Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

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Read 367 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Croatia on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

They were communicative, appreciative, consistent, and gracious.
Croatia | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2024

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Blake R.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
I did not go on the trip, but I was one of the administrators who works on the trip from Mohawk College. The KimKim team and Robi were extremely well deserving of this rating. They were communicative, appreciative, consistent, and gracious. The travelers, after returning from the trip, had nothing but good things to say about the KimKim team. Read more

I did not go on the trip, but I was one of the administrators who works on the trip from Mohawk College. The KimKim team and Robi were extremely well deserving of this rating. They were communicative, appreciative, consistent, and gracious. The travelers, after returning from the trip, had nothing but good things to say about the KimKim team.

Hotel Review
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb
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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Feb 29, 2024

Hi Blake,

thank you very much for your feedback and nice words,
I am very happy to hear your experience with Kimkim was great and that students had a good time and left with good memories! :)

Many regards from Croatia!

Best
Robi

Personal service and local knowledge made it a fantastic trip
Croatia | Sep 19 - Sep 25, 2023

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Mike N.
Sun Prairie, WI | Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Robert was a fantastic host who lives in the area. He took us to local favorites we would have missed otherwise and adjusted the trip as we went to cater to our interests. Goran guided us for several days and was equally great! There both provided local insight to the culture and history of the area and were both a pleasure to tour with. Highly recommended and looking forward to coming back for a bike trip!

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Feb 27, 2024

Hi Mike,

long time no see! Thank you very much for not forgetting Croatia and for such nice words!
Having good people around me is always a plus that feeds my energy and enthusiasm :)
I am very happy to hear you had a good time, and that you would like to visit again.

Thank you.

Many regards from Croatia!

Best

Robi

Exceptional Guide for a Memorable Experience
Croatia | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2024

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Lisa P.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
I am not able to comment on the planning, as it was not part of my role with the trip. Robert is an exceptional guide, who is knowledgeable about the history of Croatia and the area of Zagreb. He continuously checked in with me and my colleague to ensure that it was the best experience for Mohawk College students. He always had an alternative plan in case of weather etc. By the end of the second day, he knew everyone's name and remembered things about each individual in the party. Based... Read more

I am not able to comment on the planning, as it was not part of my role with the trip.

Robert is an exceptional guide, who is knowledgeable about the history of Croatia and the area of Zagreb. He continuously checked in with me and my colleague to ensure that it was the best experience for Mohawk College students. He always had an alternative plan in case of weather etc. By the end of the second day, he knew everyone's name and remembered things about each individual in the party. Based on feedback from the students, this was important to them. He was inclusive and wanted to make sure the experiences aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By the end of the trip, we were having sing-alongs, telling jokes, etc. which is what the students remember. It is about relationship development.

Hotel Review
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Hotel Dubrovnik, Zagreb is in a central location to enjoy all that Zagreb has to offer, bakeries, markets, shopping, history. The dining room was spotless and the food was delicious. The rooms were clean and spacious.

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Activity Reviews
Zagreb - Arrival
Zagreb - Arrival
Zagreb

We were picked up from the airport on time and delivered safely to the hotel. Check in was easy.

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Zagreb City tour
Zagreb City tour
Croatia

Robert shared the history of Croatia before we departed on the tour. While on the tour, he integrated the history with the specific locations.

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Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Croatia

Robert picked the perfect day to visit Plitivice. The students were enthralled and amazed. National parks are an important part of most countries and preserving these areas is important for climate change and the environment.

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Trakošćan  Castle and City of Varaždin
Trakošćan Castle and City of Varaždin
Zagreb

Our first full day was a visit to Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle. The history of both venues was important for the students to experience.

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Day in ZAGREB- University visit
Day in ZAGREB- University visit
Zagreb

This component of the trip was self-organized, however, Robert and his team provided exceptional transportation services.

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Zagreb- Ljubljana- Bled - Zagreb
Zagreb- Ljubljana- Bled - Zagreb
Zagreb

We did not go to this venue. Instead, Robert took us to an Art Museum and afterward an authentic experience at a rural restaurant.

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Visit Rijeka
Visit Rijeka
Croatia
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Zagreb - Departure
Zagreb - Departure
Zagreb

We were picked up early and in plenty of time to go through security at the airport.

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Feb 27, 2024

Hi Lisa,
thank you very much for your feedback and nice words.
Yes, its all about people, and having a good time!

It was a pleasure hosting you in Croatia and to show the country, its culture, history, nature and cousine!!
Thank you!
Many regards from Croatia

Best
Robi

Our trip was a global learning experience for Mohawk College Students...
Croatia | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2024

christine
christine b.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024
Our trip was a global learning experience for ten college students and two faculty. This meant we were not just seeing the sights, but had to learn about social, economic, cultural and environmental issues.
Robi was an amazing guide because of his knowledge, enthusiasm and energy for guiding and for Croatia. He was flexible regarding our needs and was able to give us the most amazing experience by connecting with other local guides and curators. When we had to adjust due to weather and...
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Our trip was a global learning experience for ten college students and two faculty. This meant we were not just seeing the sights, but had to learn about social, economic, cultural and environmental issues.
Robi was an amazing guide because of his knowledge, enthusiasm and energy for guiding and for Croatia. He was flexible regarding our needs and was able to give us the most amazing experience by connecting with other local guides and curators. When we had to adjust due to weather and border issues, he was able to provide alternatives that seemed like they had always been part of the plan. His stories and jokes made the time on the road go quickly. Since we wanted Zagreb to be our home base for the entire trip, Robi took us to corners of the area not usually seen in the typical Croatian tour. This gave our students a real flavour of Croatian life in the villages, farms and cities.
We feel that Robi (and Mario) gave us everything we wanted and more. Most impressive was how Robi connected with each student on the first day by remembering their names and the programs they were in. He made them feel cared for and we definitely saw growth as they eagerly asked questions, engaged with events and took millions of pictures.
This was a trip they will never forget because it fulfilled our school's agenda while being customized to the needs of our students -- many of whom have never travelled before.
The local guides that Robi contacted were also ideal for our student group and knew what would interest them and fulfill their needs.
We want to do this again, and we would not do it without Robi.

Hotel Review
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Central location to restaurants, shops, cultural buildings/events. Tram is right next to the hotel. Wonderful and friendly staff. Terrific breakfast!

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Activity Reviews
Zagreb- Ljubljana- Bled - Zagreb
Zagreb- Ljubljana- Bled - Zagreb
Zagreb

Didn't go because of changes to Visas required to get across the border.

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Zagreb - Arrival
Zagreb - Arrival
Zagreb
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Zagreb City tour
Zagreb City tour
Croatia
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable and gave a wonderful overview for individual walks later
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Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Croatia

Amazing even in the winter.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Changed our date to the park due to weather and that was a great decision by Robi.
Transport
COmfortable and fun
Day in ZAGREB- University visit
Day in ZAGREB- University visit
Zagreb
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Visit Rijeka
Visit Rijeka
Croatia

Local guide - Dunnja -- was amazing, friendly, fun.

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Amazing city
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable, fun and knew where to take our students .
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Trakošćan  Castle and City of Varaždin
Trakošćan Castle and City of Varaždin
Zagreb

A pleasant surprise, even for the guide. Not on the usually path, but we wanted to go there.

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Zagreb - Departure
Zagreb - Departure
Zagreb

Smooth which is the key word for departures.

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Mar 02, 2024

Hi Christine,
thank you very much for your feedback an nice words.
As I said when people are nice that feeds my energy as well :)
It was a pleasure hosting you in Croatia!
Hope you all left with fond memories!

Many regards from Croatia

Best
Robi

Spectacular Croatia 2 weeks October 2023
Croatia | Oct 14 - Oct 27, 2023

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Janmejay P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 08, 2024
Experience of a lifetime!
Thoroughly enjoyed a 2-week spectacular custom itinerary in Croatia in October 2023 planned/executed perfectly by Sarah and Ivan at Royal Croatian Tours who are phenomenal.
I would give them more than 5 stars if I were able to do so!
There are hands on/ accommodative/flexible and communicative.
All of the transfers, hotels, check-in's, tours/excursions/experiences were seamless and flawless
They kept in touch with us on a daily basis via WhatsApp to ensure...
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Experience of a lifetime!
Thoroughly enjoyed a 2-week spectacular custom itinerary in Croatia in October 2023 planned/executed perfectly by Sarah and Ivan at Royal Croatian Tours who are phenomenal.
I would give them more than 5 stars if I were able to do so!
There are hands on/ accommodative/flexible and communicative.
All of the transfers, hotels, check-in's, tours/excursions/experiences were seamless and flawless
They kept in touch with us on a daily basis via WhatsApp to ensure everything ran smoothly.
We found value in traveling in early October (shoulder season) which we would strongly recommend, particularly with the hotel rates, decreasing crowds at the sites and easy restaurant reservations but still wonderful whether.
We stayed in diverse 4 and 5 star hotel accommodations all very well located

Started in Dubrovnik (spectacular UNESCO protected old town/city wall/museums tour), island of Korcula (hike Zrnovo village, olives vineyards, wine and cheese tasting, old town and port, excursion from town to the eastern tip of the island and more wine tasting- grk and prosip wines!), onto Hvar (visited the Fortress, old town and many steps!, and the Stari Grad plain another UNESCO heritage site- winery owner and guide Grgo was fantastic!). (Because the weather was going to be bad on a Catamaran from Hvar to Split Sarah at the last minute arranged for alternative transfer on a large car ferry rather than a catamaran! This was so appreciated.)
In Split ( 2 days) we enjoyed the Diocletian Palace with a private tour and the old town as well as the central Peristyle square.
Next a private transfer to Krka National Park .. amazing and would recommend half a day visiting there on a loop walk through the park spectacular Canyon and waterfall views . Onto Sibenik to visit an old Fortress, church and old town and again we got in our steps!.
Zadar for 2 days (..many churches/cathedral's Venetian gates/architecture and of course "Greeting to the Sun" from solar power and "Sea Organs" music organ from tidal waves motion.
Plitvice National park is an UNESCO protected park and it is uniquely spectacular with multiple layers of lakes and many waterfalls. I would not miss this natural wonder even if you have visited many different national parks in the world ...you will not regret visiting Plitvice. It is a little inland and best to get there by private car/transfer so our transfer to and from there arranged by Sarah and Ivan was very much appreciated.

Our last days were spent enjoying the beauty and wonders of a history of in northern Croatia.
We visited Pula and the Roman amphitheater, Hercules temple on the Forum and walked the old town before settling in Rovinj. Who does not fall in love with this romantic cobblestone old medieval town with this narrow carless stone passageways? Enjoyed great food and company in a local restaurant (El Bugador).
Our transfer from Istria to Zagreb would seem to be just a long car ride... not so... Sarah and Ivan surprised us with a full day trip to wonderful medieval Istrian hill towns and exploring white truffles in the charming countryside and village of Groznjan and hilltop town of Motovun on the way to Zagreb.

Sarah and Ivan Royal Croatian tours are highly recommended and we will definitely use them again on our next trip! We have already recommended them to many friends and family.

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Croatia with Robi
Croatia | Nov 2 - Nov 10, 2023

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Susan M.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful 9-day visit to Croatia in early November 2023. We found Croatia to be a beautiful and clean country with welcoming people. We especially appreciated our guide, Robi, who meticulously planned our itinerary to meet our interests and who provided so much historical and cultural information as we visited locations from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. Robi is very pleasant and flexible and made the trip truly fantastic. We would like to do more trips with him!

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jan 13, 2024

Hi Susan,
thank you very much for your feedback and nice words!
I am happy to hear I was able to contribute to your overall experience in Croatia, and I appreciate your trust.

It was a pleasure to take you both around and show you the country.

Once again THANK YOU!

Best

Robi

Robbi is amazing!
Croatia | Dec 18 - Dec 22, 2023

Mengean
Mengean L.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Robbi helped us with everything. Besides planning and make bookings needed for entire journey - he was a great driver , travel guide (planning the room stays, beds, luggages, car pick ups....), definitely a .walking history book and definitely a great food guide ! He even recommended the correct medication for us, when daddy had a recurrent nerve pain. We had a great time , exploring and hearing about the history of the coastal sites from Zagreb, Zadar, Plitvice, Split, Ston to Dubrovnik.... Read more

Robbi helped us with everything. Besides planning and make bookings needed for entire journey - he was a great driver , travel guide (planning the room stays, beds, luggages, car pick ups....), definitely a .walking history book and definitely a great food guide ! He even recommended the correct medication for us, when daddy had a recurrent nerve pain.

We had a great time , exploring and hearing about the history of the coastal sites from Zagreb, Zadar, Plitvice, Split, Ston to Dubrovnik. Although we designed the trip such that it is a touch and go... we certainly received a full download of how Croatia came about. And not to forget, we had great food at the selected restaurants and local food/snacks! We loved the hotel at Zadar!

Thank you Robbi!! We could not have had such a perfect trip!! Thank you for the perfect planning and execution !!

Hotel Reviews
Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
Zadar

Excellent in outfitting and service !!

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Hotel Adria
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
Food at restaurant is not great
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Hotel Central
Zagreb
Authenticity & Character
Nothing impressionable
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Was great space for three beds
Hotel Marul
Split
Authenticity & Character
Nothing impressionable and looked basic. But we are told this is most convenient for luggage loading. We are thankful it opened just for us as we r there off peak.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Did not like the mirror facing the head of the bed.
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jan 10, 2024

Hi Ean,
thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family and to spend some time with you.
I am very happy to hear you liked Croatia and that you liked the trip we did in spite limited amount of time.
Many regards from Croatia!
Best
Robi

Croatia planned by Robi
Croatia | Oct 1 - Oct 12, 2023

Bonnee
Bonnee R.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2023
Robi Pinčević planned a private trip fro 6 of us. It was wonderful from start to finish. The first part of our trip was from Zagreb to Split and Mario was our wonderful driver and guide. We spent a couple wonderful days of hiking in Plitvice Lake and Krka National Parks. We visited Zadar and Sibenik and stayed in the walled city of Trojir All these places were different and special. From Split, we were mostly on our own and had no problems. We visited Hvar and Korcula Islands. Our tickets... Read more

Robi Pinčević planned a private trip fro 6 of us. It was wonderful from start to finish. The first part of our trip was from Zagreb to Split and Mario was our wonderful driver and guide. We spent a couple wonderful days of hiking in Plitvice Lake and Krka National Parks. We visited Zadar and Sibenik and stayed in the walled city of Trojir All these places were different and special. From Split, we were mostly on our own and had no problems. We visited Hvar and Korcula Islands. Our tickets were sent to us and it was easy moving from one destination to the next. Our Accommodations were A+. from Korcula we were picked up and taken to Ston, which was an exciting place to visit and climb the incredibly long wall. We were dropped off in Dubrovnik, the only place on our trip that was crowded and only late in the day. Robi made the best suggestion to travel in October, when it was just the beginning of low season. It was wonderful to visit all these places and not have to fight any crowds. All of our accomodations and suggestions for meals were top notch. Any glitches, were quickly resolved by a phone call to Robi. Thank you again, Robi and to your team for a well planned and exciting visit to Croatia.

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Nov 18, 2023

Dear Bonnee,

thank you very much for your feedback and kind words. I am very happy to hear you and your friends had a good time in Croatia.
Also glad to hear that we were able to create the best fit and that I was able to help and to contribute to the overall experience.

Thank you for your trust.

Many regards from Croatia!
Best
Robi

We had the best time on our honeymoon in Croa...
Croatia | Oct 17 - Oct 27, 2023

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Victoria K.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2023
We had the best time on our honeymoon in Croatia. Daniela did an amazing job planning and making an itinerary that hit all of the places we had on our list. She made great recommendations for dinners, hiking, places of interest and general tips for every location in addition to points of interest along the way. She was available throughout the trip for any questions and was very helpful. Everyone we interacted with in terms of tour guides, drivers etc. were very professional and kind. Matej... Read more

We had the best time on our honeymoon in Croatia. Daniela did an amazing job planning and making an itinerary that hit all of the places we had on our list. She made great recommendations for dinners, hiking, places of interest and general tips for every location in addition to points of interest along the way. She was available throughout the trip for any questions and was very helpful. Everyone we interacted with in terms of tour guides, drivers etc. were very professional and kind. Matej picked us up from the airport when we arrived and delivered our rental car to us the next morning. Mario provided a very interesting and fun city tour of Zagreb and Pero did an amazing job showing us all around Diocletian's Palace in Split. We enjoyed our experience with everyone and they all added positive experiences to our trip. We would definitely book another trip through KimKim and loved working with Daniela.

Activity Review
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia
Local specialist: Daniela Pinčević
Daniela
Daniela Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Nov 08, 2023

Hi Victoria and Julian,

thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated. I'm really happy to hear that you had the best time on your honeymoon!
It was a pleasure to host you in Croatia.

Kind regards,
Daniela

A must visit country to explore!
Croatia | Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2023

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Taryn S.
| Reviewed on Oct 31, 2023
We had a wonderful time during our trip to Croatia. The country was beautiful, the people were kind, and the food was delicious. Our itinerary allowed for a good mix of rest and exploring. We enjoyed activities off the beaten path and some classic sites. The island of Korčula was our absolute favorite and would love to spend more time there. Our tour of the island with culinary tastes was amazing. We were so happy to visit Komparak and then have lunch in the country side. All hotels were... Read more

We had a wonderful time during our trip to Croatia. The country was beautiful, the people were kind, and the food was delicious. Our itinerary allowed for a good mix of rest and exploring. We enjoyed activities off the beaten path and some classic sites. The island of Korčula was our absolute favorite and would love to spend more time there. Our tour of the island with culinary tastes was amazing. We were so happy to visit Komparak and then have lunch in the country side. All hotels were clean, well located, and a joy to stay in. Our drivers were friendly and we much appreciated being driven around. We had a small issue with 1 ferry ride but Anna Maria was able to quickly resolve and we caught the ferry on time. Would highly recommend booking a trip!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Camera Split
Split

Very spacious, clean and modern room. The host was incredibly kind and made huge, delicious breakfast each morning. The location felt very safe and allowed for quiet sleeping while still being within walking distance of many sites. We would stay here again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to. Felt safe. Not on a loud street.
Staff
Our host was so kind. Wonderful woman.
Cleanliness & Comfort
So clean and spacious! Modern amenities. The beds were very comfortable.
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar

Huge resort which is a bit of a change for us but we ended up enjoying very much. The room was very spacious, modern and clean. It had a nice balcony where we could see boats passing on the water. The pool area was very nice with a small beach nearby. The staff were very nice and helpful. It is a 10min walk from town but easy if you go around the hill (and not up & over it). As this resort is on a hillside there are a lot of stairs and levels. Poolside food and breakfast buffet were delicious and there is something for everyone.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It's a bit out of town but the location is beautiful. We didn't mind the walk.
Staff
Friendly and helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Fabris Inn
Korčula

The staff here are SO friendly and helpful. The hotel is an easy walk from the ferry and well located in town. Due to it being a historic building, the rooms are quiet small and it can be noisy but each room is well laid out and earplugs are provided. Breakfast was yummy and the welcome gift of cookies were our favorite.

Authenticity & Character
Historic, old building with lots of character and charm
Location
Great location! Easy to walk to many places within town and to the ferry.
Staff
The kindest staff. One day it was raining and we were lent an umbrella
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. The rooms and especially the bathroom are quite small but it was ok for our short stay and the hotel provided many accommodations to compensate for the historic building.
Hotel Lero
Dubrovnik

The rooms at this hotel are very spacious, modern and clean! The welcome cookies were delightful and the staff friendly. There isn't much nearby but don't let that deter you. The food and drinks at the Piano bar were flavorful and the breakfast buffet was huge. We also ate at the attached Taj Mahal restaurant which is an absolute must try. We took a bus back from the old city one day which was only a few minutes long and very easy to navigate.

Authenticity & Character
Attached to a traditional Bosnian restaurant (Taj Mahal) which is a must try.
Location
An easy, quick bus ride from old town. Nearby grocery store as well.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable, modern and spacious rooms. Very clean hotel as well.
Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Krka National Park & Trogir
Day Trip to Krka National Park & Trogir
Split

The waterfalls are breathtaking! Our tour guide was friendly and allowed for ample time to explore the park and then take a short boat ride to Trogir. The park can become crowded so we were happy to have traveled on the edge of peak season and while not overwhelming warm. The walk is several levels but not difficult or too strenuous. The short boat ride was enjoyable and it was nice to explore another small town.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide
Transport
Tastes of Korčula Island
Tastes of Korčula Island
Korčula

Hands down, our favorite experience during the trip! A short ride to Komparak allowed us to experience a private tour tasting honey, jam, olive oil and gin. Our host was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. We purchased several products to take back home with us. Our driver then picked us up to drive into the countryside for lunch. The lunch was incredible - sitting outside near the garden when our lunch was grown. The staff were friendly, the food was amazing and we relaxed while enjoying the sites, smells and tastes. We took our time and then called our driver when nearing the end of our meal who promptly came to pick us up.

Quality of Experience
Absolutely worth it
Food
High quality, local and the tour was personalized to what we liked.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very friendly
Transport
Konavle Wine Tasting Tour
Konavle Wine Tasting Tour
Dubrovnik

Fun tour tasting wine and experiencing the local culture. Small group was the perfect size and it was nice to meet others from around the world. All winery hosts were kind and inviting; excited to tell us about their culture and treat us to their products. The train ride between wineries was fun even when it started raining. This made our trip even more memorable and we were able to warm up with some spirits in addition to the wine. The bus picked us up and dropped us off directly at our hotel so that was very accommodating.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our host was friendly, knowledgeable and funny
Transport
Easy bus ride and comfortable transportation. The little train between vineyards was fun even when it started raining.
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

We really enjoyed this private tour of the old city. Our host was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us an indepth look into the city, beyond what we could have learned simply walking around ourselves. She customized the trip to what we found interesting and gave us tips on where to grab lunch after and tour the city walls.

Quality of Experience
Customized in depth tour
Food
We didn't have any included food. We were given recommendations on where to grab lunch after.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our tour guide was the best! She was so kind, knowledgeable and friendly.
Transport
Our driver took us down to the old city and it was easy to walk around from there. The Dubrovnik Pass included bus transport so we could easily get back to our hotel
Local specialist: Tina Rajkovic
Tina
Tina Rajkovic
Local specialist in Rijeka, Croatia | Replied on Nov 02, 2023

Dear Taryn,

We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5 star review - we really appreciate it. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your vacation in Croatia, and we're happy that we helped make your trip memorable and enjoyable.

Kind regards
Tina

An Amazing Country
Croatia | Oct 6 - Oct 21, 2023

Thomas
Thomas B.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023
If Bruno liked Vodka instead of a good red wine he would be in the 10 out of 10 category.
Can’t say enough good stuff about this guy.
Right from the planning stage to when we arrived in Croatia every thing went very smoothly. There was only one glitch on the entire trip of 14 days that wasn’t Bruno’s fault, but he handled it very quickly, and professionally I would say.
WhatsApp is wonderful.
WTG Bruno.
All the guides were great.
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to in...
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If Bruno liked Vodka instead of a good red wine he would be in the 10 out of 10 category.
Can’t say enough good stuff about this guy.
Right from the planning stage to when we arrived in Croatia every thing went very smoothly. There was only one glitch on the entire trip of 14 days that wasn’t Bruno’s fault, but he handled it very quickly, and professionally I would say.
WhatsApp is wonderful.
WTG Bruno.
All the guides were great.
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to in English.
No favourite guide, they were all on their game and very willing to share their way of living with us.
Wise choices on your part Bruno/KimKim, don’t miss place their phone numbers.
The only thing that would have enhanced this trip would be for us to a have chance to interact more with the local people and absorb more of the present day culture of this amazing country.
The accommodations were for the most part very nice. Didn’t like the two big hotels much, but they were very nice. Impersonal, but of a high standard.
All in all a holiday to remember.
One of those trips that you will never forget. Many thanks Bruno and KimKim.

Activity Reviews
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

This had to be the highlight of the trip. A boat ride and then….. A ton of walking (14,770 steps on the ole pedometer that day), but every corner was like a postcard picture. The ducks on the waterfall were neat to watch as they fed on something. Never did figure that one out. The second part of the trip in the park was “The Cave”. The stairs were a bit of a challenge but we made it in stages, a 100 steps and then a little break, then 100 more. 517 steps in total. I counted every one and agreed with their count. BTW I’m 79.

Quality of Experience
It was every personally formatted for our desires.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Other than being very knowledgeable they laughed at my silly jokes.
Transport
Being able to drive unsupervised.
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Split

Our guide Ivana gave us a very detailed tour of the palace. I didn’t realize that the Roman Emperor Diocletian had his head quarters at this palace in Split and not in Rome.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very easy going.
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Croatia

Was a pleasant walk and was nice to see the city from above.

Quality of Experience
We were on our own, no guide.
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 30, 2023

Hi Thomas,

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that we are able to fulfill your wishes.
It was a pleasure hosting you and your daughter.
Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia!
Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno

Tina did an exceptional job planning our trip...
Croatia | Sep 30 - Oct 19, 2023

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Janice d.
Napa, CA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023

Tina did an exceptional job planning our trip to Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro. Every hotel she picked exceeded our expectations. She was very helpful with a luggage issue and always responded timely with any questions we had. Would highly recommend Kimkim and Tina!

Local specialist: Tina Rajkovic
Tina
Tina Rajkovic
Local specialist in Rijeka, Croatia | Replied on Oct 27, 2023

Dear Janice,

thank you so much for your nice words. It's always great to work with people like you, and I'm happy I could help to solve the luggage issue.

I really appreciate you taking your time to write me a 5- star review, it means a lot.
I wish you all the best,

Kind regards
Tina

Croatia - lovely first experience using Kim Kim
Croatia | Oct 14 - Oct 21, 2023

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Leonora L.
Singapore | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
As first time users of Kim Kim, we had a lovely experience working with our local specialist, Tina, on our Croatia itinerary. She was very responsive and accommodating to our queries and requests before and during our trip. My husband and I particularly liked the interface on Kim Kim that allowed us to like, dislike and comment on each aspect of the suggested itinerary. Our guides during the trip were all warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, it was a fuss-free and convenient way to... Read more

As first time users of Kim Kim, we had a lovely experience working with our local specialist, Tina, on our Croatia itinerary. She was very responsive and accommodating to our queries and requests before and during our trip. My husband and I particularly liked the interface on Kim Kim that allowed us to like, dislike and comment on each aspect of the suggested itinerary.

Our guides during the trip were all warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, it was a fuss-free and convenient way to plan a vacation. We had a wonderful time in Croatia and would definitely use Kim Kim again for future holiday destinations.

Local specialist: Tina Rajkovic
Tina
Tina Rajkovic
Local specialist in Rijeka, Croatia | Replied on Oct 27, 2023

Dear Leonora,

thank you so much for taking the time and leaving me a 5-star review- it's much appreciated!
It was easy and pleasant to communicate and work with you on the itinerary, and I am more than happy to hear you enjoyed Croatia.

I wish you all the best,
Kind regards
Tina

Our trip to Croatia was absolutely fantastic ...
Croatia | Oct 2 - Oct 8, 2023

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Jeanie G.
Montclair, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Our trip to Croatia was absolutely fantastic thanks to Antonia! It is the first time we used KimKIm but surely will not be the last. Antonia planned our trip down to every last detail. Each person she set us up with, drivers, tour guides, local agri-tourism, boat driver were all top notch. Each person was very knowledgeable in their area, took the time to see what we enjoyed and tailored the tour to our liking. The hotels chosen suited us perfectly and we were fortunate to even get an upgrade... Read more

Our trip to Croatia was absolutely fantastic thanks to Antonia! It is the first time we used KimKIm but surely will not be the last. Antonia planned our trip down to every last detail. Each person she set us up with, drivers, tour guides, local agri-tourism, boat driver were all top notch. Each person was very knowledgeable in their area, took the time to see what we enjoyed and tailored the tour to our liking. The hotels chosen suited us perfectly and we were fortunate to even get an upgrade at one of them! Antonia's restaurant recommendations were spot on and she was always able to get us in. I loved the 7pm updates the night before to remind us of the next day's events. She made herself available any time of day or night in case we had any trouble, but absoutely everything went as planned.
Thank you, Antonia for taking the planning out of my hands and for giving us the trip of a lifetime!!

Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 25, 2023
Hi Jeanie,
Thank you for filling out the review! The goal of our tours is to get you familiar with the local way of life while providing a smooth service and the best experiences and I’m happy to hear that our goal was achieved. We believe that being available to our travelers while they are here is crucial for making the trip the best it could be. Working with you was truly a pleasure and I’m very thankful you put your trust in me and Kimkim. Happy to hear you would like to use Kimkim again...
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Hi Jeanie,
Thank you for filling out the review! The goal of our tours is to get you familiar with the local way of life while providing a smooth service and the best experiences and I’m happy to hear that our goal was achieved. We believe that being available to our travelers while they are here is crucial for making the trip the best it could be. Working with you was truly a pleasure and I’m very thankful you put your trust in me and Kimkim. Happy to hear you would like to use Kimkim again as it really is a great way to connect with local specialist and have a unique travel experience! I hope we will get a chance to work together again and wish you nothing but the best,
Antonia

Tina's planning was absolutely amazing
Croatia | Oct 14 - Oct 21, 2023

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Kenneth C.
Singapore | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Tina's planning was absolutely amazing- it was a seamless holiday which was truly relaxing and and we are really grateful and lucky to have her planning! She was very prompt with her replies and very helpful. Im glad we got to visit the beautiful country and learnt so much about its culture and rich history! Overall 12/10 ! Read more

Tina's planning was absolutely amazing- it was a seamless holiday which was truly relaxing and and we are really grateful and lucky to have her planning! She was very prompt with her replies and very helpful. Im glad we got to visit the beautiful country and learnt so much about its culture and rich history! Overall 12/10 !

Hotel Reviews
Royal Neptun Hotel
Dubrovnik
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Aborda Rooms
split
Authenticity & Character
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Very central and convenient location
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The Westin Zagreb
Zagreb
Authenticity & Character
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Local specialist: Tina Rajkovic
Tina
Tina Rajkovic
Local specialist in Rijeka, Croatia | Replied on Oct 27, 2023

Dear Kenneth,

thank you so much for leaving a 5- star review. Your feedback is valuable, and I really appreciate it.
It's great to hear you liked your visit to Croatia, and I am happy you recognized my efforts to make your trip go smoothly and extremely comfortably. You guys are always more that welcome to visit us again! :-)

Kind regards
Tina

Outstanding Cultural and Scenic Trip
Croatia | Sep 23 - Oct 8, 2023

Rebecca
Rebecca W.
Jackson, WY | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
We had independently booked a trekking trip in Slovenia, and were working on our Croatia itinerary when we were unexpectedly invited on a wilderness river trip on a permit cancellation. This meant no internet access, and no time to firm up plans so we could book our international flights. We contacted KimKim, and were connected to Antonia at Croatique. Despite an 8-hour time difference that had her working very early or late office hours, she pulled together a wonderful itinerary that... Read more

We had independently booked a trekking trip in Slovenia, and were working on our Croatia itinerary when we were unexpectedly invited on a wilderness river trip on a permit cancellation. This meant no internet access, and no time to firm up plans so we could book our international flights. We contacted KimKim, and were connected to Antonia at Croatique. Despite an 8-hour time difference that had her working very early or late office hours, she pulled together a wonderful itinerary that reflected our requests and interests in a short period of time. Her additional recommendations were among our favorite activities of the trip, which went off without a hitch. She was responsive to a few requested in-country changes, and we felt that had anything gone sideways, it would be quickly addressed. We would recommend her services to anyone who does not want to execute their own travel logistics. Perhaps the highest compliment we can leave is that we hope to return, and we only rarely revisit a country!

Hotel Reviews
Urban Hotel Ljubljana Center
Ljubljana

Good breakfast, great location, spacious room and friendly staff. It hit all the checkmarks!

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Close to numerous restaurants and the historic area.
Staff
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Villa Nora Hvar
Hvar

Historic, family-run property not far from the main square.. Lots of charm. Good restaurant.

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16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica
Authenticity & Character
Again, not terrible, but this hotel could have been anywhere. There was nothing about it that said "you are in Croatia."
Location
Not terrible, but would have preferred accommodations just outside of the park.
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Art Hotel Kalelarga
Zadar

Great location, good breakfast, and attentive, courteous staff.

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Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Wonderful location and large, comfortable room. Very good restaurant.

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Just average. It appeared the front desk receptionist was dealing with "end of season fatigue"--not overly friendly, and a bit short when we asked a question about our dinner reservation.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Art Hotel Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Just average. The rooms were on the small side. However, it had a nice breakfast, and helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great in terms of accessing the pedestrian only area, but a potential drop-off problem for people with heavy luggage, as you have to walk to the hotel from a drop-off point.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 25, 2023

Hi Rebecca,
It makes me very happy to hear that you would like to visit Croatia again! There truly in no higher praise than knowing your travelers had such a great time that they would love to come back. I feel honored that I was the one able to introduce you to my country! Working with you and Rich on this trip was great and I hope you brought only the best memories home with you. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and for your kind words. I wish you and Rich all the best and hope you will get a chance to visit again,
Antonia

Trip of a Lifetime!
Croatia | Sep 30 - Oct 7, 2023

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Susan F.
Ann Arbor, MI | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2023

Sarah and her colleagues organized a trip of a lifetime for my girlfriends and I! When planning, Sarah listened to what we wanted in our trip, then arranged great tours, accommodations and experiences. Mislav was on the ground, answering questions and making recommendations as needed.

I would highly recommend visiting Mljet National Park. Luksha took us on a breathtaking hike one day and led us around the islands on a kayaking tour the next. Our time at the park was my was definitely a highlight. Thank you Sarah!

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Our Croatian guides were fabulous-Nikolina in...
Croatia | Oct 11 - Oct 18, 2023

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Lisa C.
Santa Rosa, CA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Our Croatian guides were fabulous-Nikolina in Dubrovnik, the Kameni Dvori family in Konavle- with cooking lesson, wines and dinner, Peter from Dubrovnik/ Ston-where we had the most amazing oysters-raw and fried, Petar in Korchula for Steve’s bicycle tour, Grgo in Hvar/ Stari Grad/ Verboska/ with lunch prepared by his family at their konoba, and, lastly, Ivana for the historical tour of the Diocletian Palace. All we’re knowledgeable, friendly and added unforgettable memories for our Croatian... Read more

Our Croatian guides were fabulous-Nikolina in Dubrovnik, the Kameni Dvori family in Konavle- with cooking lesson, wines and dinner, Peter from Dubrovnik/ Ston-where we had the most amazing oysters-raw and fried, Petar in Korchula for Steve’s bicycle tour, Grgo in Hvar/ Stari Grad/ Verboska/ with lunch prepared by his family at their konoba, and, lastly, Ivana for the historical tour of the Diocletian Palace. All we’re knowledgeable, friendly and added unforgettable memories for our Croatian experience. And Nikola! He gave us a vacation of a lifetime. We have him our budget and our list of what we wanted to see and he created a vacation that was doable within our time frame and wallet. The accommodations were centrally located, clean and modern, with delicious European style breakfasts and friendly, informative concierges/ receptionists. We will use Kimkim for our next vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Apartments More Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik
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Staff
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Zuviteo Residence
Korčula
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar
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Balatura Split Luxury Rooms
Split
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Activity Reviews
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

The farm/ gardens were full of fruit and vegetables that we used for our cooking lesson/ dinner. The wines made on the premises were delicious and our group of fellow diners were friendly and our hosts, entertaining.

Quality of Experience
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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)
Croatia

Grgo was such a joy to spend time with. His knowledge of English, his equal respect for both my husband and me, his sense of humor and his obvious love for his country, his family and being a guide made him my favorite ambassador for Croatia.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 23, 2023
Hi Lisa,
I'm so happy to hear you and Steve had such a memorable vacation!
We are very fortunate to have amazing partners who share our vision of what kind of experiences we want to provide for our travelers, and I’ll be sure to pass on your comments to them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for trusting me with planning your Croatian adventure. Kimkim is perfect for getting in touch with local experts and working together on a unique trip tailored to your preferences!...
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Hi Lisa,
I'm so happy to hear you and Steve had such a memorable vacation!
We are very fortunate to have amazing partners who share our vision of what kind of experiences we want to provide for our travelers, and I’ll be sure to pass on your comments to them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for trusting me with planning your Croatian adventure. Kimkim is perfect for getting in touch with local experts and working together on a unique trip tailored to your preferences!
Working on this trip with you and Steve was truly a pleasure and I hope you will consider visiting Croatia again. I wish you both all the best,
Nikola

Zagreb to Dubrovnik
Croatia | Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2023

Elizabeth
Elizabeth B.
Apache Junction, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
It was a delightful, well organized trip. Bruno sent a note the night before with the plans and names of assistants involved for the next days activities.
Ilija set us up with Mountain biking outside of Porec, it was an amazing, challenging trail and outstanding scenery. We also rode bikes down the Dalmatian coast with Garon setting us up and guiding our route. Stunning views 👏
Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb had the Best breakfast each morning we were there.
Plitvice Lakes is a must see...
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It was a delightful, well organized trip. Bruno sent a note the night before with the plans and names of assistants involved for the next days activities.
Ilija set us up with Mountain biking outside of Porec, it was an amazing, challenging trail and outstanding scenery. We also rode bikes down the Dalmatian coast with Garon setting us up and guiding our route. Stunning views 👏
Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb had the Best breakfast each morning we were there.
Plitvice Lakes is a must see when in Croatia, as well as Krka National Park
It was a delightful visit to Hum, very quaint, scenic and memorable.
In Dubrovnik our guide Antea was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the city and helpful with suggestions for the best sites to see. We followed our guided tour with a walk around the entire wall.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Clean comfortable rooms, friendly helpful staff and the best breakfasts we had in Croatia.

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Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence
Poreč

Great location with nice clean rooms and a great breakfast.

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On the water with great restaurants very close by.
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Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

Clean rooms nice staff with a good breakfast and a great restaurant for dinner.

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Skradinski buk
Skradin
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Hotel Marul
Split
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Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar

Nice room with a view, bathroom sinks were a little annoying with high faucets and shallow sink’s making them splatter water. Very good breakfast.

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Aminess Korčula Heritage Hotel
Korčula

Despite no elevator this was one of my favorite hotels. We arrived early in the day, so we had to wait to check in. We left our luggage at the hotel for the day and headed out to see the sights. When we returned our luggage was in our room. The reception staff was very helpful and the breakfasts were great.

Authenticity & Character
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Close to the water with beautiful views
Staff
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Scalini palace
Dubrovnik

Probably would give it 5 stars if there was an elevator and a breakfast dining room instead of a room service pre-picked breakfast.; rarely was there a hotel attendant present.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to shopping, restaurants and tourist attractions
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soap dispenser that worked correctly
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Hi Elisabeth,

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that we are able to fulfill your wishes.
It was a pleasure hosting you and your husband.
Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia!
Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno

Bruno was a great travel agent.
Croatia | Oct 2 - Oct 9, 2023

JoDee
JoDee N.
Laguna Vista, TX | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023

Bruno was a great travel agent. He listened to what we wanted and did it. The cooking class he booked was with a trained chef and he taught us a lot including how to clean squid and fish. The hotel that were booked and had easy access to what we wanted to see .

Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 17, 2023

Hi JoDee,

Thank you very much for your feedback!
It was a pleasure hosting you and your daughter.
Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia!
Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno