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Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

The combination of the two places where I grew up (Madrid and a small village in Badajoz, Extremadura) has made me a passionate traveler almost from birth. Unknown destinations visited by travelers who ran away from clichés and unusual places have always caught my attention, and from my point of view, these are the places that best allow you to get to know a culture and its traditions.

I firmly believe that each of the trips we make changes our life (even just a little), and that is why I rely on experiences when I have to choose a new destination and the activities to enjoy there. I had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks in a favela in Cape Town and listening to the real stories of the people living there absolutely changed my mind. Since I started traveling (through most of Europe and several destinations in Africa), I have felt the need to share these amazing and very diverse experiences with all the people who allow me to do it and create in them a memory for a lifetime.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Custom-made itineraries and unique trips based in local experiences and the culture of Spain, Portugal Italy and Morocco."

How did you get involved in travel?

"As I had to travel a lot between Madrid and Badajoz as a child, I started to get curious about all the places I passed by. That curiosity grew and over the time I began to take trips that allowed me to know different destinations and cultures. I decided to guide my career in the world of tourism, and for 5 years I have turned my passion into my job, organizing trips that create memories in the lives of others."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"It’s really difficult for me to choose just one experience, but as we are talking about unique experiences probably I have to talk about the first time I lived a Flamenco show at a private and really small Sacromonte Cave, in Granada. Flamenco has always been special for me and could sound like “a cliché” in our country, but to watch a live show in such a magical and familiar place was absolutely memorable. "

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Recent trip reviews for Beatriz

Food and Culture Tour guide, Dani was excelle...
Portugal | Mar 8 - Mar 19, 2024

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Robert K.
Janesville, WI | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024
Food and Culture Tour guide, Dani was excellent.
Sinta Tour with Mannu was terrific!
Secret Porto Tour Guide, Pepito was excellent.
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Food and Culture Tour guide, Dani was excellent.
Sinta Tour with Mannu was terrific!
Secret Porto Tour Guide, Pepito was excellent.

Hotel Reviews
Madalena by The Beautique Hotels
Lisbon

Great location and extremely helpful staff.

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PortoBay Hotel Teatro
Porto

Excellent location and very helpful staff. Good breakfast.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Octant Évora
Évora

Nice hotel and excellent restaurant. Very helpful staff, We would have preferred to be in the city of Evora.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Too far from the old city of Evora. We would have preferred to be in Evora
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vivenda Miranda
Lagos

Beautiful hotel with great views. Excellent restaurant. Very helpful staff and great location. Clean, comfortable and outstanding!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto
Lisbon

Good location, helpful staff. Hotel is just okay, food marginal.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Good tour, bad weather.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
 Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Portugal

Outstanding experience. Dani was a great guide, who was passionate about her city and its culture. Food and drink samplings were very good. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal

Mannu did a great job. He was very knowledgeable about Portugal’s past and present. Very good local lunch.

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Secret Porto Walking Experience
Secret Porto Walking Experience
Porto

We special experience with Pepito as our guide. He was very informative and took us to interesting locales.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Porto

One of the highlights of our trip! The boat ride was great. The wineries and food were excellent! Very good guide. Lots of fun.

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Food
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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Mar 26, 2024

Hi Robert, thank you so much for your feedback! I'm so glad to know that you had a great time discovering Portugal with your different guides, I'm sure you created lovely memories :) It's been a pleasure to work with you on this adventure! Warm regards, Bea.

Our trip in Spain is well organized and planned
Spain | Feb 26 - Mar 7, 2024

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Ye X.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024
The trip was very well planned and we had a great time in Spain! All drivers and local guides are very friendly, helpful and professional. There are only two minor suggestions for Kimkim team for the future planning: 1. The train station at Madrid was more complex than it said in the provided instruction. And when we returned from Seville, our train arrived at a different part of the station and our driver was waiting at a different part. There is no sign or map to guide us to the part... Read more

The trip was very well planned and we had a great time in Spain! All drivers and local guides are very friendly, helpful and professional.

There are only two minor suggestions for Kimkim team for the future planning:

1. The train station at Madrid was more complex than it said in the provided instruction. And when we returned from Seville, our train arrived at a different part of the station and our driver was waiting at a different part. There is no sign or map to guide us to the part where the driver was waiting for us. The instruction needs to be updated.

2. We were picked up from Granada and the driver would send us to Seville. On our way to Seville, we stopped by Cordoba for a few hours to visit the great Mosque-Cathedral. The timeline was confusing based on the planning. It said we would meet with our guide at 2pm and have a 3 hour guided tour of Mosque- Cathedral, and then we will have a 2 hour free time having a meal and walking around before continuing our trip. But it turned out we arrived at Cordoba around 12:30 pm and had our guided tour as planned. Then we were picked up and continued our trip to Seville immediately. I guess something was wrong in the original plan and it probably meant we arrived earlier and had lunch before the guided tour. If we knew this was the case, we probably would have some meal before the tour at Cordoba and wouldn’t feel starving at the end of the day. But it wasn’t a big deal.

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Mar 21, 2024

Hi Ye, Thank you so much for your feedback! Will pass on the information to the entire team about it. Hope you had a lovely time in here! :) Warm regards, Bea.

All of the guides were knowledgeable and prof...
Spain | Oct 24 - Nov 6, 2023

Marlene
Marlene Z.
Wilmington, DE | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2023

All of the guides were knowledgeable and professional. The ones that were the best were Gabriella in Granada, Diego in San Sebastián, Theresa in Sevilla and Gemma and Anna in Barcelona

Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 07, 2023

Hi Marlene! Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with your guides :) It's been a pleasure to work with you on this trip. Best regards, Bea.

Vacationing with Peace of Mind!
Spain | Sep 2 - Sep 13, 2023

Donna
Donna G.
Chino Hills, CA | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2023
Vacationing with Peace of Mind!
With the wonderful assistance of our travel consultant, Bea, we were able to take the vacation we have always dreamed about. Bea was very helpful in the planning process offering suggestions and alternatives to help us refine our ideas into a great itenery. When flight delays and weather caused disruptions to our plans she quickly rescheduled tours, etc to accomodate our changing schedules. We truly enjoyed all of our tours, hotels, guides, and events that...
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Vacationing with Peace of Mind!
With the wonderful assistance of our travel consultant, Bea, we were able to take the vacation we have always dreamed about. Bea was very helpful in the planning process offering suggestions and alternatives to help us refine our ideas into a great itenery. When flight delays and weather caused disruptions to our plans she quickly rescheduled tours, etc to accomodate our changing schedules. We truly enjoyed all of our tours, hotels, guides, and events that she suggested.
I highly recommend having KimKim Travel and Bea assist you when planning your vacation!

Activity Reviews
Tapas & Flamenco Experience
Tapas & Flamenco Experience
Seville

Intimate and authentic! We loved this private Tapas and Flamenco Experience. The food was delicious, the people were warm and friendly, and the dancing was fantastic!

Quality of Experience
The intimate gathering of a small venue.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was professional and also a Flamenco dancer
Guided Visit of Seville
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Our guide was truly amazing. We arrived late due to weather; however, she rescheduled our tour to accomodate us. Her knowledge of the city and history mixed with her stories made our time with her truly interesting and enjoyable. We wish we had had more time in this wonderful city!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
She seems to love her job and enjoys sharing with others!
Barcelona & Gaudí;  An Architecture Walk
Barcelona & Gaudí; An Architecture Walk
Barcelona

This is a definite MUST! Great tour... wear your walking shoes.

Quality of Experience
Our tour guide was excellent at timing our tour. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to take in all the information and the sights!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide has a wealth of knowledge and stories! I highly recommend this private tour!
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

Peaceful and beautiful! Such a beautiful place to see and experience.

Quality of Experience
This place and the views!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was excellent and sharing information about Monserrat and was great at managing our small group with various walking/hiking abilities. Our driver was also very patient and helpful the entire day... willing to go that extra mile to make our day exceptional.
Transport
The car was comfortable, the driver drove the roads safely, and he was genuinly kind.
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 06, 2023

Hi Donna! Thank you so, so much for your kind words!!! I'm so happy to know you had a lovely vacation around Spain and France discovering its history and culture, gastronomy, and its people! It's been a pleasure to work with you on this amazing itinerary :) Best regards, Bea.

Our guides were excellent throughout the trip...
Morocco | Oct 20 - Nov 1, 2023

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Gill M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2023
Our guides were excellent throughout the trip.
We had a few issues though which could have been sorted out before the we set out on the trip.
Firstly when in Casablanca we had suggested the possibility of a visit to Meknes but what we did not know, nor were ever told, is that it is a 3 hour drive each way and also a lot of it is closed at present for repair. We therefore agreed with our guide to go to Rabat which was much more practical. We had made it clear several times that we did not...
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Our guides were excellent throughout the trip.
We had a few issues though which could have been sorted out before the we set out on the trip.
Firstly when in Casablanca we had suggested the possibility of a visit to Meknes but what we did not know, nor were ever told, is that it is a 3 hour drive each way and also a lot of it is closed at present for repair. We therefore agreed with our guide to go to Rabat which was much more practical. We had made it clear several times that we did not want outings with 3 hour drives!
Also in Marrakech Beatriz had told us that there was no damage and all was operating normally. That was incorrect there was evidence of damage in many places and a number of sites were closed. Also the trip to Imil was not practicable as the road was very broken so the guide changed our outing. We had a great day out but the information that all was as normal was not correct.
We did have a great time but a bit more attention to those matters would have made it even better.

Hotel Review
Riad Shanima SPA Marrakech
Marrakech

Excellent friendly service

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 08, 2023
Hi Gill, thank you so much for your feedback! I am glad to hear you like your trip and guides. I am surprised to read some of your comments as the feedback that I received from other travelers from your group was that you were having a fantastic trip and were thankful for our attention to detail after you left Morocco for Spain. Since you personally requested to visit Meknes I made no comment regarding distance as I imagine you had information about its location, but as we are always flexible... Read more

Hi Gill, thank you so much for your feedback! I am glad to hear you like your trip and guides. I am surprised to read some of your comments as the feedback that I received from other travelers from your group was that you were having a fantastic trip and were thankful for our attention to detail after you left Morocco for Spain. Since you personally requested to visit Meknes I made no comment regarding distance as I imagine you had information about its location, but as we are always flexible and adapt the trip to our travelers' needs, that is why our driver Outman offered you the alternative of going to Rabat instead, as the day was going to be more relaxed :) I thank you for your comments as this helps us improve! I hope you had a great time in Morocco and Spain. Best regards, Bea.

Amazing trip to Portugal and Morocco
Portugal | Oct 16 - Nov 1, 2023

Natasha
Natasha G.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2023
The entire experience - from planning the trip with Beatriz to having every last detail loaded into the Trip Plans app to immediate availability for support via the messaging feature in the app, to the selection of hotels and guides was incredible. I would use kimkim again without hesitation and would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you. Read more

The entire experience - from planning the trip with Beatriz to having every last detail loaded into the Trip Plans app to immediate availability for support via the messaging feature in the app, to the selection of hotels and guides was incredible. I would use kimkim again without hesitation and would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you.

Hotel Reviews
Portugal Boutique Hotel
Lisbon

Charming, clean centrally located boutique hotel with amazing staff - friendly and very helpful. We really enjoyed staying there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms beside the elevators are noisy. The staff relocated us to an upgraded room the following morning, which was lovely.
Évora Olive Hotel
Evora

The hotel is in a good location and has a large underground parking garage. The staff were impersonal and distant. We arrived during a torrential downpour. No one helped us unload our luggage or told us that we can unload in the underground garage. They just watched us get soaked. We arrived at 2pm but were not given a room until the checkin time at 3pm even though we were soaked to the bone. The rooms were bare of necessities - no conditioner or body lotion, lumpy mattress and flat-as-pancakes pillows. Plastic cups for drinking. Two old fraying towels. The floors are polished concrete, so we asked for slippers and were told that we'd have to buy them. Not sure how this is a 4-star hotel....

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Exe Almada Porto
Porto

A nice, clean, centrally-located hotel. It was overall a very comfortable stay although the room was quite small - we had to get creative in finding space for our suitcases. Where the hotel fell short is that there was no laundry service on weekends(why would a hotel provide a service Monday-to-Friday? That's not how traveling works) and the staff missed making a reservation at a restaurant for us even though we reminded them twice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable. The room was just a little small
Riad Madu Desert Camps
Merzouga

Fantastic experience - great, roomy accommodations, fantastic staff who worked hard to please and entertain us. The food was really good!

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Staff
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Riad La Clé De Fès
Fès

The common areas of the Riad are beautiful! The room we stayed in was very large, comfortable and nicely designed. The bathroom was quite dated. The floor of the room slanted quite a bit, the shower and sinks were chipped and cracked. The staff were lovely. We had dinner in the Riad one night and it was delicious and well presented.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca
Casablanca

A nice hotel with all the amenities of a large hotel serving both leisure and leisure travelers. The room was large and comfortable. The rooftop restaurant was lovely and the food delicious.

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Activity Reviews
Day trip to Chefchaouen, "The Blue City"
Day trip to Chefchaouen, "The Blue City"
Portugal

We ended up staying in Chefchaouen overnight. Could have stayed here a second night if I were to do it again. Very beautiful, quaint and charming town.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Portugal

Sofia was a delight. She was friendly, engaging, very knowledgeable and fun to be with.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
As I said, Sofia was absolutely delightful!
Transport
Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets
Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets
Portugal

Nuno was out guide - born and raised in Sintra, he expertly showed us the best of it and knew how to cut the lines of tourists. He also added a few stops that were absolutely spectacular. Nuno was so much fun to be with - entertaining, knowledgeable, super friendly. It was one of the trip's highlights for us.

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Sweet and Tasting Évora Tour
Sweet and Tasting Évora Tour
Évora

We had to cut this activity short because of the heavy rain and only completed two tastings of the scheduled four. Also, the first stop was a pastry and sweets shop because it was literally a few steps from the hotel. The second stop was to try canned sardines and was sardine pate. Backwards - after the sweets, the sardines did not go down well.

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Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Porto

A nice tour of Porto with Perdro. A very knowledgeable young man, he made the tour fun and interesting. He also suggested and took us to an amazing restaurant after the hotel failed to secure a reservation for us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Porto

A trip to Portugal would not be complete without a visit to Douro Valley - such a beautiful, tranquil place. Loved every minute of it.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 02, 2023

Hi Natasha! Thank you so much for your nice feedback!!! I'm so glad to know you enjoyed your time both in Portugal and Morocco discovering amazing places with your guides. It was a pleasure working with you all along the way! Best regards, Bea.

Trip to Portugal, just AMAZING!!
Portugal | Oct 2 - Oct 14, 2023

Jeffrey
Jeffrey S.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
We had been given information from friends as to where to go, what to see , where to eat, and where to travel around Portugal.
We were not prepared to put this all together. I found KimKim on the internet, and noticed the rave reviews.
We were looking for someone special to go for our 40th Anniversary. Portugal was the place!!
Beatriz from DAY 1 has been exceptional. She worked with our requests and then made suggestions of her own.
The Travel App we used was amazing. Details of...
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We had been given information from friends as to where to go, what to see , where to eat, and where to travel around Portugal.
We were not prepared to put this all together. I found KimKim on the internet, and noticed the rave reviews.
We were looking for someone special to go for our 40th Anniversary. Portugal was the place!!
Beatriz from DAY 1 has been exceptional. She worked with our requests and then made suggestions of her own.
The Travel App we used was amazing. Details of drivers, pickups, hotel locations, restaurant reservations, other places to see, helped us daily. Plus, when we had a question or concern, Beatiz answered our messages (in the App) all the time.
We started in Lisbon with the Food Tasting tour Taste of Lisbon with Sofia who was excellent, and her suggestions as to where to walk around after were perfect. Our tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril with Paulo was great day. He was informative, helpful, super friendly. Once our time in Lisbon was done, we rented a car in Lisbon and drove to the Algarve. Beatriz arranged tours of Cork farms, Olive oil estate, Winery's, with lunches in many places. Each was better than the rest. We walked the cliffs and enjoyed some beach time. Had some amazing meals in the Algarve. Evora was a great 2 day stay. The Hotel was superb. Porto was Spectacular for 3 days. Spectacular hotel with best views imaginable. Our Vintage Car Tour and walking tour of Porto with Sandra was very well done. With a one day visit to Douro Valley with our guide Rui, it showed us it was not enough time to spend there. 2 or 3 days in the valley would have been nice. Our driver/tour back to Lisbon was with Nelson, he showed us Nazare, and Obidos. Lisbon is a great walking town. Amazing choice of restaurants.
Beatriz, we have to THANK YOU for all help, assistance and advice. Your help, made this trip very memorable for us.

Hotel Reviews
Epic Sana Marquês
Lisbon

Service , location and the Italian restaurant Allora was AMAZING, you must eat there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Wilson in Allora restaurant was very helpful. All the staff were great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were very clean, hotel was very clean
Vila Valverde - Design & Country Hotel
Lagos

Hotel is beautiful, food was great. Only the Air Conditioning in our room did not work well ( or at all)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the beach, and many very good restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa
Evora

Beautiful grounds, location food and servcie

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to Evora,
Staff
All the staff were overly friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and the grounds were perfect.
The Yeatman Hotel
Vila Nova de Gaia

This upscale hotel offers views of Porto that will last a lifetime in your memories. The rooms are spectacular, the hotel is beautiful inside, the daily breakfast was excellent, and was gorgeous when it was not too cool to sit outside We ate dinner on the terrace at Dicks Bar Lounge one night. The food was great, the views were spectacular

Authenticity & Character
Location
The views, access to walk the area is very easy.
Staff
At check in, they were so helpful, showing us around the hotel and then to our room
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and hotel were immaculate.
Activity Reviews
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Probably should have not scheduled this tour a few hours after arriving in Lisbon . My wife was too tired to get the benefit of it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lisbon Market, Food and Cultural Walk
Lisbon Market, Food and Cultural Walk
Lisbon

Sofia was an EXCELLENT guide. Very informative and helped us navigate the rest of our day.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal

Very informative tour. Paulo stopped in Lisbon before heading to Sintra and explained some historic details.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 23, 2023

Hi Jeffrey! Thank you so, SO much for your kind words, I feel so grateful to be a little part of this special 40th Anniversary trip!!! It was super easy to work with you during the entire process along with your suggestions and desired places to visit, and I hope you created lovely memories around Portugal with the help of our entire team. It's been truly a pleasure :)!!! Sending you my best regards! Bea

Excellent trip to Spain -October visit
Spain | Sep 29 - Oct 6, 2023

Ajith
Ajith P.
Stockton, CA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023
Excellent trip - our trip planner Bea De Pablo was always receptive of our questions and had excellent suggestions- she was available for any questions during the short duration of our trip We were very happy with the Hotel accommodations- Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla,Palacio Gran Via - Grenada,Iberostar Madrid Our Guides Teresa/Ferran @ Sevilla were excellent and well versed
Nacho- Granada was excellent also
Padro Museum tour by Geza...
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Excellent trip - our trip planner Bea De Pablo was always receptive of our questions and had excellent suggestions- she was available for any questions during the short duration of our trip

We were very happy with the Hotel accommodations- Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla,Palacio Gran Via - Grenada,Iberostar Madrid

Our Guides Teresa/Ferran @ Sevilla were excellent and well versed
Nacho- Granada was excellent also
Padro Museum tour by Geza was very education- she was very passionate about the artwork

Thank you kim kim

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
Sevilla
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio Gran Vía, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
bathrooms are tiny
Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Visit of Seville
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville

Teresa C was awesome informative / patient and helped through

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gourmet Tapas & Wine Tasting
Gourmet Tapas & Wine Tasting
Seville

Ferran was excellent- took us to off the beaten tapas places - which were all good

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Visit of  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit of Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

Nacho was awesome patient and guided us well through the tour

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Visit of Madrid:  History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain
Madrid

Geza was outstanding and educated us well without being rushed

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Visit of Museo del Prado with Art Historian
Guided Visit of Museo del Prado with Art Historian
Madrid

Linda was excellent through our tour of the mususem- very educational and patient

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 23, 2023

Hi Ajith! Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your days in Spain, discovering amazing destinations along with your guides. Hope you created lovely memories during this time off work! :) Best regards, Bea.

Guides made the difference. They are caring, ...
Portugal | Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2023

Julie
Julie G.
Gallatin, TN | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023
Guides made the difference. They are caring, proud of their heritage and offered unique experiences. Loved Daniel- he was as informative as he was witty and fun. Loved Victor’s stories, and couldn’t say enough about Rui. Wished we had skipped boat ride in Duoro to have enjoyed more time in the hotel as it followed our 4x4 adventure. Overall I’d plan another trip with kimkim and loved the ease of communicating and the app and outlines of the trip plans Read more

Guides made the difference. They are caring, proud of their heritage and offered unique experiences. Loved Daniel- he was as informative as he was witty and fun. Loved Victor’s stories, and couldn’t say enough about Rui. Wished we had skipped boat ride in Duoro to have enjoyed more time in the hotel as it followed our 4x4 adventure. Overall I’d plan another trip with kimkim and loved the ease of communicating and the app and outlines of the trip plans

Hotel Reviews
Hotel MeraPrime Gold Lisboa
Lisbon

Loved rooms, breakfast, and most of all the friendly staff. Good location as it was central to what we saw

Authenticity & Character
Location
Could walk to any of the areas north, west or east, train station etc closeby
Staff
Walked in at 5:45 am from early flight and Pedro went out coffee his way to make us an espresso- what a great first impression
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, loved coffee in room, lighting was great, beds comfortable
Porto Charming Hotel
Porto

Wished we had spent more time in Porto and hotel to give more input but staff was great, location good and area safe

Authenticity & Character
Rooms and views were nice- loved being able to open a window and feel fresh air and hear local sounds
Location
Staff
Friendly, helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Quinta de Casaldronho Wine Hotel
Lamego

Loved the views , sitting areas, cozy bar area, and dining room. Rooms were well appointed having closets etc and bathrooms were well sized and designed to handle two people. Loved coffee in the room and view over vineyards

Authenticity & Character
Unique design - modern but kept some of old character
Location
Views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
 Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Portugal

Daniel was so much fun and so was the group- good size, food amounts were perfect and variety of dishes was interesting- loved covering different parts of city and ethnic groups

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Liked all the facts that didn’t kind like they came from travel brochure- made me appreciate the city and helped us navigate the area and entice us into coming back on our own

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Liked we could end tour at a point where we could explore more there vs being back to hotel
Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon
Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon
Lisbon

Paolo had a nice way of involving everyone and we really learned some techniques as well as dishes. Drinking while cooking made the class lively and had a great feel for those who might not be serious cooks- I’d do this again and again

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Food
Kept the recipes to snake for friends when I return
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Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Was my least favorite- nothing special

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Hiking & Cultural Excursion in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Hiking & Cultural Excursion in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Porto

Didn’t know what to expect which may have good and bad. Hiking was the right amount and the added swimming holes were amazing and I should have better prepared for them. Lunch with the group was memorable and I got more out of this than just hiking. I’d always recommend- the group we had really made it better than a private tour

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Alentejo Wine Tour
Alentejo Wine Tour
Lisbon

Loved the ride out and views of different areas we didn’t expect to see- cork farm/factory was interesting and the winery was beautiful. Lunch in Evora was well timed and loved the simplicity of the place chosen- authentic

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Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Privately Guided Visit of Porto
Porto

Loved seeing the market ( personal interest in those places) the area below/by the Luis the 1st bridge- wish we had seen more and added time to this but honestly my feet hurt at that point

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 05, 2023

Hi Julie! Thank you so, so much for your detailed feedback about your trip! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with your different guides while discovering Portugal, we always work along with them to try to give the most personal, fun, and honest experience about the country. Hope you created lovely memories with your daughter! Warm regards, Bea.

Really great trip!
the Azores | Sep 11 - Sep 25, 2023

Kimberly
Kimberly H.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
Beatriz put together a wonderful trip for us, including the hotels and the activities. It was a nice mix of planned activities and days to ourselves just to explore. She was very responsive to in communication as we were planning the trip, and worked with us on glitches without any problem. I will definitely have Kim Kim put together other trips for us. Read more

Beatriz put together a wonderful trip for us, including the hotels and the activities. It was a nice mix of planned activities and days to ourselves just to explore. She was very responsive to in communication as we were planning the trip, and worked with us on glitches without any problem. I will definitely have Kim Kim put together other trips for us.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Do Colégio
Ponta Delgada

I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Do Colégio in São Miguel Island. The location was excellent, situated right in the center of Ponta Delgada, making it easy to walk around town and visit the local Botanical Garden. The hotel was comfortable and met my expectations.

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Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Furnas

The Terra Nostra Garden Hotel was a highlight of my trip. I insisted on making a reservation here due to my daughter's recommendation, and I'm glad I did. The gardens were fantastic, and the ambiance was truly unique. I felt this was worth the extra cost.

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Staff
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Terceira Mar Hotel
Angra do Heroismo

The Terceira Mar Hotel was a bit more of a resort-style accommodation, but it provided the relaxing vacation I was seeking. I loved being right by the water, being able to walk into town, and enjoying the feeling of having the beach all to ourselves.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Sep 28, 2023

Hi Kim! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was super easy and truly a pleasure to work with you to create this itinerary. I hope you enjoyed the dreamy location that the Azores islands are, and hope you created lovely memories discovering them :) Sending you my best regards, Bea.