Anna-Maria Frid

Our entire trip to Croatia was amazing! Anna-Maria planned everything so well. She is clearly an expert when it comes to planning the perfect Croatian vacation. To start, our hotels were fantastic. Each one was very conveniently located mere minutes to the center of everything and included a truly remarkable breakfast each morning. The rooms themselves were quite small in two of the three hotels, but we spent very little time in the rooms, so it hardly mattered. The hotel staffs were... read more

Our entire trip to Croatia was amazing! Anna-Maria planned everything so well. She is clearly an expert when it comes to planning the perfect Croatian vacation. To start, our hotels were fantastic. Each one was very conveniently located mere minutes to the center of everything and included a truly remarkable breakfast each morning. The rooms themselves were quite small in two of the three hotels, but we spent very little time in the rooms, so it hardly mattered. The hotel staffs were incredibly helpful in terms of answering questions, holding bags for us, having rooms ready early, and making dinner reservations. We could not have asked for more! (Note: We stayed at Hotel Fermai in Split, Riva Marina in Hvar, and the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik. The latter two were particularly impressive. I wish we could have had one more night in Dubrovnik, especially.)

Aside from hotels, Anna-Maria planned our schedule impeccably. The private drivers to/from airports-ferries-hotels were uniformly impressive. They clearly took pride in their cities, shared interesting information about the sights along the way, and were alway on time, even early. On a day-to-day basis, there was a good mixture of staying in the cities and day trips to nearby attractions. I particularly enjoyed the day trip to Trogir/Krka/Skradin from Split (our tour guide, Elena, was great), the boat trip to Blue Cave/Pakleni Islands from Hvar, the island tour of Hvar that included photo ops, lavender fields, and olive oil tasting (Tea was lovely), and the early evening walking tour of Dubrovnik (Alberto was also lovely). In general, most of the tour guides were by far the best I have ever encountered.

Additionally, Anna-Maria was wonderful to work with. When my sister and I felt like the original schedule was a bit frenetic, we decided to add two more days. Anna-Maria was very helpful in determining where to add extra nights and was open to our request to add in a bit more "free time," when we could just explore the cities on our own. She also offered suggestions of what to do or see during this free time. Likewise, when we had a few questions during the trip, Anna-Maria was easily accessible via WhatsApp. I cannot recommend her services highly enough! Thank you, Anna-Maria! Honestly, I wish I could back to Croatia tomorrow and add in a few days to Korcula, which I hear is amazing. :)

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

Very conveniently located. Incredibly helpful staff who had rooms ready early and made us several dinner reservations. Delicious breakfast that was included in the price of our rooms.

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Location

Short walk to the sights

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Everyone offered to help!

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Riva Marina Hvar Hotel

Hvar

One of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in! We were originally going going to stay at the Beach Bay Hvar, but I'm so happy our plans changed. I think this hotel was a much better fit for my family. The rooms were small, but if you're doing Hvar correctly, you're not spending much time in the rooms. I loved the included breakfast each morning, and I loved the bar space in the evening. The location cannot be beat. We were literally five steps from the ferry when we arrived on the island; however, the hotel does a nice job of keeping the lobby space quiet, serene, and private. While this hotel does not have a pool, its sister hotel (Adriana Spa) does and is a very short walk away. It was super easy to walk into that hotel, show our hotel key, and take the elevator up to the spa and/or rooftop pool for a relaxing break from sightseeing. Overall, I would recommend Riva Marina Hvar hotel based on location and sea view alone. Everything else was the cherry on top! (Side note: Hvar was my favorite stop on my trip, and I wish I was still there now.)

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Right on the water. Literal steps from the ferry. Lovely view day or night.

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Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

One of the loveliest hotels I have ever stayed in. I really wish I could have stayed one more day. It felt incredibly luxurious, our room was very large by European standards, the breakfast each day was incredible, and overall, I felt lucky to be there. I also think the location was PERFECT. It's right outside the walls of the city, which I think is ideal. If you can afford it, I'd recommend this hotel again and again.

Authenticity & Character

Oldest hotel in Dubrovnik

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Right outside the walls of the city, which I think is perfect.

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Activity Reviews

Afternoon Split food tour

Split

Doris was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I am only taking off one star because some members of our group were slightly picky eaters and felt awkward when they did not want to try things like squid ink pasta or sardines. We loved the prosciutto, cheese, truffle pasta, bread, gelato, and of course, the wine. We also felt like we actually learned a lot about the city of Split in addition to its cuisine.

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Day Trip to Krka National Park & Trogir

Split

Our tour guide, Elena, was wonderful: friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and clearly took great pride in the sights. Krka was beautiful, of course, but I especially enjoyed the stops to Trogir and Skradin.

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Hvar Island Tour and Olive Oil Tasting

Hvar

So happy to see other parts of the island outside of Hvar Town. Our guide, Tea, was simply lovely. She was friendly, kind, answered all of our questions, drove expertly up very scary mountain roads, and took a great deal of pride in her island. I would recommend Tea as an island tour guide to anyone. Also, I do not remember the name of the gentleman who was our guide for the olive oil tasting, but he was great, too!

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Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

We saw some truly amazing sights. Highlights were the Blue Cave, Palmizana, and Stiniva Cove. I am only taking off one star because the trip was actually quite long--maybe longer than eight hours. We were very tired of swimming and sun by the time we got back to the hotel. The captain/guide were very friendly, but this trip might be more suited to groups of friends in the 20s or 30s than families or older travelers.

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Alberto was amazing! I loved him. He walks kind of fast, which was fine for me, but might be problematic for some visitors.

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Alberto was friendly, funny, and so interesting. I loved his viewpoint on Dubrovnik and Croatia's place in the world, generally.

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Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Each of the three islands was beautiful. Lunch was tasty, though if you order the fish, please know you will receive an entire large fish. A very large boat with a large group, so less personal than some of the other day trips/boat trips/tours we experienced on our trip. But if you prefer a more anonymous tour, this is probably for you.

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Anna Maria was a great resource! Everything she planned for us was better than expected. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive! I would definitely recommend her to friends and family! read more

Anna Maria was a great resource! Everything she planned for us was better than expected. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive! I would definitely recommend her to friends and family!

Hotel Reviews

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Hvar

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Hotel Agava

Split

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Family Hotel Amarin

Rovinj

Telling all of our friends about this amazing family hotel!

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Hilton Canopy

Zagreb

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Activity Reviews

Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

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Afternoon Split food tour

Split

Our guide was lovely and very relatable! She also gave us some great recommendations for the remaining days of our trip!

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Private guided tour of Pula

Croatia

Wine tasting day

Croatia

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I haven't used a travel service before this trip-- and I couldn't be happier with the result. It was a super easy and user-friendly platform and way of communicating with Anna-Maria. She made traveling with three generations smooth and met the needs of everyone with a variety of activities. We loved the private drivers and tour guides as they were flexible to our interests and needs (stretching our legs, lots of gelato stops). The local providers Anna-Maria found were on time, kind, and local... read more

I haven't used a travel service before this trip-- and I couldn't be happier with the result. It was a super easy and user-friendly platform and way of communicating with Anna-Maria. She made traveling with three generations smooth and met the needs of everyone with a variety of activities. We loved the private drivers and tour guides as they were flexible to our interests and needs (stretching our legs, lots of gelato stops). The local providers Anna-Maria found were on time, kind, and local experts. From Pero's extensive knowledge of the history of Dubrovnik (including Game of Thrones) to Antonio's expertise in the waters surrounding Korcula to Christina's relationships with local and family restaurants on our food tour of Split--- all were wonderful core memories and experiences for us. Anna-Maria's communication throughout the trip, just checking in on us and providing any details was appreciated and top-notch. 1000% would recommend Anna-Maria, KimKim, and Croatia!!

Hotel Reviews

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

This is my dream hotel. I loved the design-- modern, but comfortable and in a beautiful setting. The restaurant (dinner and lunch) was fantastic under mature trees and umbrellas with an attentive staff. The views and service from the lounge patio were also wonderful! We were in the Villa building with a large, comfortable and modern room. Sadly, we didn't have a view or a balcony as we were on the first floor (back of a building). But it did make coming and going through our day very easy. The location is fabulous and a stone's throw from the Old City and bus stops. The service is top-notch.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely patios with views to the city!

Location

2-minute walk to the Old City gate

Staff

The waitstaff at the restaurants and lounges were lovely. Front desk less so, but professional if not warm.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean and modern

Hotel Korsal

Korčula

The location and staff were perfect and lovely. The main challenge with this hotel is accessibility. There are a LOT of stairs; 3 sets to get to your room with no elevators. The staff kindly takes up your bags, but traveling with older people it wasn't as easy as we would have liked given the amount of walking/strolling you do in a day. The breakfast spread was nice but our least favorite on the trip. The staff was really nice and kind-- and made up for the other elements. Definitely ask for a sea view room! Watching the boats come in and out of the marina was one of our favorite things. The patio views were really calming and lovely.

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Easy 5-minute walk to the old town/restaurants and great view of the marina

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Hotel Ambasador

Split

This was a wonderfully modern and comfortable hotel. We loved the patio dining (delicious and overlooking the yachts) and the vast breakfast spread. This was the most comfortable bed that opened out to a large balcony. The shower was roomy and it had a separate bathtub! The roof deck pool was also wonderful to cool down in. The only reason this hotel didn't get 5-stars is because we faced the street and both rooms you could hear the very loud street and the restaurant/club music was SO loud at night. Definitely get waterview rooms for some peace and quiet.

Authenticity & Character

Clean and new hotel-- so not a lot of character but warm and comfortable at the same time

Location

5-minute walk to old town Split and dockside for the yacht viewing

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Very kind and attentive front desk staff

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Activity Reviews

Montenegro Day trip from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

We loved this day trip. Totally a wonderful day trip. We loved going to Persalt and the little boat trip to the monastery. Kotor and a beautiful lunch (on our own) was a lovely treat which was recommended by our driver. Gabriel was a wonderful driver, we just wish we had a guide to give us a bit more history of the area. But he made great stops along the way and gave us his personal history which was nice! I would have liked to have spent more time in Kotor!

Quality of Experience

Loved the stop at Persalt! Parking also had a restroom and nice convenience store to grab some cold drinks.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Gabriel was wonderful. Very talkative in a good way and an excellent driver.

Transport

It was a nice Mercades van.

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Pero was wonderful! He was very well-educated and adaptable for the kids. Pero was very knowledgable and we wish we had more time with him.

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Snorkelling on Korčula Island

Korčula

Antonio and Patricia were fantastic. This was our favorite activity. Antonio made it super fun for the kids by feeding the deer, finding a baby octopus and a sea star, and letting us try sea urchin! He was very knowledgable and knew the waters well having grown up in Korcula.

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Best activity we did during the whole trip. Finding the baby octopus was SO special.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Antonio was kind and humble. He shared his knowledge of the area in a very quiet way, which is lovely.

Transport

They picked us up in a nice Mercedes van with the seats facing each other. It made getting in and out really easy and you could talk to each other.

Horseback riding in the Adriatic (for 3 pax)

Korčula

Love taking the horses through fields and into the water. We didn't realize we could have taken the reins, but they walked us instead. So that made it less fun. It was still beautiful, but the kids would have liked it better had they had the reins.

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We got picked up in a golf cart which was super fun!

Wine Tasting Tour in Lumbarda

Korčula

It was fine, but would have rather had Antonio and Patricia do the tour.

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Afternoon Split food tour

Split

Christina was great and new all the local spots. She gave us a nice history tour along with all the yummy food. Our favorite was the truffle pasta and the desserts.

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Both a fascinating and exciting journey through four Balkan nations, Serbia, Bosnia-Hercegovina , Croatia and Montenegro. After months of planning and adjustments with my excellent local specialist, Anna-Maria, the trip very much lived up to what I hoped for, getting to see most of the places I had planned to see and activities I had been interested to do including the hiking in Bosnia-Hercegovina. Learned a lot of history of the region from the guides, including Marko in Belgrade and Suzi in... read more

Both a fascinating and exciting journey through four Balkan nations, Serbia, Bosnia-Hercegovina , Croatia and Montenegro. After months of planning and adjustments with my excellent local specialist, Anna-Maria, the trip very much lived up to what I hoped for, getting to see most of the places I had planned to see and activities I had been interested to do including the hiking in Bosnia-Hercegovina. Learned a lot of history of the region from the guides, including Marko in Belgrade and Suzi in Sarajevo. In a region divided by recent conflict, what was so good about the guides was the different perspectives of the recent history. The highlight being a guided tour of the Siege of Sarajevo by Adnan Hasanbegovic, a veteran of the siege who showed me the tunnel of hope dug under the airport. Having been involved in the conflict as a both a civilian and a soldier, his account was so vivid, including the struggles he and many other experienced. From a conflict out of which so much hatred arose for the different nationalities involved, what was so impressive about Adnan's tour was how he had sympathy for those who he fought against, including the Serbs, as to how they were drawn into the conflict and for what they also suffered. Something which he said he found helpful in his work post-conflict focusing on reconciliation, during which me met many others who had survived conflicts.

Sarajevo itself was probably the highlight of my trip, being so full of diversity in terms of architecture and food, bringing together the best of its legacy being at the crossroads of the Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. I especially enjoyed the Turkish areas and most of all, the Bosnian Coffee. The hikes in Bosnia-Hercegovina were amazing. I had previously done the Seven Lakes trek through Slovenia with KimKim, which was a fantastic experience. but in Bosnia-Hercegovina though, there was a feeling that the nature was so much more untouched. This was especially evident on the Lukomir trek, visiting Bosnia's last traditional nomadic village where life has changed little in five hundred years.

Some much more natural beauty and historical sites were found in between Belgrade and Sarajevo and in between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, including Tara National Park (the Lungs of Serbia), the Ottoman bridge in Mostar, the stunning Kravice Waterfalls and the two highlights the Dervish House at Blagaj and a ride on the Sargan Eight Railway. So much fantastic variety with great insight provided by guides Stefan and Abdul.

And the excitement didn't end there, the ride on the replica 16th century galleon Karaka was great fun, seeing the beauty of the Eliphate islands before a trip to Kotor in Montenegro the next day. The crew on Karaka were so fun while Montenegro guide Dejan was so knowledgeable, giving lots of great tips for photographers. All people involved in making this trip were so helpful, from specialist Anna-Maria who did a fantastic job finding great accommodation in all three cities I stayed in (especially the apartment in Dubrovnik's Old Town) , Marko in Belgrade, Stefan between Belgrade and Sarajevo, Verda on the Lukmir trek, Suzi and Adnan in Sarajevo, Abdul between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, the Karaka crew and Dejan in Montenegro. All were so friendly and so hospitable. Natural feature that best reflected this though, was visiting the heart-shaped lake at Sutjeska National Park on the border of Bosnia and Montenegro, led by guide Jasmin. It truly opened my heart to the region and its people, as well as what they have largely come through following a difficult recent history.

Everything about my experience with kimkim was perfect. They designed the trip with what I liked, and adapted it to my liking. Anna Maria was the perfect guidance through everything. I was traveling alone, and being a young woman in a foreign country with a foreign la guage was scary, but having all my tours and transport beforehand made me feel very safe and able to just enjoy. Communication was great. One of my flights was cancelled and Anna Maria was able to rearrange my itinerary so I... read more

Everything about my experience with kimkim was perfect. They designed the trip with what I liked, and adapted it to my liking. Anna Maria was the perfect guidance through everything. I was traveling alone, and being a young woman in a foreign country with a foreign la guage was scary, but having all my tours and transport beforehand made me feel very safe and able to just enjoy. Communication was great. One of my flights was cancelled and Anna Maria was able to rearrange my itinerary so I would not miss anything.

I have no words to describe my trip. Whatever you see in the photos, it is way better. Overwhelmingly beautiful country, beautiful people and beautiful memories.

The full day boat trip from Hvar to the Blue and Green Caves was the best. Our captain Joseph and guide Mario made sure we got even more than we signed up for, avoided crowds and even signed up to dance the Macarena with us on the boat.

The food tour in Split was also great, you get to know a lot about Croatian culture and have a delicious meal as well. Definitely recommend.

All my tours were small groups which is a good thing since you get to see more things and get the most out of the experience.

All in all, this trip exceeded my expectations. Definitely want to come back. Eternally grateful with Anna Maria, kim kim and all my tour guides. 🤩

Hotel Reviews

Splendida Palace

Split

Splendida Palace has the nicest staff I have ever met. They even give you a cellphone i case you need any advice or help while touring the city. Breakfast is delicious, the rooms are huge and comfy bed. And the welcoming Rakija was the best I had.

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Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Nice staff. Arrived early jut they let you use facilities and guard luggage until room is ready. Wonderful views and perfect location. Friendly staff.

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Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Good hotel, but not a great one. Has wonderful amenities, the cave bar is awesome and the restaurants as well, delicious food. Rooms are small and bed not so comfortable for a 5 star hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful, everyone in Croatia was 😅

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Activity Reviews

Split food tour

Split

Delicious food, small geoup made it way better. Everything was very organized and it helped save time. They made adjustments in case there were food intolerances or allergies.

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Plitvice Lakes full-day visit from Split

Croatia

Photos do not do this place justice. Our guide was very nice, explained evrything and made sure we got the pest pictures and spots. Going with a larger group sometimes ir hard, but our guide managed to respect everyones’ wishes while still being on time. Would definitely recommend.

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Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

The best tour in my whole trip. I will just upload the photos, they speak for themselves. 20/10

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Nice tour. It seemed quite fast paced, but the tour guide made sure I got some nice info and pics. Lasted less than 2 hours probably because it was only me, and I had no questions. Very interesting stories and tips.

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I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text... read more

I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text or by phone. If you want to tour Croatia, Bosnia, etc. she arranges everything with efficiency and terrific local knowledge. I highly recommend Anna-Maria, without reservation !

Activity Review

Fairytale castles & delicious wine

Zagreb

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Anna-Maria planned this trip thoughtfully from beginning to end. Every guide she selected was terrific-from our first tour guide in Zagreb (Josepa) to the kayak leader (Tony), as well as the people who led us on a food guide in Split, a bike tour of Hvar Island, and finally a historical tour of Dubrovnik, all were first class! Additionally, the drivers she coordinated were all friendly and professional. We saw so much of Croatia and covered a lot of ground in the ten days we were there, but... read more

Anna-Maria planned this trip thoughtfully from beginning to end. Every guide she selected was terrific-from our first tour guide in Zagreb (Josepa) to the kayak leader (Tony), as well as the people who led us on a food guide in Split, a bike tour of Hvar Island, and finally a historical tour of Dubrovnik, all were first class! Additionally, the drivers she coordinated were all friendly and professional. We saw so much of Croatia and covered a lot of ground in the ten days we were there, but it never felt rushed or like we were trying to pack too much in.

The hotels she selected were also comfortable, convenient, and just what was needed after a day of travel or sightseeing. They were all right in the middle of the action without being chaotic or noisy.

I had such a good time on this trip that I would like to go again, as I would see and learn new things again. I would book again with KimKim and Anna-Maria; it was truly a trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews

Hilton Canopy

Zagreb

Convenient, modern, and well-maintained with many amenities not found in the older historical hotels (gym, transfer room with shower, full restaurant and bar). My favorite of the hotels we stayed in while in Croatia and a great place to stay in Zagreb!

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Plitvice Holiday Resort

Grabovac

The hotel was generally fine, but our room was not what I expected. One king bed was provided for my traveling buddy and me (we are not married), and the room was a bit small with a very small bathroom. The shower was so small that the temperature would scald or freeze me if I accidentally bumped into the faucet. It felt more like camping than staying in a hotel.

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Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

Convenient hotel located in the heart of Zadar. Lots of character, with professional staff and a good restaurant on site. The room was lovely, and the bathroom was surprisingly large compared to some of the hotels we had stayed in. This was a charming place to spend the night in Zadar, and I would stay again if given the opportunity.

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Hotel Slavija

Split

Amazing historical hotel in the Diocletian palace. The bathroom was a little bit small, and the shower was a bit difficult to manage. However, the on-site restaurant and location made up for these slight inconveniences. The hotel had a lot of character to make for an enjoyable stay.

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Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

I loved staying in Hvar and this hotel added to the experience. The town was so lovely and warm, and this felt like being in a hidden Mediterranean villa with its location and open windows both in the room and the open courtyard of the hotel restaurant. The shower and toilet configuration were a bit awkward and the room got very wet from not having a shower door, but this was remedied with several towels. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff, while fairly incognito, were professional.

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Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

The location was terrific, but the hotel had a few quirks. The building was reasonably modern but did feel a bit dated. The shower was terrible, however--the shower door on the tub leaked like crazy, so the bathroom floor got wet during and after a shower, requiring several towels to mop up the mess. The hotel bar, pool, and restaurant were all nice amenities!

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Activity Reviews

Private guided tour of Zagreb

Zagreb

The tour started with a glitch--we couldn't find our guide and were sent to the wrong location--but she stuck around for us and gave us a fantastic tour of the city. I learned so much and really enjoyed the insider's view of Zagreb. The tour was just the right length--we got to see the sights, and some hidden history and had time for a few recommendations for dinner--and then we were able to go on our way for the evening with plenty of time to spare. This tour guide was amazing--truly a global citizen and knowledgeable about Croatia and the world at large!

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Kayaking Mreznica Canyon

Croatia

I was a little hesitant at first about the kayaking adventure (it wasn't clear what the skill level would be, and it seemed like we would go into a waterfall right away), but our guide Tony was so helpful and patient. He is knowledgeable about the area and truly loves his job. He was a top-notch outdoorsman. We had three other people on the kayaking trip with us which was a fun way to meet some other people and experience the beautiful Mreznica Canyon with other travelers.

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Split food tour

Split

Seeing the farmers market and meeting the vendors was a real treat. I wouldn't have had the courage to go up and talk to vendors, but we got to learn about food production and what makes Croatia unique from an agricultural and culinary perspective. Our guide was warm and fun, and she took us through the Diocletian palace with some great stories of the history and culture. The food was also amazing--I enjoyed our lunch very much and feel like I got a good sample of Croatian dishes on this tour.

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Cycling Tour around Ancient Pharos (Stari Grad)

Hvar

Our driver, the tour operator, and the cycling guide were all world-class! This was a highlight of the trip for me. I loved seeing the other side of Hvar Island, and especially loved being out on a bike, able to move faster than walking but not being in a car. I never felt unsafe on the roads, and I appreciated the new bike and helmet. I am an avid cyclist at home so this was not a terribly challenging ride, but we did see a lot of the island, experienced some of the small villages, and got so much perspective on things from our cycling guide. I have forgotten her name, but I do want to send along my thanks for being so hospitable and open. She was amazing!

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

This was probably the best tour I have ever been on. Our guide (whose name I have unfortunately forgotten) made it the best day. It was like walking with a friend as he took us around Dubrovnik, sharing stories, history, and, most importantly, his honest perspective and opinion. I appreciated how he could speak his mind but handled topics sensitively and appropriately (specifically, when speaking about the internal war in the 1990s). Dubrovnik might be my favorite place in Croatia because of its beauty and history. Learning about it added richness and depth to the trip, and I 100% attribute this to the guide. He was a 10/10!

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Our guide's food recommendation for lunch was amazing. I would have never gone to that restaurant, but it was such a treat!

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Probably the best tour guide I've ever met. He was top notch!

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Everything about this trip was incredible! Anna Marie did an amazing job planning this vacation. She listened to us and planned things of interest and was spot on to make all of our dreams come true to make it a vacation of a lifetime!

Anna-Maria did such an amazing job for our trip to Split, Croatia. All of our transportation was arranged, our tour guides were awesome and knowledgeable and the experiences she set up for us were so cool! She was quick to respond and willing to be flexible. This was my first time using kimkim and it will not be my last! Croatia was amazing and we learned that March is the best time to go. Definitely want to go back and explore more of this beautiful country! read more

Anna-Maria did such an amazing job for our trip to Split, Croatia. All of our transportation was arranged, our tour guides were awesome and knowledgeable and the experiences she set up for us were so cool! She was quick to respond and willing to be flexible. This was my first time using kimkim and it will not be my last! Croatia was amazing and we learned that March is the best time to go. Definitely want to go back and explore more of this beautiful country!

Activity Reviews

Visit of the Bibch winery

Croatia

Delicious wine and cool family ties. Filipe, the son, gave us the best experience and he was really fun to talk to. They gave us an 8 course experience and it was truly incredible. Definitely worth a visit to this winery.

Quality of Experience

Delicious food and a great variety of wines

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The family of the winery was amazing and so kind

Transport

Private driver is great! Didn't have to worry about sobering up

Split food tour

Split

Loved our tour guide Christina! She was really fun to hang out with and had so much knowledge and history of Split. Getting private service at a local restaurant was the best and the variety of the food was great.

Quality of Experience

Such a great way to see and experience Old Town Split.

Food

Yummy food! Got to try all the local dishes and it was a great way to try it all.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Christina was amazing!! So fun to spend the day with and so knowledgeable.

Transport

Day Trip to Krka National Park

Split

Krka is a beautiful park! Lots of walking which was nice after a long flight. March is a bit cooler in temperature, but it's a great time to visit. Less crowds and the waterfalls were incredible.

Quality of Experience

Excellent activity for families. Some easy spots for walking and some areas with lots of stairs.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Dino was our driver and he was great! Dropped us off right where we needed to be and was prompt in his pick up times.

Transport

Not a bad drive from Split. Worth the drive for a day trip to the park and easy to head to BIBICh winery from there.

Private Day Trip Split- Klis-Salona-Trogir

Split

Klis was amazing, lots of cool history in Salona and Trogir is beautiful. I wish the tour was longer and we could have spent more time Trogir. Antony was our tour guide and he was awesome! Very knowledge and chatty.

Quality of Experience

Wish we could have spent more time in Trogir. Solana was historical and interesting. Klis fortress of course was amazing. That view is incredible!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Antony was a great guide!

Transport

Nice to have someone else drive and navigate the back roads and cities.

The three guides, Thomas, Lucy, Anthea were some of the best tour guides we have experienced in all our travels. Professional, knowledgeable and personable. Croatia by itself would have been enough to satisfy, they made it so much more interesting.
Anna Maria was about as good as it gets as a tour planner and very flexible as we made adjustments to our plan prior to the trip, and very accessible during the stay. WE had a couple of minor issue and she was able to resolve them very quickly. read more

The three guides, Thomas, Lucy, Anthea were some of the best tour guides we have experienced in all our travels. Professional, knowledgeable and personable. Croatia by itself would have been enough to satisfy, they made it so much more interesting.
Anna Maria was about as good as it gets as a tour planner and very flexible as we made adjustments to our plan prior to the trip, and very accessible during the stay. WE had a couple of minor issue and she was able to resolve them very quickly.

Hotel Reviews

Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

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Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

Authenticity & Character

Location

Breakfast was the best, the staff was friendly. They genuinely seemed to love the hotel and went out their way to be nice

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Hilton Canopy

Zagreb

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Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Staff

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room size

Activity Reviews

Fairytale castles & delicious wine

Zagreb

Great guide, and a great lunch with super wines

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Afternoon Split food tour

Split

This was changed at the last minute from an afternoon to a late morning tour. After having a big breakfast at the hotel, we were a bit full and probably were not fully able to enjoy all the food offered. Small nit, but guests should be warned to show up hungry

Quality of Experience

the tour guide, Lucy.

Food

food sampling in the Green Market. Nice to eat what the locals eat.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

there was no transport involved

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Antea, our guide was very good. She filled in lots of voids in our knowledge of the region.

Transport

none provided

Anna Maria is the best! She handled all the arrangements perfectly and made adjustments when the weather was inclement. She was always reachable and responsive. I am extremely impressed with the service she provided and can’t recommend her highly enough.

Anna-Maria Frid planned my family's 10-day trip to Croatia. She did a fabulous job, and we will absolutely use Anna-Maria AND kimkim again. We had six in our group, with the ages ranging from 29 to 66. Each one of us had a fantastic time, and couldn't stop raving about the lovely people and the shear beauty of the country . Nearly every detail of our trip was planned by Anna-Maria with our preferences in mind, and she performed nearly flawlessly. She was easily accessible during the... read more

Anna-Maria Frid planned my family's 10-day trip to Croatia. She did a fabulous job, and we will absolutely use Anna-Maria AND kimkim again. We had six in our group, with the ages ranging from 29 to 66. Each one of us had a fantastic time, and couldn't stop raving about the lovely people and the shear beauty of the country . Nearly every detail of our trip was planned by Anna-Maria with our preferences in mind, and she performed nearly flawlessly. She was easily accessible during the trip, and when we asked for tweaks to the itinerary, she was quickly on everything. Anna-Maria was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, accommodating, and an all around joy to deal with. We had drivers and/or guides every day of our trip, and each one was seemingly better than the one the day before. Well done kimkim and Anna-Maria. I'd give six (out of five) stars to each of kimkim and Anna-Maria.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

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Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Hvar

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Hotel Slavija

Split

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Activity Reviews

Brač Island Tour from Split

Croatia

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Food

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Explore Trogir and Klis

Split

Fantastic guide

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Guide was the best on the trip!

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Montenegro Day trip from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

Such a fun day!

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Hvar Island Tour and Olive Oil Tasting

Hvar

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Afternoon Split food tour

Split

Quality of Experience

Food

Different restaurants taking the visitor's food preferences in mind. Guide was wonderful, but food, not so much.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Plitvice Lakes full-day visit from Split

Croatia

We actually went to Krka, not Plitivice

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Anna-Maria planned the most amazing vacation for my family. We had 10 beautiful days in Croatia. She managed to provide a 4 island magical adventure. Planned everything from hotel stays, every transportation (even porters on and off islands) Michelin dinner reservations, to activities that were so adventurous for my family. She was beyond instrumental in planning here in California to when we were on the islands. We were able communicate with her when ever we had any needs. I can’t speak... read more

Anna-Maria planned the most amazing vacation for my family. We had 10 beautiful days in Croatia. She managed to provide a 4 island magical adventure. Planned everything from hotel stays, every transportation (even porters on and off islands) Michelin dinner reservations, to activities that were so adventurous for my family. She was beyond instrumental in planning here in California to when we were on the islands. We were able communicate with her when ever we had any needs. I can’t speak more highly of her and her expertise on planning this awesome vacation ❤️
Bravo!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Great room! Excellent service. Close to everything

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Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Great breakfast

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was small, and bed was not comfortable

Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Staff was excellent!!

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Staff

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Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walls were paper thin

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Activity Reviews

Cetina river rafting

Croatia

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Afternoon zipline over the Cetina canyon

Croatia

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Sunset sailing around the Pakleni Islands

Hvar

Over booked.

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Hvar Island Tour and Olive Oil Tasting

Hvar

Our guide was fantastic!!! She was friendly, had lots of historical information about Hvar to provide for my family!!

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Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Private Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

Great day spent with my family! 100% one of our favorite days. Lots of exploring!

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Tastes of Korčula Island

Korčula

We unfortunately missed this trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Korčula Buggy Safari

Korčula

Such a fun adventure! Our guide was so nice and welcoming to our family.

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Our guide has great historical information to provide about dubrovnik

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Food

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Montenegro Day trip from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Our driver was so nice. He was very experienced driver. I wish we had a bigger car for the 4 of us. That want his fault.

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Elafiti Islands by Private Speedboat: Kayaking, Swimming, & Villages

Dubrovnik

Our skipper was so fun! He really made boat day fun for my boys!!!

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Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! Eveything that she organized and recommended was perfect and very well executed . Very responsive and available to help. Thank you Kim Kim and Ana Maria for a wonderful Croatia trip!! read more

Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! Eveything that she organized and recommended was perfect and very well executed . Very responsive and available to help. Thank you Kim Kim and Ana Maria for a wonderful Croatia trip!!

Activity Reviews

Oyster tasting in Ston

Ston

The private oyster tasting with the boat was one of my favorite vacation activities ever!

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Board the sailing boat and set out towards Brač island

Croatia

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Sailing from Brač island to Vis

Vis Island

Palmizana and Hvar were the highlights of our trip!! And swimming at the blue lagoon waters :)

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Sailing to the Pakleni Islands

Croatia

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We had an amazing time in Croatia! In a bit less than a week we managed to fit in Dubrovnik, Kocula, and Split without feeling like we were rushing. We also had a walking tour, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bike tour (with wine!), and white water rafting. I have to mention Alberto, our walking tour guide in Dubrovnik, he was especially excellent, extremely knowledgeable, and catered the tour to us. I also have to mention Antonio who took us snorkeling in Korcula, he was very pleasant and took... read more

We had an amazing time in Croatia! In a bit less than a week we managed to fit in Dubrovnik, Kocula, and Split without feeling like we were rushing. We also had a walking tour, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bike tour (with wine!), and white water rafting. I have to mention Alberto, our walking tour guide in Dubrovnik, he was especially excellent, extremely knowledgeable, and catered the tour to us. I also have to mention Antonio who took us snorkeling in Korcula, he was very pleasant and took us to some amazing sports.

Fantastic Trip! Overall we really enjoyed our experience. The hotels were all very good (especially the one in Rovinj), the transportation between each location was pretty seamless. The tour guides were all generally very good. Our local specialist, Anna-Maria, had good advice about how to maximize our time and was always available and responsive (including on weekend nights) when we needed her during our trip. I would recommend using this service to my family and friends!

We thoroughly enjoyed our Croatia vacation! Anna-Maria provided us very clear and easy-to-follow instructions on who/where to meet our various guides. Our favorite days were the biking tour with Joseph around Hvar, and the speedboat tour around the islands. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our Croatia vacation! Anna-Maria provided us very clear and easy-to-follow instructions on who/where to meet our various guides. Our favorite days were the biking tour with Joseph around Hvar, and the speedboat tour around the islands.

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

We loved this hotel - great staff, and really wonderful aesthetic. Right outside Diocletian's Palace and the harbor.

Authenticity & Character

Decor was wonderful

Location

Proximity to Diocletian's Palace and harbor

Staff

All front desk staff were very personable and welcoming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms a bit small, but very clean and modern.

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Hvar

Definitely a resort. Rooms seemed sort of shabby, and small. We were also unfortunately roomed near the bar and lobby, so it was noisy. In addition, the layout is kind of strange, and we felt like we were in a department store.

Authenticity & Character

Make the lobby less department-store feeling, and the restaurant less like a university cafeteria.

Location

Proximity to the beach

Staff

Everybody we encountered seemed pleasant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rug in the room seemed dingy and walls were scuffed. Also, the bathroom design was very poor - the water from the shower got the whole sink wet when used.

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Gorgeous historic hotel right near the old city.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the decor in the bar area.

Location

Proximity to old city

Staff

The staff we encountered were adequate. Not very personable.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Gorgeous rooms. Felt luxurious.

Activity Reviews

Cycling Tour around Ancient Pharos (Stari Grad)

Hvar

Joseph was a wonderful guide, and the wine and charcuterie at the end was a real treat. It was so wonderful getting to know the history of the island from a native.

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Cetina river rafting

Split

Was not exactly as described. We were not offered to go the restaurant at the end of the trip; and after we got in the van and started driving, when we asked if we were going to the hotel, Marijana just said, "yes", and then, "is that okay"? We said it was, because we needed to get back for another event. But I think had we not asked, she would have not mentioned the restaurant. So not a big deal, but not as described. But, the rafting itself was excellent! The guide we had was awesome.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Stick to itinerary or communicate why we were deviating from the itinerary.

Evening Split food tour

Split

We loved Vincencija - she was so approachable and genuine! The food was delicious, but honestly, just way too much!

Quality of Experience

Food

The house made pasta was delicious.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sunset sailing around the Pakleni Islands

Hvar

This was just ok. Our guide/the captain was nice enough, but didn't seem too jazzed having us on board. He was on his phone the entire time we were anchored on a personal phone call. It seemed that we needed to ask questions about the area rather than him volunteering information about his country/area.

Quality of Experience

Better wine, a more informative experience.

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Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

This was fun enough. Our teenaged kids really enjoyed the day. We loved the blue cave tour guide we had. She was so sweet!

Quality of Experience

Definitely a full day!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nice guides. They wanted be sure we had fun!

Transport

Fast boats!

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Alberto was delightful. A treasure-trove of information!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alberto was such a nice guy!

06/24 Sea Kayaking around Lokrum Island

Dubrovnik

Good tour, but not as described. The description said that we would be going on a trek and a swim on the island, but in fact we did not even set foot on the island, just kayaked around it. Despite this, it was great fun!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had an amazing time in beautiful Croatia. Anna-Maria put together an great adventure for us tailored to our wishes. Throughout the process she was extremely helpful, friendly and very responsive. We can´t thank her enough for all here assistance and give her our best compliments. Johann and Maria read more

We had an amazing time in beautiful Croatia. Anna-Maria put together an great adventure for us tailored to our wishes. Throughout the process she was extremely helpful, friendly and very responsive. We can´t thank her enough for all here assistance and give her our best compliments. Johann and Maria

Activity Review

Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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The trip was perfectly planned. Our driver from the airport and for the two days from Zagreb to Split was charming.
The hotels were very nice , especially the one in Split -except for the Dea in Hvar which had too many stairs and we were nit picked up. The Hilton in Dubrovnik was perfectly located and of course a luxurious end to the trip.
Our guide and the half day in Hvar was excellent. She was very knowledgable and pleasant. Olive oil tasting was an interesting experience and should not... read more

The trip was perfectly planned. Our driver from the airport and for the two days from Zagreb to Split was charming.
The hotels were very nice , especially the one in Split -except for the Dea in Hvar which had too many stairs and we were nit picked up. The Hilton in Dubrovnik was perfectly located and of course a luxurious end to the trip.
Our guide and the half day in Hvar was excellent. She was very knowledgable and pleasant. Olive oil tasting was an interesting experience and should not be missed.
All recommended restaurants were good, especially in Split.
Finally our guide Alberto on Dubrovnik was outstanding. Many thanks to Anna Marie for a great plan and for being there ti make sure it worked every minute,

Our 6 day tour of Croatia from Split to Zagreb was a great experience. The tour planned by Anna-Marie Frid was perfect for our traveling style and interests. The winery lunch at Bibich winery in Plastovo was the highlight of our trip. Absolutely fantastic food was served along their excellent selection of wines. Our food/history tour in Split was a delight led by Lucy, a local guide. We enjoyed learning more about life and other interesting facts about Croatia from her.

Unfortunately... read more

Our 6 day tour of Croatia from Split to Zagreb was a great experience. The tour planned by Anna-Marie Frid was perfect for our traveling style and interests. The winery lunch at Bibich winery in Plastovo was the highlight of our trip. Absolutely fantastic food was served along their excellent selection of wines. Our food/history tour in Split was a delight led by Lucy, a local guide. We enjoyed learning more about life and other interesting facts about Croatia from her.

Unfortunately at the end of the trip I experienced a medical emergency that needed immediate attention. Anna-Marie's assistance was invaluable in getting medical help at a local hospital in Zagreb. I feel she went above and beyond helping me overcome the language barrier and finding the attention I needed. By the way, her command of English is excellent.