Paula Adams
I grew up in a very small rural town called, Humpty Doo which is 30 minutes outside of the city of Darwin, in the Northern Territory. I lived the true outback life with wallabies jumping in my backyard, waking up to kookaburra’s laughing, and going hunting for food with my family. I moved to the United States in 1996 and began my travel agent experience working for 2 South Pacific wholesale companies in Los Angeles. I took long hiatus from travel and decided to focus on being a stay home Mom to my 3 beautiful children. I’m married and have lived in the United States for 27 years.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in creating customized itineraries throughout the South Pacific for singles, couples, families, and small groups. I enjoy finding interesting ways for travelers to get to know our destinations by experiencing something different then the norm. So instead of the typical coach city tours, I like to offer something more unique like, a walk with an indigenous guide, a pub crawl through historic pubs, a progressive dinner to the hottest new restaurants or a surfing lesson with a local. My goal is for my clients to make unforgettable memories, romantic moments, family bonding experiences, a chance to meet locals in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have always enjoyed travel from a very young age. My family would drive across Australia during school holidays. Some of our vacations would be driving from Darwin to Western Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, and South Australia. I enjoyed stopping in the small towns like, Kathrine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy and seeing the amazing country of Australia. Those fond memories we made started my love for travel. I look forward to creating these kinds of memories for my clients. When I moved to California I was given the opportunity to work for a Wholesale company selling the South Pacific and I have enjoyed it ever since. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I feel very fortunate to have many unique travel experiences that it’s difficult to just pick one. I’ve kayaked along a beautiful river in Fiji, walked the black sand beach in Auckland, hiked through the Daintree Rainforest, took a helicopter tour of the Great Barrier Reef, climbed the Sydney Harbor bridge, experienced Vivid Sydney, see Tahitian vanilla being harvested on Taha’a, and fed fish from an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora. But my favorite unique experience is swimming with rays, tuna, and sharks in Bora Bora. We started the tour by sailing to the open ocean where our guide threw in ‘bait’ to attract the sharks and rays, you had the option to stay on the boat, or hop in the ocean and swim. Of course, I choose to get the full experience and swim with the ocean life, it was an amazing! Once we were back on the boat, we cruised to the Bora Bora lagoon where we had an amazing lunch, and our tour guide showed us the right way to tie a sarong. He also showed us the intelligences of a tuna fish. Our tour guide would throw bait in the air, and you would see tuna swimming so incredibly fast to catch it as it hit the water. I’ve never seen anything like it before, it was as if they were trained. We then had to opportunity to swim in the Lagoon, or just enjoy the beautiful beach. One of the local ladies showed me how to weave a basket from coconut fronds and I still have it till this day displayed in my home. "
Paula's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Australia is vast in size and offerings, but with 12 days to spend, you have some great options to maximize your time Down Under. First-timers to Australia might focus on the...
Fifteen days in New Zealand allows you to explore the highlights of the North and South islands, including Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, and Queenstown. Take a gastronomy and...
With 17 days in Australia, you can cover three to five regions, ticking off city highlights and exploring the outback and the Great Barrier Reef on a fast-paced highlights trip...
Family itineraries
Ten days in New Zealand is enough to drive the length of either the South Island or the North Island, with plenty of time for national parks, nature reserves, and animal...
Ten days gives your family plenty of time to visit some of Australia's best-known destinations on a classic highlights tour that covers Sydney, Uluru, and the rainforests and...
Fiji is an island destination with year-round appeal: hot sunny weather and inviting white-sand beaches. To make the most of island life, visit during the dry season when the...
Luxury itineraries
Experience the wilderness and wildlife of New Zealand's South Island on this 15-day self-drive itinerary. By day, you'll drive through breathtaking landscapes and embark on...
With 18 days, you can visit at least three regions in Australia. Those keen on culture will appreciate the Indigenous-led experiences of the east and west coasts, while those...
Road trip itineraries
Feel the freedom of the open road as you wind your way along Australia's most iconic coastal drive. This nine-day Aussie itinerary gives you three days on the Great Ocean Road,...
This tour of Australia's east coast is ideal for travelers drawn to the sun and sea. You'll start with a few days in Sydney cruising around the harbor and tasting wines in the...
Get a taste of New Zealand's rich food, wine, and natural wonders on this 20-day adventure. Travel from Auckland to Christchurch, stopping to enjoy food tours and cooking...
Honeymoon itineraries
Recent trip reviews for Paula
Tripof a lifetime to Australia
Australia
|
Feb 11 - Mar 1, 2024
Wow, Anne!! What a fantastic review. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your detailed review and feedback are very much appreciated. It truly enjoyed working with you and planning your family vacation. I loved all the pictures you sent me, too. If you ever plan on visiting another part of the South Pacific, you know who to call. Thank you again and keep in touch!
Cheers,
Paula
Paula at KimKim arranged a great 8 day tour f...
Australia
|
Mar 16 - Mar 23, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, William. I appreciate it greatly.
I'm so happy to hear that you and Janet had a wonderful vacation. Thank you for trusting me in helping you book your trip. Let me know if you plan on traveling to any other South Pacific destination and I will be more than happy to assist you. Take care and keep in touch!
Cheers,
Paula
trip to Australia in February 2024 was am...
Australia
|
Feb 2 - Feb 21, 2024
The guide we had on Kangaroo Island for 2 full days was excellent. I think his name was Sorhan... Read more
Thank you so much Pam & Jim for taking the time to write a wonderful review and sending me some feedback from your trip to Australia. I loved seeing your pictures and I'm so happy you had a memorable vacation. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you plan on visiting New Zealand or any other destination in the South Pacific. Take care and I will keep in touch!
Cheers and thank you again!
~Paula
Fantastic trip to NZ! Highlights were Hobbito...
New Zealand
|
Dec 26 - Jan 6, 2024
Fantastic trip to NZ! Highlights were Hobbiton, Milford Sound, the trans alpine train. Fantastic experience booking with KimKim.
G'day Rahul,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with us. Let reach out to me if you plan on traveling to Australia or anywhere in the South Pacific.
Kind Regards,
Paula
Amazing 2 weeks in New Zealand thanks to Kimkim's Itinerary
New Zealand
|
Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time and writing a review, Burcu. I really appreciate it! I'm so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us, and I look forward to planning your next vacation.
Kind Regards,
Paula