Kimkim Trip Reviews for Spain

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Trip to Madrid, Granada and Marbella
Spain | May 25 - Jun 4, 2022

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Kevin S.
Park City, UT | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2022

Amazing trip. Patricia got everything perfect. She listened to our style of travel and totally deliver. She was available through the whole trip and was a great help when we had a minor accident with our rental car.

We’ve never had one on one tour guides before but it really made the trip special. In each new location we had a guide for a major museum or palace tour and they gave us the inside perspective you could never get without them. And the food tour in Madrid is a must. Can’t wait for our next trip yo Spain

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Jun 20, 2022

Hello Kevin,

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure helping you arrange your unique trip to my beautiful country! And as you know, I will be here ready to help you create your new trip and cover other areas in Spain!
Best,
Patricia

Trip to Southern Spain 2022
Spain | May 8 - May 24, 2022

Pat
Pat P.
Canada | Reviewed on May 31, 2022
Hi Sam. I know Judy has already sent her review. We had a marvellous trip and very much appreciated having KimKim work with Tailormade Andalucia to make our wonderful itinerary. We also appreciated all the planning and organizing done by you with regards to all the details of the trip. On a scale of 1-10 I would give our KimKim experience a 10+++ and on that scale I would give our experience with you and Tailormade Andalucia a 10+++ too. The trip was a perfect blend of sightseeing and... Read more

Hi Sam. I know Judy has already sent her review. We had a marvellous trip and very much appreciated having KimKim work with Tailormade Andalucia to make our wonderful itinerary. We also appreciated all the planning and organizing done by you with regards to all the details of the trip. On a scale of 1-10 I would give our KimKim experience a 10+++ and on that scale I would give our experience with you and Tailormade Andalucia a 10+++ too. The trip was a perfect blend of sightseeing and free time. All of the stresses of planning such a trip were assumed by KimKim and by you which reflected the benefits of working with someone who lives in the region and has the benefit of planning trips for tourists. Rocia from KimKim was in contact with us regularly during the trip to make sure everything was going well and she responded quickly any time we had a question. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our tours and found the guides to be exceptionally knowledgeable ( Ana, Filippo, Diego, Maria, Jose, Joaquin and Teresa). It was great to meet you and we loved the tapas tour with you in Sevilla. All of the hotels were fabulous and each unique in their own way. The Hotel H10s were great (centrally located and spacious) and we really enjoyed our stay in Ronda at the Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera and at the Hotel Fuerte Conil in Conil de la Frontera. The hike with Filippo in Costa Brava was a highlight as was the gorge walkway in Caminito Del Rey. Touring the Alhambra in Granada and the Alcazar in Cordoba were definitely take-away memories. If you ever took a big trip as a kid and your parents did all the planning and organizing and you got to go and have fun and just enjoy the trip, that would be how working with you and KimKim worked for us. I know we will plan future trips with KimKim and I have certainly recommended them to friends who are thinking about travelling. I would definitely recommend Tailormade Andalucia to anyone planning a trip to southern Spain. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Sam for planning our amazing trip.

Local specialist: Sam Lister
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Sam Lister
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Jun 01, 2022

Hi Pat! Thank you very much indeed for taking the time to write!! It was pleasure to host you and a real pleasure for me to meet you all!! Many thanks for trusting us and kimkim with the planning of your trip! Un abrazo, sam

Multiple destinations in Spain
Spain | May 14 - May 24, 2022

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Jim O.
Waterbury, CT | Reviewed on May 31, 2022
We had a wonderful experience on our trip to Spain. It was great to experience the culture, language and diverse history of various locations in Spain. Marina was very patient and helpful during the booking process. She was able to quickly give advice when we missed our train in Madrid. I'd also like to recognize the efforts of Vanessa at the Petit Palace Puerta del Sol for her repeated efforts to find us dinner reservations. We had personal guides in each city and all added tremendous... Read more

We had a wonderful experience on our trip to Spain. It was great to experience the culture, language and diverse history of various locations in Spain. Marina was very patient and helpful during the booking process. She was able to quickly give advice when we missed our train in Madrid. I'd also like to recognize the efforts of Vanessa at the Petit Palace Puerta del Sol for her repeated efforts to find us dinner reservations. We had personal guides in each city and all added tremendous insight and knowledge to what we were seeing. Special mention to Linda in Madrid, Yolanda in Toledo, Elena in Segovia, Ferran in Sevilla, and Sergio, who spent all day driving us around Andalusia, on our day trip to Ronda.

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 31, 2022

Hi Jim! I really appreciate all your feedback and I'm delighted to read that you had such a good time and enjoyed all our guides. It was a real pleasure to host you here in Spain! I will share your kind words with our team in Spain :) Warmest regards, Marina

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Spain | May 22 - May 29, 2022

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Chris M.
Seven Oaks, SC | Reviewed on May 30, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trip! Planning was meticulous and recommend trips were awesome. Read more

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trip!

Planning was meticulous and recommend trips were awesome.

Hotel Reviews
Áurea Convento Capuchinos by Eurostars Hotel Company
Segovia

Segovia is a great town and this hotel was a perfect base to explore it

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Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa
Cofiño, Parres

Beautiful property and location

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 31, 2022

Hi Chris! Thank you so much for your feedback and for your kind words! It's been a pleasure helping you plan this trip to Spain to get the know Picos de Europa and its beautiful surroundings. I will be more than happy to help with a future adventure :) Best regards, Bea.

The perfect family vacation to Spain and Portugal
Spain | May 21 - May 29, 2022

Kevin
Kevin N.
Fruit Cove, FL | Reviewed on May 30, 2022
James and the team at KimKim were absolutely spectacular in putting together a family vacation for us to Spain and Portugal. James listened to our goals for the trip and planned out an exceptional itinerary that fit every need from transportation every step of the way, to fantastic hotel selections, both in quality and location, to perfect excursions each day. He found a perfect balance of finding the right experiences for us at every stop while not trying to cram so much in that we felt... Read more

James and the team at KimKim were absolutely spectacular in putting together a family vacation for us to Spain and Portugal. James listened to our goals for the trip and planned out an exceptional itinerary that fit every need from transportation every step of the way, to fantastic hotel selections, both in quality and location, to perfect excursions each day. He found a perfect balance of finding the right experiences for us at every stop while not trying to cram so much in that we felt rushed. In Barcelona, we had a fantastic bike tour with Olga, walking tour with Eli and amazing private cooking class with Rosa. Each representative was exceptional. Victor gave us a wonderful hiking tour around Palamos on the Costa Brava and Margeurida and Peter were awesome in showing us the beauty and history of Lisbon. If we could give more than 5 stars for the trip coordination, we would. My best recommendation would be we would use this team 100% again in the future. Thank you!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Aigua Blava
Costa Brava · Girona

This hotel location was amazing, right on the water and cliffs of Fornells just outside the town of Begur. The views were incredible as was the service of the staff. The rooms and everything about the hotel were spot on. We would stay there again every time. My only very minor nitpick is the need for some type of casual dining. We had dinner there one evening and it was great, like a high end restaurant. But on other days after a busy day exploring the area, unless you have a car or take a taxi into Begur, you need to have a fine dining experience on site. Again, very minor and overall this hotel is awesome.

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PortoBay Marquês
Lisbon

A perfect balance of a nice hotel well situated in Lisbon but affordable and not over the top 5 star where you feel you want to stay there to enjoy all the amenities vs. explore Lisbon. The staff was very helpful, suggesting restaurants and helping us access and print all our Covid test results so we could get back to the U.S.

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H10 Madison
Barcelona

James at KimKim booked us at the Madison and it was perfect for our needs. The location was fantastic, just a block from the Gothic historic district and easy walking to all the sites and restaurants. The staff was very gracious, warm and helpful and all spoke very good English which made it easy on us. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.

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Activity Reviews
Private Bike Tour of Barcelona
Private Bike Tour of Barcelona
Barcelona

Olga welcomed us to Barcelona with our first experience in Spain. She gave a great tour, was very knowledgeable, incredibly friendly and spoke great English. It was a perfect way to begin our immersion into the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Olga was tremendous. Ask for her.
Transport
Private Tour of Park Güell & Sagrada Família
Private Tour of Park Güell & Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Eli (Elisabeth) was great to be with, giving us an in-depth tour into 2 of Barcelona's most famous landmarks, the Park Guell and Sagrada Familia. Both were amazing and Eli is an encyclopedia of knowledge of the sites. Even in times of stress when we couldn't find taxis to the sites (due to a Formula One race being in town), Eli ran all over to get transportation and make our trip a memorable one.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ask for Eli, she's super.
Transport
A Cooking Class of Spanish Cuisine
A Cooking Class of Spanish Cuisine
Barcelona

After 2 days of seeing Barcelona, it was a ton of fun to relax for a few hours in a private cooking class with Rosa. She was tremendous, highly engaging, obviously incredibly knowledgeable about cooking, and it would be hard to not think she was an American, her English is flawless which made communication excellent. She found the right balance of getting everyone involved to their level of experience and interest and was a treat to be with for 4 hours. A big hit on our trip.

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Food
We picked the menu but the food was so unique and different. A ton of fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
If you can arrange for a private cooking class with Rosa, make it happen. Well worth it.
Transport
Experience Lisbon Walking Tour
Experience Lisbon Walking Tour
Lisbon

Marguerida led us on a half day walking, eating tour of Lisbon and it was a lot of fun. It was our first experience in Lisbon so it was fun to begin to get a little immersion into the area. She did a great job of showing us around despite being rushed by our need to squeeze in Covid tests to be able to return to the U.S. Marguerida is studying tourism in college and will do great in the field. Very personable and knowledgeable.

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Lisbon Riverside Bike Tour
Lisbon Riverside Bike Tour
Lisbon

If you want a great history lesson of Portugal while taking in the sites of the riverfront area of Lisbon, take a bike tour with Peter. He's exceptional, gave us a great tour, is very outgoing and knows EVERYTHING about Portugal. All from someone who was born in England from Portugese parents and has returned to his family's homeland to teach others about the country. It was a fantastic day and great experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Make sure to ask for Peter and get ready to learn things about Portugal you never knew.
Transport
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Jun 01, 2022

Hi Kevin,
All I can say is Wow, thank you so much for the very detailed review and your kind words. Rocio, the team and I are thrilled that you had such a great family holiday!! We value our team and all we work with v much and it is great to know you enjoyed their company and all the elements to the trip. It was a pleasure to have you travelling with us!!
Un abrazo,
James

Tailor-made trip to Spain
Spain | May 14 - May 22, 2022

Chanin
Chanin K.
Springfield, PA | Reviewed on May 29, 2022
Our recent family trip to Madrid and Northern Spain was my husband and daughter's first visit to the country, although I had been several times before. Despite this difficult-to-please audience—veteran Spanish traveller mixed with newbies, not to mention the short attention span of a 9 year old—James planned a wonderful trip to Madrid, Oviedo, Santander and Bilbao, complete with personalized walking and museum tours, a car for flexibility, and comfortable hotels. He was very receptive to my... Read more

Our recent family trip to Madrid and Northern Spain was my husband and daughter's first visit to the country, although I had been several times before. Despite this difficult-to-please audience—veteran Spanish traveller mixed with newbies, not to mention the short attention span of a 9 year old—James planned a wonderful trip to Madrid, Oviedo, Santander and Bilbao, complete with personalized walking and museum tours, a car for flexibility, and comfortable hotels. He was very receptive to my feedback along the way and organized just the right balance of free time to planned activities, and each of the walking tours planned was engaging. Highlights included a tour of Madrid's markets and tapas with Melinda (she was accommodating of our slower speed due to jet lag and connected well with our daughter); a private walking tour of the city and the Prado with Cristina (who tailored the activity to exclude sites we'd already visited and opened our eyes even to secrets of familiar Prado masterpieces); and an architecture- and art-focused walking tour of Bilbao with Esther (who was patient enough to allow for playground and snack stops).

The only activity that I would offer feedback on would be the tuk tuk tour in Madrid, which could have been more impactful (and less grueling than a walking tour!) if it was scheduled as an initiation to the city, the day we arrived/after an overnight flight.

We also appreciated having the help of Rocio while in Spain as our in-country concierge whenever we had questions during the trip.

We thoroughly enjoyed our Spain trip, have recommended Kimkim to our family and friends, and we're already thinking about the next trip they can help us plan!

Hotel Reviews
Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via
Madrid

This artsy hotel is very comfortable, has good breakfast included, and offers very helpful desk staff. Also very centrally-located.

Authenticity & Character
The literature quotes on the walls
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Gran Via, right in the middle of the city
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Princesa Munia Hotel & Spa
Oviedo, Asturias

We received a smoking room, despite being non-smokers, and our clothes smelled of stale smoke for days after. Breakfast buffet was good though.

Hotel Miró
Bilbao

Centrally located near the Guggenheim, welcoming and helpful staff, and great breakfast options.

Authenticity & Character
We didn't make use of them, but they even had bikes & helmets available for use.
Location
Across from the Guggenheim
Staff
The concierge recommended a great pintxos bar and drew us a map.
Cleanliness & Comfort
They even offered kid-sized slippers and a robe for our daughter
Eurostars Hotel Real
Santander

We only stayed for a night; the room temperature was hard to control and the minibar options were lacking, though the breakfast buffet was impressive.

Tips for future travelers

Probably not the best fit for families with kids.

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Right near the beach
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Activity Review
Private Walking Tour of Madrid & the Prado Museum
Private Walking Tour of Madrid & the Prado Museum
Madrid

Cristina tailored her walking tour to accommodate (and omit) the sites we'd already seen. She offered countless historical facts and trivia, and opened our eyes to even familiar works of art at the Prado.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cristina is a fluent english speaker and offered a wealth of historical knowledge
Transport
She included a short cab ride so we could have more time at the Prado
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Jun 01, 2022

Hi Chanin!

Thank you v much for the v detailed feedback and comments! And for the wonderful photos of your trip! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed discovering your family 'roots' in Northern Spain and even caught the celebrations in Madrid. Glad we managed to cater to all the tastes too!! We've certainly taken on board your comments about the hotel in Oviedo and tuktuk too, so many thanks and I hope this didn't affect the rest if the trip. It was a pleasure to plan it with you!
Un abrazo,
James

Wonderful trip to Catalonia
Spain | May 1 - May 7, 2022

Nikki
Nikki C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 28, 2022
Working with James over the past two years (thanks to Covid!) was wonderful! He worked with us to plan a trip for our 8th wedding anniversary to Begur and Barcelona in May 2020, which we ended up postponing for two years, and turned into a 10th wedding anniversary trip! The accommodations he recommended and activities planned were perfect for what we like to do when we travel. We particularly enjoyed our time with Olga in Barcelona - she spoke perfect English, was entertaining and... Read more

Working with James over the past two years (thanks to Covid!) was wonderful! He worked with us to plan a trip for our 8th wedding anniversary to Begur and Barcelona in May 2020, which we ended up postponing for two years, and turned into a 10th wedding anniversary trip! The accommodations he recommended and activities planned were perfect for what we like to do when we travel. We particularly enjoyed our time with Olga in Barcelona - she spoke perfect English, was entertaining and knowledgeable, and was very personable. Thank you, James, for a wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews
Gallery Hotel
Barcelona

Loves this hotel. Great location and super friendly staff.

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Parador de Aiguablava
Begur

We enjoyed this lovely hotel. Beautiful and updated accommodations. We had an issue with the air conditioner not cooling which never was fixed even after asking twice. However the nights were beautiful so we slept with the e sliding door open.

Tips for future travelers

Would be helpful to rent a car if you don’t want to constantly take a taxi

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Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Jun 01, 2022

Hi Nikki & Tyler!
Thanks so much for your comments and feedback. I'm so pleased that you FINALLY got to take the trip and create some lasting holiday memories! It was a long time in the making but a pleasure from start to finish!!
Un abrazo,
James
James

Spain Road Trip
Spain | Apr 27 - May 15, 2022

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Rallis P.
Jacksonville Beach, FL | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
We had a great road trip through the north and northwest of Spain. Kim Kim provided us with local agents with local knowledge which really made a significant difference. Besides arranging tickets to well-known destinations such as the Sagrada Familia, Batllo House, Park Guell, etc. in Barcelona. They helped arrange unique walking and Pintxos tours in Barcelona and San Sebastian. If you like maritime history then you would also appreciate the Alboa Foundation and seeing the construction of a... Read more

We had a great road trip through the north and northwest of Spain. Kim Kim provided us with local agents with local knowledge which really made a significant difference. Besides arranging tickets to well-known destinations such as the Sagrada Familia, Batllo House, Park Guell, etc. in Barcelona. They helped arrange unique walking and Pintxos tours in Barcelona and San Sebastian. If you like maritime history then you would also appreciate the Alboa Foundation and seeing the construction of a traditional whaling ship using original techniques. We really enjoyed the Agroturismo Casas that were arranged for us, although a couple of locations were a bit further off the beaten path than what we had expected; but nevertheless, very enjoyable and provided for a unique experience. We enjoyed visiting villages along the Camino and seeing places such as the Monasterio de Pietro park and all of the beautiful waterfalls, Bertiz National Park, and the Playa de Catedrales. The folks at Kim Kim stayed in touch with us on our journey to check in with us and were always available if there was a question or a need.

The planning process was easy and responsive using the online communication tools that Kim Kim provides.

Local specialist: Susana Conde

Family Trip to Spain 2022
Spain | Apr 17 - Apr 27, 2022

Audra
Audra M.
Australia | Reviewed on May 09, 2022
Upon finding great online reviews about KimKim, we decided to go with them for our family trip to Spain. From the first contact to the last interaction, everything went smoothly. We got excellent advise when planning our trip (it was our first time in Spain so this was important). Raquel -our local specialist- is very knowledgeable and, after making sure she understood our interests, she helped us design the perfect itinerary: Malaga, Granada, Sevilla and Madrid (including visits to Ronda,... Read more

Upon finding great online reviews about KimKim, we decided to go with them for our family trip to Spain. From the first contact to the last interaction, everything went smoothly.

We got excellent advise when planning our trip (it was our first time in Spain so this was important). Raquel -our local specialist- is very knowledgeable and, after making sure she understood our interests, she helped us design the perfect itinerary: Malaga, Granada, Sevilla and Madrid (including visits to Ronda, Setenil and Valencia) in 11 days.

The hotels were all very unique and -as per our request- historic or representative of the Spanish culture. They were all perfectly located in the historic centre, so we could easily walk to all the interesting places, and stay late for shows or drinks and walk back to the hotel easily. The service was excellent and the buffet breakfasts were superb.

Raquel also assisted us in choosing the right tours and activities to keep all the family happy and booking everything for us. We had the perfect mix of cultural, gastronomic and fun activities.

Raquel was also very diligent in making sure everything was properly booked (hotel, drivers, guides, tickets, etc.) and that each evening we had the relevant information/tickets for the next day.

The drivers were always very polite and helpful, and on time every single time. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. We could ask them all sorts of questions and they made each visit extremely interesting and informative. Bea -our tour guide in Seville- helped us have one of the best days during the trip. Federico was a wealth of knowledge when visiting La Alhambra, Tino was the best guide we could have had in El Prado museum, and Jaume in Valencia was a delight to spend the day with, just to name some, but all were fantastic.

I would definitely recommend planning and booking your next trip with KimKim. They took all the hassle and the stress of planning and travelling from us, we feel we made the most of our time in Spain, and we felt treated like royalty all the time.

Can’t wait until the next trip!

Local specialist: Raquel Ferriol
Raquel
Raquel Ferriol
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on May 14, 2022

Thank you so much Audra!

It's been a real pleasure to host you and your family in Spain- All our guides and drivers have commented on your interest and kindness- People like you make us passionate about our job!.

Hoping that our paths cross again in the future! :)

All my best,

Raquel

Your Trip to Spain and Portugal is the best!
Spain | Apr 16 - Apr 24, 2022

Mary
Mary B.
Concord, CA | Reviewed on May 07, 2022
Patricia did a fabulous job of matching our itinerary to our interests. YTTSP gave us a local phone, preloaded with information we needed in case of questions. Only a few minor isssues occurred, and Patricia called right away to discuss the question and the solution. Her customer service is outstanding, and was very much appreciated on our first visit to Spain. We spent 8 days touring 4 cities, and had incredible guides for all the important places we wanted to tour. Laura, who handled... Read more

Patricia did a fabulous job of matching our itinerary to our interests. YTTSP gave us a local phone, preloaded with information we needed in case of questions. Only a few minor isssues occurred, and Patricia called right away to discuss the question and the solution. Her customer service is outstanding, and was very much appreciated on our first visit to Spain.

We spent 8 days touring 4 cities, and had incredible guides for all the important places we wanted to tour. Laura, who handled our tour of the Sagrada Familia and Guell Park in Barcelona, was a particular standout. Federico toured us through the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada with an incredible amount of background information and details drawn from poetry and letters written by the occupants and visitors of the time. Patricia handled all of our transportation, including flights, trains and drivers. Instructions were always clear and very straightforward. The hotels chosen for us were also standouts.

I highly recommend Patricia and YTTSP for a relaxing and rewarding vacation!

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on May 24, 2022

Dear Mary,

Thank you for spending some time writing about your recent trip with us! It was a pleasure organizing this trip for you!

We really delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our company and you were very satisfied with our work, our timely response, and our support while traveling with us.

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon to either Spain or Portugal!

Best regards,
Patricia

Here is what I posted on TripAdvisor…We sta...
Spain | Apr 19 - May 5, 2022

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Maureen R.
Canada | Reviewed on May 06, 2022
Here is what I posted on TripAdvisor… We started to work with Luis on an itinerary and made many changes until we came up with a final version. Along that process, Luis was patient and helpful with great suggestions. Once we arrived in Spain, the hotels Luis booked were excellent and all very central and perfect for easy access to things tourists want to be near. We wanted a few tours included and I stressed that I wanted only “small group” tours. Luis found us perfect companies that... Read more

Here is what I posted on TripAdvisor…

We started to work with Luis on an itinerary and made many changes until we came up with a final version. Along that process, Luis was patient and helpful with great suggestions. Once we arrived in Spain, the hotels Luis booked were excellent and all very central and perfect for easy access to things tourists want to be near. We wanted a few tours included and I stressed that I wanted only “small group” tours. Luis found us perfect companies that specialize in small groups and in each case, the tour guides were excellent ! He was in regular contact with us along the way and when we had a few questions, he was quick to respond. Everything he organized for us worked perfectly !
I highly recommend Luis and Hidden in Spain!
Maureen R.
Vancouver

Local specialist: Luis Fernandez de Vega

Talented Tailormade Andalusia Team
Spain | Mar 23 - Apr 3, 2022

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Beth W.
Scottsdale, AZ | Reviewed on May 02, 2022
To the KimKim Team and James at Tailormade: I have lost my survey email somehow but I cannot pass up the opportunity to tell you what a fantastic job James and Susanna did at the Tailormade Andalusia Team! The customized itinerary was amazing, the accommodations perfect, the attention to detail unsurpassed, and the personal interaction and touches so perfect (and appreciated!). The drivers and tour guides were fun, interesting, well informed, and compensated for our lack of Spanish... Read more

To the KimKim Team and James at Tailormade:

I have lost my survey email somehow but I cannot pass up the opportunity to tell you what a fantastic job James and Susanna did at the Tailormade Andalusia Team!

The customized itinerary was amazing, the accommodations perfect, the attention to detail unsurpassed, and the personal interaction and touches so perfect (and appreciated!). The drivers and tour guides were fun, interesting, well informed, and compensated for our lack of Spanish language with their English skills! With your assistance we discovered the friendly, historic, proud culture of Spain. Everyone made us feel like royalty!

What a great way to explore Spain! Thank you to everyone for making our trip so special. We would not hesitate to call you all again!

Hotel Review
URSO Hotel & Spa
Madrid

We were treated like royalty here! Thanks especially to Lili at the front desk who went above and beyond to help us with everything; including finding lost luggage! Wonderful place to stay!

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Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on May 06, 2022

Hi there Beth & Ed,
Thanks very much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to have you travelling with us and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it, and feel you got a lot out of your visit to Madrid and particularly Andalucia! I hope you took with you some very special memories.
Un abrazo from us all,
James & the Tailormade Andalucia team

We really had great tours and guides. The coo...
Spain | Apr 13 - Apr 23, 2022

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Margaux Z.
Sandusky, OH | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2022
We really had great tours and guides. The cooking class was lord of fun with great instructors. Jospeh our hiking guide and Pedro our 4x4 guide did an excellent job as well. The can Alberti was an excellent hotel with great service Read more

We really had great tours and guides. The cooking class was lord of fun with great instructors. Jospeh our hiking guide and Pedro our 4x4 guide did an excellent job as well. The can Alberti was an excellent hotel with great service

Hotel Review
Casa Albertí Boutique Hotel
Mahón
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Activity Review
Boquería Market Visit & Cooking Class
Boquería Market Visit & Cooking Class
Barcelona
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 26, 2022

Hi Margaux,
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure helping you organize your dream trip to my beautiful country! I really appreciate all your feedback and I'm delighted to read that you had such a good time and enjoyed all our guides. It was a real pleasure to host you here in Spain! Warmest regards, Marina

A Stellar First Visit to Spain
Spain | Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2022

Lynn
Lynn K.
St. Petersburg, FL | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2022
This was our first experience planning travel with kimkim and we will definitely use you again. The trip was really flawless due in large part to Marina and the kimkim team listening to what we thought we wanted to do and acting on, and enhancing, our ideas. Our local guides in Madrid (Geza, fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable), Cordoba (Olivia, extremely knowledgeable, loved her visual aides), and Sevilla (Raul’s love of the city and the Alcazar really came through), were OUTSTANDING. Each... Read more

This was our first experience planning travel with kimkim and we will definitely use you again. The trip was really flawless due in large part to Marina and the kimkim team listening to what we thought we wanted to do and acting on, and enhancing, our ideas. Our local guides in Madrid (Geza, fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable), Cordoba (Olivia, extremely knowledgeable, loved her visual aides), and Sevilla (Raul’s love of the city and the Alcazar really came through), were OUTSTANDING. Each hotel was more charming than the last and I am ready to move in permanently to the H10 Casa de La Plata in Sevilla. Gorgeous lobby, great room, A+ staff. The hotel staff in Madrid were also top-notch. We found the tour and olive oil tasting at Hacienda Guzman to be another highlight: our guide there, again, knowledgeable and engaging. But the overarching positive was Marina and her hands-on attention to every detail. She anticipated everything we needed and was readily available via messaging, even phone, on the occasions we needed anything while we were there. Marina helped us have the perfect introduction to Spain. We are grateful to have had her guidance throughout the trip.

Hotel Review
H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

Location, lobby, room, bathroom, breakfast, staff members, were all exceptional. You really cannot improve on the location: walkable to so much shopping, dining, sites.

Tips for future travelers

Be aware that it is not accessible by car. Your taxi/Uber driver will need to drop you about a block or so away and you will walk through the narrow streets to the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful decor, elegant and updated.
Location
Staff
Very friendly, professional, accommodating, spoke excellent English.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfectly clean.
Activity Review
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Seville

Our private tour guide was engaging and knowledgeable. The tour and tasting were both so enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Apr 08, 2022

Hi Lynn! Thank you SO much for writing such a detailed review and for your kind words! It has been a true pleasure helping you plan your trip to Spain and I am so glad you had such a fantastic trip. The olive oil experience is one of my favorites visits in Spain and I am glad you enjoyed it too. I will share your review with our team in Spain ;) It's been wonderful working with you to plan this trip to Spain and I look forward to helping you plan another adventure in the future! :). Warm regards, Marina.

Dream Trip to Barcelona
Spain | Mar 11 - Mar 19, 2022

Pam
Pam C.
Madison, WI | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2022
Our family trip to Barcelona and Madrid was the perfect 10. With the exception of some rainy days everything else was planned perfectly thanks to Bea! From our arrival when customs lines were longer than expected, to one rainy day when we needed some indoor activity ideas, to planning covid tests for our return flight, Bea was available and responded quickly every time we needed her or had questions. It was so reassuring to have someone to ask questions to during our stay--and it removed any... Read more

Our family trip to Barcelona and Madrid was the perfect 10. With the exception of some rainy days everything else was planned perfectly thanks to Bea! From our arrival when customs lines were longer than expected, to one rainy day when we needed some indoor activity ideas, to planning covid tests for our return flight, Bea was available and responded quickly every time we needed her or had questions. It was so reassuring to have someone to ask questions to during our stay--and it removed any anxiety we had about making the most of our time without wasting it on unnecessary google searches! The highlight of the trip was our private tour with Jordi to Montserrat and a Winery where the iconic cava is made. Jordi was informative, and friendly and a joy to spend the day with--and all we had to do was enjoy the spectacular views and countryside! Overall I was blown away by the personal planning I received before and during or trip. I would not hesitate to recommend Bea and Kimkim to friends and will certainly use their service again in the future.

Activity Review
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

This was certainly one of the highlights of our trip. Jordi was a spectacular tour guide, friendly, funny, informative and a joy to spend an entire day with. Doing this as a private tour made it the most memorable part of our vacation. Montserrat was breathtaking and so inspirational. The wine tour was informative and entertaining and we left with some amazing cava to enjoy for the remainder of our trip.

Quality of Experience
Bea's suggestions allowed us to vere off the beaten path of typical tourists and show our son some sights he hasn't seen while studying abroad in Barcelona.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
top notch
Transport
clean, comfortable, on time, completely stress free.
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Mar 30, 2022

Hi Pam! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write this review and thank you for your kind words :) It has been great to help you plan this amazing trip during the entire process and I'm so happy you got the opportunity to enjoy the country with your family. It would be a pleasure to help you again in the future! Best regards to you and your family, Bea.

Trip was wonderfully planned out. A perfect b...
Spain | Mar 18 - Mar 26, 2022

george
george h.
Asbury Park, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2022

Trip was wonderfully planned out. A perfect blend of oversight and self-determination.
Joel was there for me every step of the way, when needed, both before and during my trip.

Local specialist: Joël Courchay

Spring Break in Spain
Spain | Mar 11 - Mar 18, 2022

Victoria
Victoria H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2022
We are a well-traveled family of 4. I usually plan our trip itineraries but just couldn’t this time due to work/life. KimKim and Sam to the rescue. I was a bit hesitant but Google Reviews were all good, so I took a chance in reaching out. After the first interaction with Sam, I knew I’d happily let him take care of our 9 day trip.
Prior to the trip, he was great at keeping me informed on ideas and planning progress. He asked questions (and made recommendations) re preferences on hotels and...
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We are a well-traveled family of 4. I usually plan our trip itineraries but just couldn’t this time due to work/life. KimKim and Sam to the rescue. I was a bit hesitant but Google Reviews were all good, so I took a chance in reaching out. After the first interaction with Sam, I knew I’d happily let him take care of our 9 day trip.
Prior to the trip, he was great at keeping me informed on ideas and planning progress. He asked questions (and made recommendations) re preferences on hotels and excursions/tours, and then just took care of all of it. From the private transfers to/from airport, COVID tests, train tickets, and tours, it was all done seamlessly for us. When the cloudy/rainy weather caused us to cancel a bike tour in Barcelona and our Costa Brava excursions on a boat and e-bikes, Sam and the tour guides were able to shift to make sure we still had a fun and full day.
The on the ground tour guides were excellent. Teresa, an art historian, was so knowledgeable at the Prado and walking us around Madrid; Samuel had great stories at Montserrat and was a pleasure to talk with; Craig was excellent showing us around the medieval towns in Costa Brava and giving us so many little tidbits at the Dali museum that we’d never have seen or experienced without his info; and Maribel was informative and interesting during our day in Madrid experiencing Park Guell and Sagrada Familia. All of them interacted with our 11& 12 year old boys and made sure to keep them engaged. I even appreciated that our drive to and from the airport (Walter) was the same person to book end our trip with a safe and friendly drive.
The hotels were all 5* with excellent family room setups. I was very impressed.
I can’t recommend KimKim, Sam or the various tour guides enough. We can’t wait to go back to Spain!

Hotel Review
Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa
Torrent - Girona

Great connecting room set up. Beautiful. Excellent cocktails, wine and food. Very relaxing spa. Boys loved the tennis courts.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sam Lister
Sam
Sam Lister
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Mar 24, 2022

Hi Victoria!
Thank you so much for writing such a detailed review! I really appreciate all your feedback and I'm delighted to read that you guys had such a good time and enjoyed all our guides and services so much. It was a real pleasure to host you here in Spain!
Un abrazo fuerte

Bea was amazing. Constantly working with us ...
Spain | Mar 4 - Mar 12, 2022

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Benjamin G.
Tucker, GA | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2022
Bea was amazing. Constantly working with us both before AND during our trip to help us have a wonderful experience. We even changed activities and times while in Spain and she made it happen. I would use her again in a heartbeat and hope to do so on our next trip.
By way of background, there were 8 of us in the trip, ages 13-73. We went to Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona and also north in Catalunya. We tackled around three activities per day all thanks to her!
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Bea was amazing. Constantly working with us both before AND during our trip to help us have a wonderful experience. We even changed activities and times while in Spain and she made it happen. I would use her again in a heartbeat and hope to do so on our next trip.
By way of background, there were 8 of us in the trip, ages 13-73. We went to Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona and also north in Catalunya. We tackled around three activities per day all thanks to her!

Hotel Review
CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha
Madrid

Lovely hotel and great staff

Tips for future travelers

It was great for our last night before we returned

Authenticity & Character
Room design
Location
Staff
Diego!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

Raul was delightful and informative

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Mar 15, 2022

Hi Ben! Thank you so much for your kind words! It's been wonderful working with you to plan this trip to Spain and I'm so glad all of you had a great time here, that is the best reward. I look forward to helping you plan another adventure in the future! :). Best regards, Bea.

The trip of our dreams!
Spain | Jan 23 - Jan 29, 2022

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Valerie M.
Hough, OH | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2022
I don’t even know where to begin with this review, because our trip to Spain was perfect…and I mean PERFECT-from start to finish. Patricia was incredibly patient and kind during the planning stages. She quickly and seamlessly accommodated the many changes we had to make because of flight changes , Covid, etc Due to storms back home, we has to stay in Spain extra days. Patricia set up a new and wonderful hotel and our new Covid test appointments. We spent 3 days in Barcelona, took the... Read more

I don’t even know where to begin with this review, because our trip to Spain was perfect…and I mean PERFECT-from start to finish.

Patricia was incredibly patient and kind during the planning stages. She quickly and seamlessly accommodated the many changes we had to make because of flight changes , Covid, etc Due to storms back home, we has to stay in Spain extra days. Patricia set up a new and wonderful hotel and our new Covid test appointments.

We spent 3 days in Barcelona, took the high speed train to Madrid, and took a day trip to Toledo from Madrid. In Barcelona, we had a bike tour in the Gothic Quarter with Clara who provided an fun and enlightening information as well as tips on where to go for tapas! We also has an intellectually stimulating tour of the Gaudi Masterpieces and Güell Park with Elena, whose historical knowledge was stunning. For us, the icing on the cake was the guided tour of La Boqueria Market and subsequent cooking class with Carlos. We learned to make paella, crema catalana, Spanish omelette, pan tomate, and flat bread with spinach, pignoli, and raisins. We highly recommend all of these activities

After arriving in Madrid, we were greeted by the most gracious driver, Ricardo. He ended up driving us three times while we were in Madrid, and by the end we felt like he was family. Our day trip to Toledo was life-changing. Toledo was one of the most physically beautiful places I had ever seen! We were so fortunate to have Inma as our guide. We took a cab tour to see the bigger picture, and then we saw the Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter. She left us at a wonderful place for lunch.

I can’t think Patricia enough for this trip. It was truly magical, and she was the one who made it happen. I would recommend her 1000 times over. Thank you! You made me and my husband fall in love with Spain. We will be back!

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Feb 15, 2022

Hi Valerie,

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure helping you organize your dream trip to my beautiful country! It was lovely that your dreams came true with this trip, and I will be ready to help you plan and discover other areas of Spain and or Portugal for your future trips!

Best,

Patricia

Karin was very patient in putting together ou...
Spain | Jan 15 - Jan 27, 2022

Rosario
Rosario A.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2022
Karin was very patient in putting together our trip. We booked two weeks in advanced which is too short and Karin was able to make an excellent trip for us. Thank you Karin, we always remember you and Kimkim.
Once Beatriz de Pablo took over in Spain and Portugal it was an awesome trip. We told her our flight and she was able to adjust in short notice our accommodation. Beatriz make our trip so it won't be tiring for us. We have enough rest and go sight seeing, shopping, walking downtown and...
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Karin was very patient in putting together our trip. We booked two weeks in advanced which is too short and Karin was able to make an excellent trip for us. Thank you Karin, we always remember you and Kimkim.
Once Beatriz de Pablo took over in Spain and Portugal it was an awesome trip. We told her our flight and she was able to adjust in short notice our accommodation. Beatriz make our trip so it won't be tiring for us. We have enough rest and go sight seeing, shopping, walking downtown and having tapas. Beatriz also made sure we are doing fine by texting via WhatsApp everyday, if our pickup was there. She also got all the professional guides for us. It turns our almost all out tours were private. Hotels she choose with our budget were excellent. They were very clean and comfortable and made us feel welcome. Staff at the hotel were accommodating as well, they guided us where to eat, shop, what to see on our free time.
Hello Bea, Hats off to you, you did awesome. It's a trip we can't forget. Please also thank our professional guides Cristina, Enrique, Sergio in Barcelona. Jorge in Madrid. Train ride to Toledo was excellent and the place great. It was sooo cold. But anyway we were able to change our return trip to Madrid earlier. Oh gosh, we were having a good time and I forgot the names of our guide in Granada Please so sorry. Our guide in Seville Andres who waited for us to get our antigen test and was very patient. Our driver Juan Pedro going to the Andalusian Olive Estate thank you for being an excellent guide. Now in Lisboa, our last destination this trip was suer great. Miguel our food tour guide was so professional, friendly with a god sense of humor. Maria our guide to our Lady of Fatima was to drive and guide us was very good. It was an hour and a half drive from Lisboa. Tireless woman.
Overall, five stars to all who made our trip worth remembering. Hats off to all!!!

Hotel Review
Ciutat de Barcelona
Barcelona

Easy access to shops, restaurants, points of interests. Hotel can call a taxi for you. Excellent location. Very clean rooms and we had free buffet breakfast. Breakfast selection was very good.

Tips for future travelers

No parking nearby.

Authenticity & Character
Ambiance
Location
within City Center
Staff
Friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean, good wifi connection
Activity Review
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Excellent tapas. Wine or any drink you like to have. Cava was our favorite.. We went to three bars and tapa place and they were all very good. Tasted parmesan cheese cake!! Cristina was a professional guide.

Quality of Experience
we had the best tapas
Food
Awesome!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very Professional
Transport
we walked
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Feb 04, 2022

Hi Rosie! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write such a detailed review and thank you for your kind words to the entire team. It's been truly a pleasure to help you plan this amazing trip to Spain and Portugal and I'm so happy to see that you created lovely memories for a lifetime :) Best regards, Bea.

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