Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Our guide, Penny, in Delphi was the most amaz...
Greece | Jul 6 - Jul 18, 2026

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Stephen V.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
Our guide, Penny, in Delphi was the most amazing and charming woman. From the beginning to the end, the guide was less a lecture and more of a discussion. She was amazingly knowledgeable not only on the history, but the relationship between the people, cultures, religions, and happenings of ancient Greece to the modern climate. Our travel guide Chris was phenomenally receptive, quick to respond, and brilliantly knowledgeable about our travel plans. He was always so quick to help us out at... Read more

Our guide, Penny, in Delphi was the most amazing and charming woman. From the beginning to the end, the guide was less a lecture and more of a discussion. She was amazingly knowledgeable not only on the history, but the relationship between the people, cultures, religions, and happenings of ancient Greece to the modern climate.

Our travel guide Chris was phenomenally receptive, quick to respond, and brilliantly knowledgeable about our travel plans. He was always so quick to help us out at any point of the day. We were very lucky to have him planning out our trip for us.

Hotel Review
Heliotrope Hotels
Lesvos

Highly recommend. Wonderful staff, wonderful location, wonderful amenities and rooms. Definitely rent a car so you can travel the island and see the other sites, because the hotel is definitely worth staying at.

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Car is a must have to explore the other areas of the island
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Local specialist: Chris Gravas

Great experience-highly recommend!!
Portugal | Jul 19 - Jul 24, 2026

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Melissa Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We wanted to go on vacation and booked our flights only 3 weeks in advance. Diana did an amazing job of putting together a trip for us. We gave her just a few guidelines and she took all of the stress out of planning an international vacation!
We stayed in beautiful hotels in 3 different cities. In Lisbon, Pedro provided an excellent food & wine walking tour. His personality was great and we learned a lot of interesting things about both the food and the city. In Lagos, we had a fun time on...
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We wanted to go on vacation and booked our flights only 3 weeks in advance. Diana did an amazing job of putting together a trip for us. We gave her just a few guidelines and she took all of the stress out of planning an international vacation!
We stayed in beautiful hotels in 3 different cities. In Lisbon, Pedro provided an excellent food & wine walking tour. His personality was great and we learned a lot of interesting things about both the food and the city. In Lagos, we had a fun time on a boat tour exploring the caves. Then in Cascais, Rodrigo took us on an e-bike tour of the city and coastline.
Pepe and our other driver were fantastic as well.
All in all we had an amazing experience in a beautiful country. I would absolutely use Kimkim again.

Local specialist: Diana Mota

Chris + the Kim-Kim app = the easy button
Greece | Jul 6 - Jul 18, 2026

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Kristin B.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We had a great time. Our travel specialist connected us with all the "must-see" items on our list. He coordinated our flights and transfers and made it so easy for us to follow in the kim-kim app. We had great hotel staff, friendly drivers, and excellent guides. Read more

We had a great time. Our travel specialist connected us with all the "must-see" items on our list. He coordinated our flights and transfers and made it so easy for us to follow in the kim-kim app. We had great hotel staff, friendly drivers, and excellent guides.

Hotel Reviews
Skala Hotel
Patmos

Excellent accomodations right where we needed to be!

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Heliotrope Hotels
Lesvos

Excellent hotel, fantastic breakfast and dining menu options, and friendly staff.

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NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Great staff and unique accomodations in the heart of Monastiraki... Close to everywhere we needed to be.

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Activity Reviews
Classic Monastery Tour
Classic Monastery Tour
Patmos

This was a beautiful and emotional experience. I only wished we had more time there!

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Acropolis Of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour
Acropolis Of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour
Athens

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. She managed to guide us to the top without exhaustion for those who were out of shape.

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Local specialist: Chris Gravas

Family vacaction with horse riding tour.
Mongolia | Jul 10 - Jul 23, 2026

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Clemens T.
Germany | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We had a great time in Mongolia. Our guide Khishgee was super nice and very professional, also our driver (Zorgo ?) was a very nice man and driver. The highlight of the trip were the four days horse riding. After we complained after 1.5 days about the route being too close to the street, they changed the route for riding more in remote areas. The horse guide shall in general know that we do not come to Mongolia to do a horse riding tour along a busy country road. All the hotels/Ger Camps we... Read more

We had a great time in Mongolia. Our guide Khishgee was super nice and very professional, also our driver (Zorgo ?) was a very nice man and driver. The highlight of the trip were the four days horse riding. After we complained after 1.5 days about the route being too close to the street, they changed the route for riding more in remote areas. The horse guide shall in general know that we do not come to Mongolia to do a horse riding tour along a busy country road. All the hotels/Ger Camps we stayd were very good and we enjoyed at the end having everytime our own bathrooms attached. The hotel in Karakorum was really good and nice to have after four days without a shower and toilet. Gobi Desert was really nice too and we truly enjoyed that we had expressed the wish that we do not change Camps every night in Gobi but rather stay in one camp for three nights. It meant maybe a little more driving but it was much more relaxed not having to pack and unpack very day. Plus it enabled our teenaged children to skip either a morning or afternoon excursion. The Dream Gobi Ger Camps was a very good camp to stay in. Also the Best Western Hotel in Ulaanbataar was a very nice hotel and top location. Maybe we could have left Ulaanbataar on the second day earlier to avoid more traffic and arrive earlier in the Hustai Ger Camp. Otherwise, we were very lucky during out trip that we only had rain showers in the evening with being in a camp or tent and otherwise, we had dry, warm and sunny days and in Gobi not too hot days.

Hotel Reviews
Gobi Mirage

Very well run Ger camp. Very niche staff, very good food. Nice atmosphere.

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Durvun Berkh

We stayed in little huts not the gers as the huts have bathrooms attached. This was very nice. Absolut top was the food. Very tasty.

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Ikh Khorum luxury ger camp

Really very nice modern hotel. We had rooms in building B which were super nice and large.

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Tent camping

The tent were generally ok, but one tent we used in the first night was not water tight when it rained stronger. We changed tents and the driving then slept in the car which was fine for him.

Hustai Ger camp
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Best Western Premier Tuushin
Ulaanbaatar
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Activity Reviews
Tuvkhun monastery
Tuvkhun monastery
Mongolia

Really worth the drive and the hiking.

Free half day in Ulaanbaatar (self-tour)
Free half day in Ulaanbaatar (self-tour)
Ulaanbaatar

We enjoyed in particular the Chinggis Khan museum. Very well done.

The Gobi Museum of Nature and History
The Gobi Museum of Nature and History
Mongolia

Very good modern museum

Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) - a dinosaur native land
Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) - a dinosaur native land
Mongolia

Really interesting to see the museum, watch the film with the history of the original excursion, and then see the cliffs

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Khavtsgait Petroglyph
Khavtsgait Petroglyph
Mongolia

We found it really interesting to see this and it is a nice little hike.

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Orkhon Waterfall
Orkhon Waterfall
Mongolia

It is quite a drive to the waterfall and then yes nice to see but not spectacular.

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Horse riding (15 - 25 km), arrive in Karakorum
Horse riding (15 - 25 km), arrive in Karakorum
Mongolia

Very nice horse guides. They were very friendly and good people. We were only not so happy with the route they had in mind which was too close to a busy country road but they changed that after we complained. The food was nice, and they catered well for us when we decided not too eat too much meat all the time.

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Local specialist: Crystal Batdorj

Our seven day trip to London with our ten and...
England | Jul 15 - Jul 22, 2026

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Margy N.
Zionsville, IN, USA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
Our seven day trip to London with our ten and eleven year old grandchildren was great!! We had two hiccups and Aleksandra responded right away. Everyday our schedule was laid out for us. We used the tube while in London and had private drivers to and from Heathrow and the Harry Potter Studios. Our tour guide David in London was great! He used to do security for the palace and was assigned to Prince Harry . He had a ton of good stories! Our Beefeater tour guide at the Tower of London was... Read more

Our seven day trip to London with our ten and eleven year old grandchildren was great!! We had two hiccups and Aleksandra responded right away. Everyday our schedule was laid out for us. We used the tube while in London and had private drivers to and from Heathrow and the Harry Potter Studios. Our tour guide David in London was great! He used to do security for the palace and was assigned to Prince Harry . He had a ton of good stories! Our Beefeater tour guide at the Tower of London was really good and engaged the children a lot. We were scheduled at the Natural History Museum but got done early and also went to the Science Museum. Our grandchildren like the Science Museum better. We saw the show Come Alive!! Highly recommend but get the VIP ticket. We were always busy, very little down time. Never waited in any long lines. We stayed at the Marriott Residence Inn in Kingsington in a two bed two bath apartment. Right across the street was Cacciari's Italian Restaurant and they would deliver right to your room. Also we were just blocks away from Earl's Court Tube station and a Tesco.

Hotel Review
Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington
London

This place is a bargain for London. We had two bedrooms, two baths, a small kitchen and a living room with a dining table. They serve a daily breakfast buffet but it is not very English and sort of bland. The place is clean, the staff is attentive and very accommodating. Lots of families stay there. It is a few blocks from the Earl's Court Tube station, a Tesco and Cacciari's Italian restaurant is right across the street. Eat in or they deliver to your room.

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It is starting to look a little tired. It has been updated but I don't know how they keep up.
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Dining room, front desk and luggage attendant were all great. Remembered the kids names.
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Daily maid service was good . It just gets a lot of wear and tear.
Activity Reviews
Arsenal - Emirates Stadium Tour
Arsenal - Emirates Stadium Tour
London

Awesome experience

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Audio guide
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Used the tube
Thames Cruise
Thames Cruise
London
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Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels
London

Awesome Beefeater Tour

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Took the tube
Royal London Tour
Royal London Tour
London

Our guide was great. However 3 hours for the kids was a lot of standing.

Quality of Experience
David was veryngood.
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David was our guide
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We used the tube!
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Our GREECE trip was absolutely FANTASTIC! (Athens, Paros, Milos and Santorini)
Greece | Jul 13 - Jul 24, 2026

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Christa W.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
Our trip was FANTASTIC! All of our guides were absolutely fabulous and every driver was on time (usually early) to pick us up. We especially loved Dora from our Acropolis tour and Katarina from our e-bike tour in Santorini. Really, every guide was FANTASTIC! We loved the catamaran tour in Milos (the captains/guides were great - I know one is named George) and our Greek Cooking class in Paros (so much fun)! We really had so much fun doing everything we planned. We absolutely LOVED Senia... Read more

Our trip was FANTASTIC! All of our guides were absolutely fabulous and every driver was on time (usually early) to pick us up. We especially loved Dora from our Acropolis tour and Katarina from our e-bike tour in Santorini. Really, every guide was FANTASTIC! We loved the catamaran tour in Milos (the captains/guides were great - I know one is named George) and our Greek Cooking class in Paros (so much fun)! We really had so much fun doing everything we planned.

We absolutely LOVED Senia Hotel in Paros. The staff was exceptional, the views and pool amazing, the food and service were top-notch, the location perfect and overall staying there was absolutely fantastic!

We also really loved our hotel in Santorini, Agali Houses. The accommodations were spacious and very nice, we had another amazing view and the location was fantastic. Whew those steps - you really can't be out of shape to climb those! We felt bad for the porters carrying our bags.

We also really liked Niche hotel in Athens. The rooftop was great, location perfect and the breakfast was one of our favorites of all the hotels we stayed at. The only negative was the rooms were small (but very nice) - but I guess that is to to be expected in a big city.

We had the absolute BEST time and loved meeting so many amazing people from Greece and other travelers from around the world and eating the most amazing food. The only thing I would have done differently is possibly added a day to each island (we did 2 nights Athens, and 3 islands, 3 nights each) so we had more time to relax and explore or only go to two islands and stay at each one for 4-5 days. With the travel it just cut into our time at each island and we were all a little tiered those days. Thank you so much for all the planning! We would highly recommend KimKim to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Reviews
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

Beautiful hotel in a great setting. Hotel steps are steep and there are lots of them so just be aware of that. The views from our room were AMAZING and we were in a fantastic location.

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Very nice staff - just not as many staff. The pool bar was not at the pool (you had to walk up a level) and they stopped serving food at 4:00 pm (not a huge deal).
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Olea Bay Hotel
Milos
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We had two rooms in two different buildings which was fine but not idea. Just not as nice of a view as we had at other hotels and a little further of walk to shopping/restaurants, but not terrible.
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The staff was great - they just had less staff but everyone we interacted with was very kind and helpful.
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Clean, spacious and comfortable
Senia Hotel
Paros

Our absolute FAVORITE hotel of our trip! The staff was incredible, perfect location, amazing view, great food/drinks and a beautiful rooftop pool.

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The staff was absolutely the BEST here.
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Niche Hotel
Athens

Great hotel, perfect location, beautiful rooftop restaurant, great breakfast. Only negative was the rooms were pretty small so made it tight with our luggage.

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Activity Reviews
Self-guided Exploration of Milos Highlights
Self-guided Exploration of Milos Highlights
Milos

We rented a car which made it easy to see various beaches/sights, sometimes parking was difficult because it was quite busy and the roads are quite narrow so you have to be especially careful of buses and other vehicles.

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Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Athens

Our guide was great and it was the first thing we did upon arriving in Athens. He introduced to the amazing Greek gelato and we loved seeing the old neighborhoods and some historical sights. We ended at dinner where he made some great recommendations.

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Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden
Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden
Paros

SO MUCH FUN! Our chef and all her staff were fantastic. The food we made was delicious, and we loved meeting so many other people at the class. There was also a plentiful supply of Greek wine. This was my favorite activity.

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South Coast E-Bike Adventure
South Coast E-Bike Adventure
Santorini

We absolutely LOVED Katarina. She was so knowledgeable, and it was great to see another part of Santorini. We made some great stops along the way. She was also did a fantastic job of making sure we were all well-hydrated and changed our route a bit when my daughters didn't love going downhill.

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Half Day Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Half Day Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Milos

LOVED this so much! Absolutely beautiful. We did the half-day tour which was plenty for us. The lunch they served onboard was fantastic! Our guides were great and so much fun!

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Morning Horseback Ride
Morning Horseback Ride
Paros

We really enjoyed this activity but for some reason we thought it was on a beach and it definitely was not - but we could see the sea. Since we are not experienced riders some of the fear we had was due to our inexperience - we didn't do anything too hard but we just weren't used to riding horses and we did have to ride up some narrow spaces and we did have to navigate around some cars. But the guides and horses lead the way and everything was very safe and it was a great way to see a different view of Paros.

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Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Athens

Dora our guide was amazing. A little long for our teenage daughters but we were also jet-lagged and it was very hot even in the morning.

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Local specialist: Erica Gerakos

an exciting trip exploring the best of Greece
Greece | Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2026

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Samantha M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
We had an amazing experience working with Eirini to plan our trip to Greece! We told her we wanted to visit Athens and Santorini, see the major historical sites, and stay somewhere close to everything—and she executed our vision perfectly. From the detailed pickup directions, to the seamless transportation, to the wonderful tour guides, every part of our trip was thoughtfully planned and completely stress-free. Everything ran smoothly, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience without... Read more

We had an amazing experience working with Eirini to plan our trip to Greece! We told her we wanted to visit Athens and Santorini, see the major historical sites, and stay somewhere close to everything—and she executed our vision perfectly.

From the detailed pickup directions, to the seamless transportation, to the wonderful tour guides, every part of our trip was thoughtfully planned and completely stress-free. Everything ran smoothly, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics.

Her attention to detail, organization, and local knowledge made all the difference. We felt taken care of every step of the way, and it truly made our vacation unforgettable. We highly recommend Eirini to anyone planning a trip to Greece. Thank you for making our dream vacation such an incredible experience!

Hotel Reviews
Imera Vista Suites
Imerovigli

Our stay at this hotel was absolutely incredible! The view was breathtaking and easily one of the highlights of our trip. Waking up every morning to such a stunning panorama made the experience unforgettable. Having breakfast delivered right to our room each morning was such a wonderful touch. Enjoying a delicious breakfast while taking in the view felt like pure luxury. The staff was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and were always happy to help with anything we needed. If you’re looking for a hotel with spectacular views, outstanding hospitality, and thoughtful service, this is the place. We would absolutely stay here again!

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Athens Ivy Suites
Athens

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location was perfect—close to everything we wanted to see, making it easy to explore the area on foot. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The breakfast each morning was delicious with a great variety of options, and it was the perfect way to start our day. The hotel was also exceptionally clean, and our room was comfortable and well maintained throughout our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

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Local specialist: Eirini Tzoka
Eirini
Eirini Tzoka
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 25, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Samantha!
It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your trip to Greece, and I'm so happy to hear that everything came together just as you had envisioned. Knowing that you were able to relax and simply enjoy your vacation while everything else is taken care of, is exactly what I strive for.
Thank you for trusting me with your dream trip. I hope the memories you made in Athens and Santorini stay with you for many years to come, and I would be...
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Samantha!
It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your trip to Greece, and I'm so happy to hear that everything came together just as you had envisioned. Knowing that you were able to relax and simply enjoy your vacation while everything else is taken care of, is exactly what I strive for.
Thank you for trusting me with your dream trip. I hope the memories you made in Athens and Santorini stay with you for many years to come, and I would be more than happy to help you plan another Greek adventure in the future!
Wishing you all the best,
Eirini

The perfect Scotland trip
Scotland | Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2026

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Amber H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
I have been waiting to have a moment to write you a note to say thank you for planning our Scotland trip. We all enjoyed every activity you chose for us! Every detail was absolutely perfect. You selected the most perfect tours/activities to maximize our time in each location and to see as much of Scotland as possible during our stay. I sincerely appreciate the way you planned everything to be so seamless. Our transportation arrangements were all perfectly timed, and it was easy to get to... Read more

I have been waiting to have a moment to write you a note to say thank you for planning our Scotland trip. We all enjoyed every activity you chose for us! Every detail was absolutely perfect. You selected the most perfect tours/activities to maximize our time in each location and to see as much of Scotland as possible during our stay. I sincerely appreciate the way you planned everything to be so seamless. Our transportation arrangements were all perfectly timed, and it was easy to get to our hotel accommodations from each train/bus station. We loved each of the hotels you booked for us in Scotland, and every one of your restaurant suggestions was delicious. Our two private tour guides, Jack in Edinburgh and Stuart in Inverness, were both wonderful. We especially enjoyed Stuart! I cannot say enough good things about our experience with you! I could never have planned such a perfect trip on my own!

Hotel Reviews
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Glasgow

Great location. Nice, comfortable room.

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Lochiel Villa Guest House
Fort William

Very nice room that was comfortable for 2 adult and one teen. Note - luggage cannot be stored on site and must be stored about a mile away at another hotel. Not an issue if you know this before you arrive!

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There is no staff on site.
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The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Inverness

Beautiful location on the river. Perfect for our family of 3!

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh,

Nice sized room with enough space for 2 adults and 1 teen. Perfect location very close to the train station.

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Activity Reviews
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh

Jack was very knowledgeable and informative.

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Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

This is a wonderful way to see the Highlands!

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Half-Day Loch Ness Tour from Inverness City
Half-Day Loch Ness Tour from Inverness City
Inverness

This was one of our favorite parts of our time in Scotland! Our private guide, Stuart, was wonderful and made the experience fun for our whole family!

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The Real Mary King’s Close
The Real Mary King’s Close
Edinburgh
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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness
The Ultimate Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness
Inverness
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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Roman and Sorrento Holiday
Italy | Jun 30 - Jul 11, 2026

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Ada L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our trip to Italy was made seamless with the guidance of Leslie and the KimKim team. They organized a detailed itinerary that fit the needs of our whole family including our teenagers. Each day was carefully curated with a balance of learning about culture and relaxing days on the beach. We appreciated the small details from navigating the Italian transport system to personalized one on one tours like through the Vatican City. We were rest assured that we could leave the details to KimKim and just enjoy our trip! Thank you for helping us plan our vacation!

Local specialist: Leslie Tranchina

Our guide in Oslo was just wonderful. She sat...
Norway | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2026

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Becky K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our guide in Oslo was just wonderful. She sat down with us at the beginning of the time to see what was best for our 3 hours together. Extremely knowledgeable and shared so much in a short amount of time!

Local specialist: Taylor Hook

We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna d...
Norway | Jul 10 - Jul 20, 2026

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Andrew D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna developed an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for, and Michelle was very helpful when we arrived. Bookings went smoothly and instructions/vouchers/documents were clear and well organized. We did have a couple of very minor hiccups which were easily resolved with a call to the 24-hr hotline. A reassuring aspect of kimkim’s services is that they are very responsive. If you need anything, you will get a real human on the line who will... Read more

We had an excellent kimkim experience. Anna developed an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for, and Michelle was very helpful when we arrived. Bookings went smoothly and instructions/vouchers/documents were clear and well organized. We did have a couple of very minor hiccups which were easily resolved with a call to the 24-hr hotline. A reassuring aspect of kimkim’s services is that they are very responsive. If you need anything, you will get a real human on the line who will help you immediately. Staff are also quick to respond via chat. Norway is a beautiful and friendly country. We highly recommend traveling there with kimkim.

Local specialist: Anna Grindevoll Strønstad

Iceland is beautiful! We had great excursions...
Iceland | Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2026

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David H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
Iceland is beautiful! We had great excursions and all the Guides were super, especially for the glacier walk (Hanee), glacier lake kayaking (Tom), the horseback riding, and the lava tube spelunking.
One suggestion is for kimkim to provide a daily map showing the location of all the stops/excursions, so it would make the daily planning easier; we struggled a few days getting the order of activities arranged to minimize travel backtracking, etc. and decide it we had time to deviate from the...
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Iceland is beautiful! We had great excursions and all the Guides were super, especially for the glacier walk (Hanee), glacier lake kayaking (Tom), the horseback riding, and the lava tube spelunking.
One suggestion is for kimkim to provide a daily map showing the location of all the stops/excursions, so it would make the daily planning easier; we struggled a few days getting the order of activities arranged to minimize travel backtracking, etc. and decide it we had time to deviate from the itinerary for special interest destinations.

Activity Reviews
Krauma Geothermal Spa
Krauma Geothermal Spa
Iceland
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Front desk help (male) was not cordial.
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Horse Riding on Black Sand Beach
Iceland

Great Guides. Would have liked more time to trot the horses.

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Iceland

Fascinating! Guide was great.

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Geothermal Bakery Experience
Geothermal Bakery Experience
Golden Circle

Great bread and smoked arctic char and great Guide.

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Whale Watching Ólafsvík
Whale Watching Ólafsvík
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

We did not see any whales. We saw several dolphin.

Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns
Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns
Iceland

Did not get to do this.

Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park
Iceland

Waterfalls were great!

Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach
Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Did not get to do this.

Glacier Walk and Kayak Experience
Glacier Walk and Kayak Experience
Iceland

Very interesting and the guides (Tom and Hanee) were great!

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Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar
Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Did not get to do this due to the weather.

Geysir Geothermal Area
Geysir Geothermal Area
Iceland

Interesting, but underwhelming.

Local specialist: Noga Heyman

Wonderful
Switzerland | Jul 13 - Jul 20, 2026

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Kim C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our trip was absolutely wonderful. Valentine did an amazing job helping us organize our travel plans. We had peace of mind that our transportation was taken care of to and from the various sites we visited. She took extra measure to accommodate a variety of ages within our group. 100% recommend kimkim and Valentine when planning your next vacation.

Local specialist: Valentine Julien

Excellent Trip!
Spain | Jul 9 - Jul 15, 2026

Michael
Michael Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our trip to Barcelona and Madrid was wonderful. The itinerary was perfect for what we were looking for. The hotels and transport were great, and we were in perfect locations for everything we wanted to do. Our tour guides and excursions were all wonderful.

Local specialist: Julia Reed

Wonderful trip
Portugal | Jul 15 - Jul 21, 2026

Michael
Michael Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
Our trip to Portugal was wonderful. The itinerary was perfect for what we were looking for. The hotels were great and the locations were perfect for walking to everything we needed/wanted to do. Our tour in Lisbon with Nuno was great, and beach time at Cascais was nice and relaxing. KimKim and Emily made everything easy and convenient from the planning, to the hotels, to the transportation....our tour of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace and Sintra were great as well. Highly recommend. Read more

Our trip to Portugal was wonderful. The itinerary was perfect for what we were looking for. The hotels were great and the locations were perfect for walking to everything we needed/wanted to do. Our tour in Lisbon with Nuno was great, and beach time at Cascais was nice and relaxing. KimKim and Emily made everything easy and convenient from the planning, to the hotels, to the transportation....our tour of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace and Sintra were great as well. Highly recommend.

Activity Review
Evening Fado Show
Evening Fado Show
Lisbon

I'm a musician, so I truly enjoyed and appreciated the performance from that aspect, but even if you are not, it was fun and intimate and the songs and stories were great.

Quality of Experience
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Transport
Local specialist: Emily Boles

First Time Trip to Northern Ireland
Ireland | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2026

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Gina C.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
We have an awesome time in Ireland. It was our first tune and Adrian did a fabulous job putting the trip together. All of our drivers were great - they were timely and knowledgeable. We had Agnes, David , Lukas and Peter (I think.. the one who took us to Derry) - if I missed a driver it’s not intentional - they were all very good. We loved rhe Carrick - Rede - Rope bridge. It was scary but doable😂, the Giant Causeway was a fun hike with great views. Derry was our favorite city. The... Read more

We have an awesome time in Ireland. It was our first tune and Adrian did a fabulous job putting the trip together. All of our drivers were great - they were timely and knowledgeable. We had Agnes, David , Lukas and Peter (I think.. the one who took us to Derry) - if I missed a driver it’s not intentional - they were all very good. We loved rhe Carrick - Rede - Rope bridge. It was scary but doable😂, the Giant Causeway was a fun hike with great views.

Derry was our favorite city. The people were friendly, the city felt very safe to walk around at night. My husband made friends with the locals in a couple of pubs and my daughter and I loved the mall next to the Starbucks in the center of town. We did the walking tour and learned a lot about Bloody Sunday and got a feel for the politics and tension in Northern Ireland. It was very educational for everyone and especially for my daughter who is 17 and knew nothing of that part of Ireland’s history.

The Titanic Museum was amazing. Note: my husband’s great uncle was the violin player (Hartley) on the Titanic. His violin was also featured in the museum.

We enjoyed all the cities and got so many souvenirs that we had to buy another piece of luggage. Derry being our favorite city does not minimize the other beautiful locations to note - The Castle at Waterford, Kilkinney Castle, the Tombs, the waves on the coast at the Giant Causeway.

The accommodations were very good.
We were happy to have the apartment type spaces. We were happy to have the higher end accommodations for comfort. The Celtic Show in the last night was fun and a good farewell to Ireland… we were all sad to be leaving. This itinerary covered a lot of ground for a 1st time visitor.

We would definitely book with Adrian again. Next time we want to go back to Derry and then to Scotland.

Hotel Reviews
Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Mark Street
Dublin

Interestingly this hotel was very nice, new and modern! The staff was ok.. not terribly friendly like the other locations. They weren’t rude but just not helpful. No explanation about how the doors worked with the keys so when we got stuck in the hallway not knowing to push the green button to open the doo.. the staff was annoyed that had to call them. Another example, the sheets provided for the pull out bed were not clean. I took them downstairs and politely asked for new sheets. The woman took the sheets, didn’t say a word and said that someone would bring me clean sheets. I said thank you and she mumbled a response like “no problem”. Like I said, not rude but distinctly different than the other experiences that we had. It didn’t take away from our trip but probably not a place that we would stay again.

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Cordia Serviced Apartments
Belfast
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Staycity Aparthotels - Christchurch, Dublin
Dublin
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Staff
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Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny

Very nice hotel.. unfortunately Ireland was having a heat wave and the room was very hot. But, the hotel had 1 portable fan.

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Diamond House Apartments
Londonderry

Location was excellent. The apartment was well decorated and comfortable furniture. For some reason the bedroom doors had an automatic spring which forced them closed. So, the bedroom doors would slam shut. Usually this is only see n in industrial buildings. Nonetheless.. we would stay there again!

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Waterford Castle
Waterford

Beautiful property. The rooms were high end and very comfortable for a long stay.

Authenticity & Character
Feels like a throw back in time
Location
Just be aware that you will need to consider that you need a ferry to go back and forth.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Londonderry (Derry)

Highly recommend! Gives a great history of the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Authenticate.. the tour was given by a resident of Derry who clearly had a passion for the city.
An Epic Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle
An Epic Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle
Waterford
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were incredibly knowledgeable
Celtic Night Show & Dinner
Celtic Night Show & Dinner
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Titanic experience
Titanic experience
Belfast
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jul 24, 2026
Hi Gina, Ahh this was such a lovely read, thank you so much for taking the time to share it! I’m absolutely delighted you all had such a great trip. It sounds like you really got the full experience too, from the pubs and local chats to the history in Derry and the coast up at the Causeway (fair play for doing the rope bridge as well!). And what an incredible Titanic connection, I don't remember you mentioning that connection! That’s genuinely amazing. I’m so glad the drivers, accommodation,... Read more

Hi Gina,

Ahh this was such a lovely read, thank you so much for taking the time to share it! I’m absolutely delighted you all had such a great trip. It sounds like you really got the full experience too, from the pubs and local chats to the history in Derry and the coast up at the Causeway (fair play for doing the rope bridge as well!). And what an incredible Titanic connection, I don't remember you mentioning that connection! That’s genuinely amazing. I’m so glad the drivers, accommodation, and overall flow all came together the way we’d hoped, and even better that it left you wanting more, that’s always the goal! I’d be absolutely delighted to help you plan round two when you’re ready, especially if Derry and Scotland are on the cards next time.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Trip of a lifetime!
Australia | Jul 8 - Jul 21, 2026

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Tom and Heather C.
Waterbury, CT | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
Our trip to Australia, planned by Vicky through KimKim Travel, truly was the trip of a lifetime.
We began our journey in Sydney, where we thoroughly enjoyed our hotel and immediately fell in love with the city. Sydney was vibrant, clean, and filled with incredibly friendly people. We loved exploring its many restaurants, strolling through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, and taking the ferry to Manly Beach, which offered spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. One of the...
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Our trip to Australia, planned by Vicky through KimKim Travel, truly was the trip of a lifetime.
We began our journey in Sydney, where we thoroughly enjoyed our hotel and immediately fell in love with the city. Sydney was vibrant, clean, and filled with incredibly friendly people. We loved exploring its many restaurants, strolling through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, and taking the ferry to Manly Beach, which offered spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. One of the highlights of our stay was a waterfall, wine, and wildlife tour with Rob that gave us the opportunity to pet koalas and wallabies—an unforgettable experience.
From there, we traveled to Hamilton Island, which was absolutely spectacular. We stayed at the Beach Club, a beautiful and scenic resort that exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed hiking around the island and taking a snorkeling excursion to Whitehaven Beach. Whitehaven Beach is, without question, one of the most breathtaking beaches we have ever seen. The crystal-clear water and pure white silica sand made it truly unforgettable.
Next, we continued to Palm Cove near Cairns. Although windy weather unfortunately forced the cancellation of our turtle kayaking tour, Vicky quickly adjusted our plans, and we ended up enjoying incredible wildlife experiences instead. We saw tree kangaroos, platypuses, crocodiles, cassowaries, koalas, and wild kangaroos—an absolute dream for wildlife enthusiasts.
Our final destination was Uluru, the perfect ending to an amazing adventure. We were awed by the brilliant night sky and loved riding camels around Uluru at sunset, an experience we will never forget.
Throughout the entire trip, Vicky was exceptional. She was always available, responded quickly, and seamlessly handled any itinerary changes caused by the weather. Knowing she was only a message away gave us tremendous peace of mind throughout our travels.
Australia is an enormous country, and our itinerary included multiple flights and hotels to experience everything we hoped to see. While it was a busy trip, every destination was well worth it, and the logistics were handled smoothly.
If you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply want to experience the incredible diversity Australia has to offer, I cannot recommend Vicky highly enough. She created an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and made every part of our journey memorable. We returned home with unforgettable memories and immense gratitude for the care and attention she put into planning our vacation.

Hotel Reviews
The Reef House Adults Retreat
Palm Cove

The Reef House is a beautiful hotel that feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way. Its charming white buildings, lush tropical gardens, and warm terracotta accents create a peaceful, elegant atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The hotel offers an impressive range of amenities, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind, and it's conveniently located within easy walking distance of several excellent restaurants. Unfortunately, our itinerary was packed with tours and excursions, so we weren't able to take full advantage of everything the hotel had to offer. If we return, we would definitely plan to spend more time simply enjoying the property. I would highly recommend The Reef House to anyone looking for a tranquil, beautiful place to stay in Palm Cove.

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Hamilton Island Beach Club
Hamilton Island

From the moment you step off the plane, Hamilton Island Beach club treat you like royalty. They collect your baggage for you and bring you to paradise. Iris was amazing! Offering up all the service of Hamilton Beach club. The fact that the shuttle brings you all over the island whenever you want is worth the price of this hotel. Other hotels that you stay at need to rent buggies at $140 a day. Keep this in mind when you choose your hotel. You absolutely need them to get around the island. The breakfast that is included is exquisite! Whether you have it from your patio or from the dining room, it is thoughtfully prepared, and à la carte whatever you wish for. Coffee barista is free all day, which is also delicious. The room has a lovely porch with wallabies outside your door each morning. The Aesop toiletries are lovely as well as the Nespresso coffee machine in the room. The beach is lovely, but if you wish to swim in the water, it is a challenge here. The tides are so aggressive that swimming here is an extensive walk over rocks and sand. At high tide, it is lovely, but that seems to be a minimal amount of time per day here. The walk to hidden Beach is lovely. I suggest you look at the title schedule and make sure that you go during high tide. They call the walk moderate but there is quite a steep hill at the so be prepared for that. Hamilton Island is a unique place in that. All the restaurants and shops are all part of the same system. Wi-Fi works throughout the island and you can charge anything to your room anywhere. If you were looking for a beach vacation, this might not be the place, but I would not hesitate to stay here again for all other amazing amenities!

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QT
Sydney

This hotel is completely fun and high quality! The bed is comfy, bathroom products nice, conveniently located but quiet, and friendly staff. We would totally recommend!

Authenticity & Character
Location
A little bit of a hike from the harbor
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on Jul 24, 2026

Hi Heather and Tom
Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed feedback. I am so glad you felt looked after and that you had the trip of a lifetime 😁
Wishing you many more travel adventures ahead 🌍🌟
Thanks again for booking with me
Take care and All the Best
Vicky

Soleil is excellent
Japan | Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2026

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L.B. W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Our guide Soleil was very attentive and perfectly helpful. Her choices for activities and events matched our interests perfectly and she was in large part responsible for our wonderful family vacation. I recommend her services to anyone traveling to Japan. Thank you to the KimKim team for a lovely trip.

Local specialist: Soleil Ponce-Higa
Soleil
Soleil Ponce-Higa
Local specialist in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan | Replied on Jul 24, 2026

Thank you so much, Wilson Family! It was truly a pleasure planning your family’s Japan adventure and getting to know what you would all enjoy. You were all wonderful to work with, and I’m very grateful that I could be part of such a memorable family vacation. I hope you brought home many happy memories from Japan, and I would love to welcome your family back someday! 😊

Julie was amazing. A true asset to Kim Kim
Spain | Jun 26 - Jul 3, 2026

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Matt W.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
Julie was an incredible help throughout our trip planning and beyond. She was there every step of the way, always with a smile on her face and an upbeat, client-centric attitude that made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Her preparation was thorough and thoughtful, and she followed up diligently on every detail, including working to resolve a car rental mismatch with Sixt and a refund for a flamenco show dinner that didn’t go as planned. What stood out most was her sweetness,... Read more

Julie was an incredible help throughout our trip planning and beyond. She was there every step of the way, always with a smile on her face and an upbeat, client-centric attitude that made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Her preparation was thorough and thoughtful, and she followed up diligently on every detail, including working to resolve a car rental mismatch with Sixt and a refund for a flamenco show dinner that didn’t go as planned. What stood out most was her sweetness, kindness, and patience. She kept us updated every step of the way and made sure everything was handled properly, even after the trip was over. I’d recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares about getting things right for their clients.

Local specialist: Julia Reed

Amazing vacation and good communication
Germany | Jul 13 - Jul 22, 2026

Karen
Karen C.
Phoenixville, PA | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
Amazing vacation and good communication with Lucie. We added a traveler last minute, which I can't believe Lucie was able to do for us! We had a couple of hiccups, but KimKim and Lucie were able to resolve via phone calls and chat. We enjoyed all she planned for us and it was a great balance of fun and downtime (which we needed!). Appreciated her recommendations as they were perfect. Read more

Amazing vacation and good communication with Lucie. We added a traveler last minute, which I can't believe Lucie was able to do for us! We had a couple of hiccups, but KimKim and Lucie were able to resolve via phone calls and chat. We enjoyed all she planned for us and it was a great balance of fun and downtime (which we needed!). Appreciated her recommendations as they were perfect.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Admiral 4*
Munich

Lovely small hotel with delicious breakfast and kind, helpful staff. Great location

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a little farther out from city center, but cute surrounding neighborhood and nice restaurants.
Staff
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IMLAUER Palais Mirabell - Hotel am Mirabellplatz Salzburg
Salzburg

Newly renovated, great location and breakfast! Very helpful staff :)

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Location
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Manager helped us sort out an issue with our tour guide - was so kind and helpful :)
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Hotel Zugspitze
Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Quaint but luxurious! No A/C, but I'd still stay again

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Local specialist: Lucie Dupuis
Lucie
Lucie Dupuis
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Jul 24, 2026

Dear Karen,

Thank you so much for your nice words. It means a lot to us.
I was so glad it could work to add this 5th person last minute, so you could enjoy your trip will all your familly!

It was a great pleasure to create this trip for you !

Best,
Lucie

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