -- we wouldn't have changed a thing. Patricia and her team answered texts from us whenever we needed some assistance and... Read more

Patricia and her team planned a perfect 2-week vacation for our family of 5 (2 adults and 1 tween, and 2 teens) that combined fun, education, and relaxation. Our trip took us from Madrid, to the south of Spain, to Costa Brava and ended in Barcelona. Everything was planned to perfection and executed with precision. All of the hotels and tour guides were top notch -- we wouldn't have changed a thing. Patricia and her team answered texts from us whenever we needed some assistance and provided great recommendations for restaurants in all of the cities that we toured. We recommend Patricia without reservation and can't wait to return to Spain!

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Oct 10, 2022

Hello Lynn,

Thank you for your message.
I had so much fun organizing this trip for you and your family! It was lovely working with you, and the outcome was a lovely trip with plenty of unforgettable memories!

And I will be here ready to help you plan another trip for your family!

Best regards,
Patricia

Amazing experience & Highly recommended!
Spain | Sep 12 - Sep 23, 2022

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Kelly C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2022
Our experience working with Patricia was AMAZING. Through just a couple conversations and a few emails, she constructed the itinerary and once we approved it, she made all the reservations and arrangements for us. This included hotel reservations, travel arrangements between locations, and tour guides for multiple excursions. Then, once we arrived in country, a local phone was provided by Patricia to be in touch during our trip with any questions or last minute changes. Trip highlights... Read more

Our experience working with Patricia was AMAZING. Through just a couple conversations and a few emails, she constructed the itinerary and once we approved it, she made all the reservations and arrangements for us. This included hotel reservations, travel arrangements between locations, and tour guides for multiple excursions. Then, once we arrived in country, a local phone was provided by Patricia to be in touch during our trip with any questions or last minute changes. Trip highlights include:
- Wonderful guided tour of La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell
- Fun guided tour of Monserrat and two wineries with Marianna of Winenium
- Insanely picturesque room overlooking the cove of Llfranc in Costa Brava
- Incredible guided tour of San Sebastián that included a delicious pintxos tour

And, the award for best tour of the trip goes to Diego who picked us up in San Sebastián, showcased the Basque coastline and Basque history and culture through the course of the day. Included in our day was a stop at Ameztoi, a Txakoli winery with absolutely stunning views from the winery overlooking the ocean.

Hotel Review
Hotel Terramar Llafranc
Llafranc, Girona

Llfranc

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Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Oct 10, 2022

Hello Kelly,

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you, and very easy as we connected very fast, and I knew what you were exactly looking for in this trip!
And it was lovely meeting you in Llafranc, one of my absolute favorite villages on the Coast!
Kelly, now you have a friend in Spain, and I will be here if in the future you are planing another awsome trip to my beautiful country!

Best regards,
Patricia