Antonia Ljuština

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

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

This trip was a bucket list item for me and Antonia and her colleagues (Nikola) did not disappoint! The biggest struggle I have is finding the time to research the must do's/must stay's/must see's and Antonia took my feedback and planned a much better trip than I ever could have imagined. Every guide she connected us with was great and even exceeded expectations (Dora in Vis was AMAZING!). Using the Trip Plans and Whats App apps made communication super easy while we were in Croatia. 11/10 Would Recommend!

All the town & city tours were excellent especially Josipa from Purgerica. She spent 30 minutes more time to show me Zagreb as my wife was back in the room feeling ill from pneumonia we didn't know at the time(she's finally doing very well after getting antibiotics). I mentioned to Josipa that we're very involved with fungi and she took me to the very excellent mushroom museum in Zagreb. Her tour of Zagreb was the best tour.

Our long distance driver Viktor Ropac, while driving us to the next destination, showed us many areas of the countryside and small towns we wouldn't normally visit. From a fish farm to roadside stands selling honey & cheese to his village, he gave us a sense of the heartbeat of the land he loves.

The man (his name escapes me) in Ston did a great oyster/mussel informational/cooking demo

Miro Tartufi and his wife demonstrated how their dogs find buried truffles. The luncheon, scrambled eggs with truffles and dessert with truffles was five star quality and presentation.

Our tour through the Hvar countryside was great. Excellent views and our driver stopped a few times so we could enjoy wild figs.

Beekeeper and gin maker Vlaho Komparak from OPG Komparak was a nice visit. We tasted some honey and talked about beekeeping.

Plitvice Lakes was excellent tour even though the weather was cold and wet.

The pasta class was very great, we learned so much about making different kinds of pasta and gnocchi. Everything was delicious.

We especially enjoyed the relaxed lifestyle of Rovinji and Zagreb.

Antonia really put together a great introductory tour of Croatia for us. Our trip was jam packed with activities and tours. She was very helpful, even when a couple issues arose. Antonia is extremely professional in her job and truly cares about taking care of her clients.

In Split, Salvadore was a great guide through the Roman Palace and introduced us to local jeweler. Dora was amazing in Vis and we will be keeping in touch with her.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lapad

Dubrovnik

Unfortunately there was construction in front of hotel and was not great for taxis to get in and out.

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Villa Desideria

Split

Amazing and close to beach and waterfront, all staff was fantastic

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Vis

Close to everything

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Boutique Room Kaliopi

Hvar

Perfect but like the area, lots of steps

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Loved the waterfront action

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Loved the breakfast in the morning

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Small Group Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave, Vis Island, & Pakleni Islands

Hvar

Absolutely fantastic day, overall great day, I didn’t care for our waiter at restaurant I thought he was very rude.

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Private Half-Day Island of Vis Tour

Vis Island

Dora was amazing, we are definitely keeping in touch with her as far as family history, driver and Dora were very informative, had the best day ever

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Private Walking Tour of Split

Split

Salvadore was very good

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Drivers, transport were great, took the worry out of moving luggage. All were very friendly

Antonia and Nikola were incredible and extremely responsive before and during the trip. All the hotels we stayed at were top notch. The excursions were incredible as well. I will definitely be using KimKin for my next vacation

Everything that Antonia planned for us exceeded our expectations and the communication with both her and Nikola was amazing. They helped us with dinner reservations during the course of the trip and each night sent us the details for the next day. If we had a request they were on it. Antonia met us in Dubrovnik with something my daughter left behind in Hvar - amazing. We loved Croatia so much and highly recommend Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Toni Design Apartments

Split

Perfectly located by the palace. Nothing fancy but very clean and well attended to, offering excellent service and attitude. I enjoyed having my own room. Overall, a pleasant stay.

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Apartments More Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik

The main problem with this accommodation was the difficult stairs. However, our contact person Antonia was quick to arrange help with our luggage.

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Aminess Korčula Heritage Hotel

Korčula

The hotel had a lovely exterior and location, but the interiors were outdated. However, the staff was very friendly.

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Devecchi rooms

Hvar

Stunning - so clean and well maintained. Great location. Good service. Nice breakfast. Beautiful views.

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Right in the heart of everything yet quiet.

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Kept everything clean

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Rooms were well kept

Activity Reviews

Small Group Island of Hvar Cycling Tour

Croatia

This was an overwhelming experience as we had to navigate through roads and people despite being assured that the tour was on the outskirts. It was a little scary for someone like my daughter who is fearful of bicycles.

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Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

A thrilling experience at first but it felt a little touristy towards the end as more groups came in. The drive to the location was slightly terrifying due to the speed and winding roads. However, the overall experience was really nice.

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Antonia, my specialist, worked with me for several months and organized a complex trip for our group of four. The whole journey felt like a total concierge trip, with four and five-star hotels, excellent service, and Antonia being available to us 24-7.

Some of the highlights of our trip included a truffle tour, Skokin caves in Slovenia, Plitvice National Park, and exploring Hvar with a local guide. We were treated like royalty throughout our trip, and Antonia made sure everything was taken care of, from our transportation to our accommodations.

There were a few hiccups with a couple of hotels, but overall, everything was perfect. The best part was having someone in the same time zone as us, making communication and problem-solving much easier.

I would highly recommend Kimkim to others looking for a seamless and luxurious travel experience, and I can't wait to book another trip with them in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel La Roche

Tivat

The hotel was lovely, and the staff was very accommodating. We had a great stay here.

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

We had a major problem with the air conditioning and the staff was subpar. The only good thing about this hotel was the location.

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Hotel Bevanda

Opatija

We had an excellent experience at Hotel Bevanda. The staff and accommodations were top-notch.

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Hotel Adriatic

Rovinj

This hotel was beautiful, and we were treated like royalty. It was an amazing stay.

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Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel

Ljubljana

The hotel was awesome, with great service and beautiful rooms. We had a fantastic stay here.

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Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Although the room wasn't exceptional, the pool was amazing, and we had a great stay at Hotel More.

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Hotel Korsal

Korčula

We did not have a good experience here due to issues with the air conditioning and subpar staff.

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

The Plitvice National Park waterfalls were absolutely amazing. Our guide ensured that we had a fantastic experience.

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Hvar Day Trip from Split

Croatia

We had an amazing full day in Hvar with our guide. He took us to his family's wine cellar and provided a really personalized experience. It was an incredible day!

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Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate

Croatia

The truffle tour was phenomenal! We learned all about truffles and even got to taste them in various dishes. The family was lovely, and we had a delicious meal.

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Private Lumbarda Wine Tour & Konoba Dinner

Korčula

We had an awesome day visiting two wineries and then having dinner at a farm-to-table restaurant. The people were incredibly friendly, and the food was amazing!

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We went on a 12 day trip to Croatia and Slovenia with our friends who have travelled excessively. Our specialist Antonia and her assistant provided us with round the clock accessibility in case we had any issues. We started in Dubrovnik and stayed at a beautiful hotel with a balcony with a perfect view and place for us to relax after our travels. Our tour guide took us through the old city teaching us about life in this historical city where she had lived as a child. Her knowledge and the information she told us was so interesting. Each day we were able to access our itinerary on the Trip Plans app and our agent would send us an email to review our daily schedule. The hotels were beautiful and provided excellent service, wonderful staff and delicious breakfasts. We visited many towns our agent felt we would enjoy based on the conversations and emails stating what we’d like to do. Each town had something special for us to explore - we went to an island where our guide showed us his farm and his home- we went to a truffle farm where we learned how to prepare various dishes with truffle oil, we went to a National Park with a waterfall, an ancient cave, a castle, saw the Julian alps, loving every unique experience. The drivers all spoke English and got us to our destinations safely. The vans were clean and spacious and comfortable. We spent many days traveling via van, all through Croatia and Slovenia. We fell in love with both countries and learned the historical facts about each town provided by our exceptional guides. We can’t say enough about this trip. It was the trip of our dreams and was beyond our expectations. Thank you Antonia and team! We highly recommend KimKim and already referred them to several friends. We can’t wait to plan our next trip!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Beautiful hotel, excellent service, amazing views, delicious breakfast!

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Loved to walk on the Sea Walk and that it was away from hustle and bustle of the old city. It was a 10 -15 minute ride to the old city.

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Very cool cave bar and a relaxing atmosphere with a pool.

Boutique Hotel La Roche

Tivat

Pretty boutique hotel. Rooms were very clean - we had a 2 bedroom unit. Staff were nice. Only issue we had was the technology for working the a/c and lights was hard to figure out.

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It had a charm to it.

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A pretty view and down near the water so you could walk along the water.

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They were friendly and available

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

It was in the center of town near the palace. Rooms were clean but a little small.

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The rooms and the breakfast.

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Right near the Palace, shopping lots around.

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Staff on late shift not so helpful- hard to reach the front desk.

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Hotel Bevanda

Opatija

Staff were very accommodating. When we got to our room we had an issue and the staff changed us to a suite since it was the only room available. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms and the view were beautiful. Excellent breakfast and welcome drinks!

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Beautiful decors and architectural elements

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It had a beautiful view and was easy to walk up to restaurants and the marina.

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This was a beautiful and relaxing hotel. Great views!

Hotel Adriatic

Rovinj

The staff were so accommodating ,helpful and friendly. The restaurant had a great front outdoor area with couches and was a great place to relax and watch the boats and the view of all the people walking by.

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Very charming hotel. Loved it’s view and location.

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They were extremely helpful and accommodating. So motivated to help us enjoy our stay in Rovinj!

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Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel

Ljubljana

The staff were very helpful and gave us so much useful information about Ljubljana suggesting and walking us to a restaurant for authentic Slovenian cuisine! Hotel offered a welcome snack and drink and the rooms were each uniquely decorated.

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Hotel is very pretty. Rooms were clean and roomy! Hotel face special goodies in the rooms and was clean and comfortable.

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Easy to get to shopping and restaurants.

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The staff were friendly and so helpful.

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Rooms were clean and comfortable

Hotel Soča

Bovec

Hotel was very basic but was clean and offered a a beautiful view of the mountains!

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Very contemporary and sort of “ no thrills”- no coffeemaker in room.

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Easy to walk to restaurants

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Staff were nice -

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Hotel was very basic- nothing special.

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Hvar Day Trip from Split

Croatia

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Our guideGrgo was wonderful

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We ate cheese and wine at our guides family home and we ate lunch at a friend’s restaurant!

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Our guide took us all over the island providing us with so many delicious meals and experiences.

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He drove us all over the island

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

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Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate

Croatia

Miriana and Miro were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed watching and learning about the truffles and how they’re harvested and grown. Miriana is a wonderful cook and we enjoyed our delicious truffle goodies along with the truffle oils. We enjoyed this visit. It was a very tasty and unique experience and highly recommend a visit here!

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Half Day Trip to Pula

Croatia

This was such an interesting tour. Our guide was excellent and we learned so much about the city of Pula enjoying the ancient amphitheater learning about theso much interesting history!

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Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride

Bled

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All our guides throughout our trip were wonderful! They were highly knowledgeable about the places we explored and were very engaging. One aspect of having drivers and guides from the countries we visited were
the personal interactions and perspectives of of local people from Croatia and Montenegro.